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ICT

Is NCC lacking ideas in driving broadband penetration or…?

Since the seemingly failed auctioning of 2.6 GHz spectrum for the deployment of 4G services in 2016, there are indications that the telecoms regulator may have not been its self or it is still wondering why the auctioning failed to…

Subscribers rush for new Spectranet’s Pebble Mifi for real 4G

Leading internet service provider, Spectranet 4G LTE recently unveiled its latest Pebble MiFi that comes with unique classy features matched with speed and reliable data services. According to the managing director, Mr. David Venn, “The Pebble Mifi device is an…

NCC 99
ICT

How pressure weakened NCC to dump cost-based research on DPF

Revelation have emerged implying that pressure from a section of the Main Network Operators (MNOs) and lack of independence in policy implementation by the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is currently causing shocks in the telecom’s data segment…

data internet
ICT

Nigerians spend N2.67tn on 40 million terabytes of data monthly

The executive vice chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has revealed that “The monthly data usage in Nigeria is about 40 million terabytes.” He made the disclosure while playing host to the visiting chairperson of Liberia Telecommunications…

NCC at ITU
ICT

Not reviewing DPF may dampen investors’ confidence @ ITU —BH Report

A survey by Business Hilights Economic Research team (BHERT) relating to the massive build up by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), ahead of leading Nigerian delegation with the Minister to the fast approaching International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World 2017,…

NCC Dan
ICT

NCC helpless, silent as GSM majors squeeze ISPs with floorless data price regime

If the current suspension of the review of Data Price Floor (DPF) by the regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) continues, chances are that more Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will shut down and go out of business. Investigations by Business…

Venn Spectranet boss
ICT

First Nigerian Airline to provide internet on board’ll hit gold, but… —Spectranet MD

The managing director of Spectranet 4G LTE, leading 4G LTE services provider in Nigeria, Mr. David Venn has said that the introduction of cutting edge technologies and global flight innovations like provision of surfing facilities in-flight is now trending on…

Shittu-Minister-of-Communications
ICT

‘Poor coordination of FG’s broadband penetration drive killing investors’ confidence’

An indication capable of meaning that the federal government is not serious in driving broadband penetration seems to be emerging as there has been series of back and forth policy pronouncements in recent times on the matter. Speaking at a…