Archives Tag: Nigerian Communication Commission
SMS between Networks will cost Four Naira, from February, NCC Says
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecommunication network operators in Nigeria, to charge four naira (N4) for Short Message Service (SMS), sent between them — from February 5. It is more than 50% reduction, from the usual, ten naira or nine naira, currently charged. NCC in a statement on this move submitted that, “In … Continue reading SMS between Networks will cost Four Naira, from February, NCC Says
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Mobile Phone Number Portability to Commence Next Year
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC is quickening plans to introduce Mobile Number Portability (MNP) in Nigeria, and has appointed firms to operate it. MNP will allow mobile phone users to keep their number, and still receive calls from it, while they have migrated to another network. This is in use in some countries around the … Continue reading Mobile Phone Number Portability to Commence Next Year
Nigeria Talks Broadband At International Telecommunication Union Conference 2012 In Dubai
April 19, 2022
The Annual International Telecommunication Union (ITU) world conference that commenced on October 14th in Dubai, UAE, will end today. Nigeria was well represented with the Vice President Nnamdi Sambo, leading Nigeria’s delegation there. He addressed the conference and submitted Nigeria’s commitment to broadband penetration in the country, he said “Nigeria is committed to broadband development … Continue reading Nigeria Talks Broadband At International Telecommunication Union Conference 2012 In Dubai
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NCC To Award Fixed Telecoms License In 2013
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it will award licenses to provide fixed line internet service, through an auction in 2013. This is to ensure that there are cheaper and better internet service providers in the country, and winning bidders will be those that also seek Government subsidies to develop the networks. Nigeria … Continue reading NCC To Award Fixed Telecoms License In 2013
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Starcomms, MTS And Multilinks Nigeria To Merge
April 19, 2022
Pending the approval of the Nigerian Communication Commission, three Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) carriers in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry, Starcomms, MTS and Multilinks, will merge to become CAPCOM. This will make CAPCOM become the biggest CDMA providers in the country and also grow muscle to compete with the dominating GSM carriers. CDMA networks have … Continue reading Starcomms, MTS And Multilinks Nigeria To Merge
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