The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta has disclosed that the commission is ready to deploy the Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria.

He made this known during the NCC day at the Ongoing 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair.

He noted it was important to state that unlike 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G, the 5G network will bring substantial network improvements, including higher connection speed, mobility and capacity as well as low-latency capabilities to communications services in Nigeria.

He reiterated the commission’s commitment to continue to provide a level-playing ground for operators to thrive, promote investment and delivery of innovative services to individual consumers, SMEs and big business owners by ensuring enhanced consumer quality of experience.

“In Nigeria, the number of active mobile subscriptions reached 195.4 million in December 2021 with Internet subscribers exceeding 141 million and a broadband penetration 40.88 per cent.

“Consequently, the Commission will continue to focus on excellence and efficiency of our regulatory activities and ensure increased connectivity to telecoms consumer through the deployment of robust infrastructure”, he said.