Nigeria’s 4G/LTE broadband operator, ntel has obtained the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approval to commence a national roaming field trial with 9Mobile over a two-month period.
The initiative will provide fuller coverage to ntel’s subscribers and position the company as a network offering 4G/LTE as well as 3G and 2G services.
According to ntel, the agreement will enable ntel’s customers to make calls on 9Mobile’s network using any 2G or 3G handset within the specified trial zone.
Commenting on the commencement of the national roaming trial, Ernest Akinlola, ntel’s CEO said “This agreement is a significant step in the right direction for us as a company and the telecommunications ecosystem. A full national roaming agreement with 9Mobile would provide our growing customer base with a seamless service over 4G/LTE superfast data and voice clarity as well as ubiquitous 3G and 2G coverage nationwide. Both operators are pioneers in innovation and we are pleased to be charting a new path for the industry.”
The national roaming test is expected to commence on both networks from December 1, 2017.