‘ntel working on resolving network issues hobbling subscribers before month end’
Considering rising complaints by subscribers’ of latest entrant to Nigeria’s telecoms services space, nTel, an official of nTel, Damian Udeh, who spoke with The Guardian was quick to admit that there are challenges with the network, but explained that “the…
High cost of optic fibre leasing frustrating target 30% broadband penetration—ntel
Contrary to the claims of the Minister of Communications, Barr. Adebayo Shittu and Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta that enabling environments are on ground to drive the meeting of 30 per cent broadband penetration,…
Leading media group, NITRA to host nTel boss, Akinlola on monthly CEOs Forum
All is set for the hosting of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of ntel, Ernest Akinlola Friday this week by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) under the supervision of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Under the chairmanship of…
9mobile’s ownership odds favour Teleology Holdings, Globacom
Out of the last five shortlisted investors to acquire the embattled 9mobile Telecoms, indications emerged weekend, pointing to the directions of either Nigeria’s national carrier, Globacom or Teleology Holdings Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), put up by some influential…
Fate of 9mobile may hobble national roaming deal with ntel
Though latest entrant to the nation’s telecoms industry and broadband operator, ntel, has flagged off a national roaming field trial with troubled telecommunications network operator, 9mobile, industry analysts are apprehensive that the deal may run into hitches following observed uncertainties…
Digital Dividend and Consolidations: Elixirs for the Indisposed Communications
By Osondu C. Nwokoro There have been some momentous events in the telecommunications industry very lately. The visit of Google CEO, Sundar Pichai (following on the heels of earlier visits by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella) readily…
nTel management visits Minister, reviews industry issues
Minister of Communications, Barr. Adebayo Shittu played host to management team of nTel in his office on Thursday in Abuja. Issues of industry advantage and way forward were discussed.
Frustrations from useless NITEL infrastructure forced Abass to exit nTel
Fresh details that lead to the ouster of the pioneer Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NATCOM trading as nTel, Mr. Kamar Abass have emerged. A source close to the former Ericsson top executive in Nigeria told Business Hilights on Wednesday…
Ntel unveils NOVA 4G/LTE dual-SIM phone to drive data revolution
Latest entrant to the nation’s telecoms market and key drive of 4G LTE in Nigeria, Ntel has launched a bespoke 4G/LTE device – Ntel NOVA. Ntel is Nigeria’s first advanced 4G/LTE network providing superfast Internet access that enables voice, data…
nTel met nothing useful in NITEL infrastructure nationwide—Abass
More revelations have emerged on why the expected nationwide outreach speed from nTel, the new investors in NITEL was slow after all. In an interview, Chief Executive Officer of nTel, Nigeria’s leading latest entrant to GSM services, Kamar Abass said…
