MTN and Mafab Communications, in December 2021, won the 3.5GHz Spectrum band for the 5G license and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had given both operators up till August 24, to rollout 5G technology services across the country.
But, Mafab Communications Limited appears missing from the rollout plan for technical reasons, thereby leaving only MTN to begin the race. Mafab Communications in a statement this week had said the NCC issued it a 5-month extension period for its rollout which implies Mafab will begin its 5G rollout in January 2023.
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr. Karl Toriola had said MTN was ready for rollout, having the required 5G equipment on ground.
MTN in its readiness on Tuesday, August 23 2022 signaled that it had opened its portal for Nigerians to pre-order for 5G routers with a message on its social media channels.
The message reads: “The wonder of 5G is coming! Be among the first Nigerians to experience this incredible technology.
Visit www.mtn.ng/5g-router to pre-order our 5G router now.
#MTN5G”
This implies you could be among the first to enjoy a new world of endless possibilities with 5G. Check below to see how to order.
How to Pre-order for MTN 5G Router
- Visit the portal here.
- Search for 5G coverage areas (this is to ensure your location is among the first route for rollout)
- Fill your details such as name, email, phone number, address
- Select Device type, colour and quantity
- You can leave additional message
- Input the referral code (if any)
What benefits will get from using the 5G router?
With the router you will have;
- Access to super-fast browsing. ‘MTN Broadband 5G Router offers faster speed and performance than 3G & 4G’.
- Connecting multiple devices (up to 32) to the Router.
- Superior streaming, gaming, data download, and uploads. Online games and videos are faster, smoother, and more realistic.
- Wide Wi-Fi connection range.
- 100GB data bonus on activation.
Source: Techeconomy
