Telecom firms boost network by upgrading over 2,000 base stations
Infrastructure companies in Nigeria’s telecom sector have upgraded equipment at more than 2,000 base stations to enhance network capacity and service quality, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. The upgrades are part of a broader effort to support network expansion and meet rising data demand across the country. Major players like IHS Towers, American Tower Corporation, and Pan African Towers are central to these improvements, providing shared infrastructure for operators such as MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and T2. The sector is also investing heavily in new sites and fibre connectivity to improve coverage and reliability.
TLDR
- Over 2,000 base stations have been upgraded by infrastructure companies to strengthen Nigeria’s telecom networks.
- The Nigerian Communications Commission highlighted ongoing investments and the deployment of new equipment to support network expansion and improve service quality.
- Major infrastructure-sharing companies help operators reduce costs and accelerate network growth by providing shared tower sites.
- Operators have planned more than 12,000 new coverage and capacity sites, with over 5,000 already completed.
- Fibre connectivity has been extended to more than 700 sites, further improving network resilience and backhaul capacity.
