Tag: telecom
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Telecoms: Active mobile lines hit 162.3 million
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says active mobile telephone lines in Nigeria have increased to 162.30 million in June. NCC said in the monthly Subscribers Operator Data posted on its website on Tuesday that the mobile lines figure at the end of June was 162.30, adding that it rose from 162.07 million recorded in May.…
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16,287 telecom subscribers changed network providers in June – NCC
A total of 16,287 mobile telecommunications subscribers moved to other network providers in June, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said. The subscribers changed their service providers under the Mobile Number Portability (MNP). The commission made this known in its Incoming and Outgoing Porting Activities of Mobile Network Operators Report posted on its website. The…
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Telecom operators give reasons for network interruption
Telecom operators on Saturday blamed intermittent interruptions on network on vandalism of base stations, destruction of optic fibre, high forex and shutting of base stations by government agencies. The President of Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola, made the attribution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.…
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Danbatta calls for renewed thinking in policy framework for telecom industry
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for renewed thinking by global policymakers and regulatory framework in the telecommunication industry. Danbatta was quoted as making the call during a panel discussion at the just concluded 2018 World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, Spain, in a statement issued on NCC’s website…
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Growing the Nigerian economy through the mobile & telecom sector
Undoubtedly the giant of Africa – with an estimated population of 194 million people, Nigeria remains the largest mobile market in the continent – and still has more potential for growth and for competing on a level-playing ground with the developed nations. Although the economic growth of the country might not be as fast-paced as…
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NCC clamps down on 3 telecom coys over illegal operations
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Wednesday that it has clamped down on three companies for operating illegally in the country’s telecommunications market. Mr Chukwuemeka Obi, the Principal Manager, NCC’s Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department, made this known to newsmen after two days enforcement in Lagos. Obi said that the action followed the reports…
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Nokia cuts 170 jobs in home country
Telecom network equipment maker Nokia has completed lay-off talks in its home country Finland and will as a result cut 170 jobs, the company said on Friday. Announcing the talks in May, the company said it was preparing to cut up to 200 jobs from network operations and support functions. Nokia, which currently has 6,100…
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Indian Mobile Congress to showcase country’s Telecom prowess
India is all set to host for the first time its own mobile mega show ‘India Mobile Congress’ from September 27-29 to showcase the country’s growing prowess in the global telecom market. The event, to be held in New Delhi, is being billed as India’s answer to high profile and marquee mobile shows that are…
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#RiversRerun: Police set to retrieve Wike’s call activities from telecom firms
Following an audio clip recording widely alleged to be that of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on comments pertaining to the just concluded legislative rerun elections held on December 10 and the subsequent setting up of a police team to ascertain the authenticity of the voice by the Inspector General of Police IGP…