Network providers are telecommunication companies that provide internet and other related services to its customers. In some countries, they are also called Internet Service providers. Whatever they are called in your country, their primary job is still same globally.
In this category, we’ll give latest news and information updates on various internet service providers. Also, we’ll talk about their various data and other related plans like call tariff etc.
We have more than 8 Network providers in Nigeria with MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9Mobile been among the popular ones. While this category may seem to focus on Nigeria, we are sure going to add more Internet providers from other countries.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved unified USSD codes for all mobile networks in Nigeria. The harmonized shortcodes (HSC) will work across all mobile networks in the country. This means all mobile network services will be using the same customer care number, the same code for checking data balances, the same code for credit recharge,…
South Korea is set to be the first country to launch a 6G network by 2028. The country’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology said on Monday that South Korea plans to unveil the sixth-generation network service in 2028, which would be two years earlier than originally scheduled. See Also: Starlink vs MTN 5G: Which…
Starlink vs MTN 5G: If you work from home or own a small business in Nigeria (or anywhere else), you’ll need an internet connection that is not only fast but also reliable. With the recent trends of even Nigerian banks having frequent network issues, you might want to consider having an internet connection that is…
How to install and set up Starlink: There is this hassle that always comes with installing a new dish or setting up a new satellite for our home. But, that’s not the case with Starlink. In fact, you can install Starlink internet all by yourself within minutes. You don’t need to be a guru in…
Starlink price in Canada: The Starlink price in Canada is C$140 monthly subscription with a one-time equipment fee of C$759. The Starlink internet is unlimited and does not have a data limit. When you order, you get the full Starlink kit which includes the wifi router, cables, and base. Setting up the Starlink internet is…
Starlink price in Nigeria: The Starlink price in Nigeria is ₦31,500 ($43) monthly subscription with a one-time equipment fee of ₦438,000 ($600). The Starlink internet is unlimited and does not have a data limit. When you order, you get the full Starlink kit which includes the wifi router, cables, and base. The Starlink internet is…
Starlink price in US: The Starlink price in US is a $110 monthly subscription with a one-time equipment fee of $599. The Starlink internet is unlimited and does not have a data cap. When you order, you get the full Starlink kit which includes the wifi router, cables, and base. The Starlink internet is something…
Starlink in Nigeria: Elon Musk’s Starlink has gotten the go-ahead from the FG to operate in Nigeria. Starlink is a low latency broadband internet network established to satisfy the necessities of consumers in villages with a poor internet connections across the world. Simply put, Starlink will provide a fast internet network service to rural areas…
If you’ve been in the Nigeria telecommunication space, you might have heard of the new telecommunication company that beat Airtel to 5G band in late 2021. Yes, the telecommunication company is known as Mafab Communications. In fiercely contested battle for 5G license in Nigeria, Mafab Communications managed to beat Airtel and tag along MTN as…
NCC has confirmed that the Federal Government has okay the use of 5G network in Nigeria. According to the report, the Minister of Comunication and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The report also went to say…
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria (MTN and Airtel in particular) have shown interest in 5G adaptation. MTN has conducted its own 5G test in major cities in Nigeria as far back in 2019. Airtel has also shown interest too. And now that NCC has approved the use of commercial 5G in Nigeria, there seems to be…
If you live in Nigeria and you’re below the age of 18, you can no longer get a SIM card in the country. This report is coming after NCC update its new registration policy. According to the new draft copy of the modified Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations published on the NCC’s website, anyone below…
The race for the launch of the fifth generation network in Nigeria has begun since 2019. One of the major setbacks has been the release of regulation of the new network technology by NCC. Now that NCC has given the green signal for 5G network, it seems MTN and Airtel will be among the first…
NCC capturing Nigerians IMEI Number: Some news media has wrongly pushed out news articles about submission of IMEI number. We thought it doesn’t make any sense for the Nigeria Communication Commission to that. So we decided to do our own findings. First, the news media read a section of a publication by the commission and…
GSM Booster illegal in Nigeria: The Nigeria communication commission (NCC) released a memo today stating that the use of GSM Booster (Network Booster or Mobile Signal Booster) is illegal in Nigeria. According to the memo, only authorized GSM Boosters is allowed for use in the country. But what is GSM booster? And why is NCC…
SIM Sales and Registration in Nigeria: It’s been more than 6 months since there was a stop to SIM registration in Nigeria. Since there was a stop to SIM registration, it automatically means no selling of SIM card. Remember that the SIM card registration was put on hold due to the NIN linking exercise. The…
Commercial 5G Services in Nigeria: The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has come out to share that they approve of the use of commercial 5G services in the country. According to their statement on Twitter, NCC have signed a Memorandum of understanding on the use of C-Band Spectrum for 5G services in Nigeria. See Also: 5G…
Data Usage: Have you ever looked through your billing and ask yourself “How Much Cell Phone Data Do I Need?”. Cell phone, apps, and network technology keeps getting updates and this means we all need more data to be able to use them. I mean. Here is the deal breaker, 3G consumes data but wait…
Slow Internet: If you’re on Wi-Fi, your phone’s internet might be slow because of your router’s location or the number of users sharing the connection. If you’re out in the world, your phone’s internet might be slow because of your network provider and your location. Depending on your network provider, nearness to service, and device,…
Reduce Data Usage: If you want to avoid hitting your data caps, incurring extra fees, and if you want your phone to stay alive for long, then you need to consider reducing your data usage. This is not always easy to do as we are mostly glued to our phones (every day, there must be…
GSM or CDMA: Taking your phone to a new carrier should be easy right? Well, not quite as this depend on the technology your phone is using: CDMA or GSM. GSM phones are the most popular smartphones in the world. But there are also CDMA phones and below is how to tell if your phone…
New report from the NCC (Nigeria Communication Comission) suggests that Nigerians now spend over 80 Million Naira monthly and 960 Million Naira yearly to buy data bundles. This report is coming out after consumers complained that internet service providers are mismanaging their data bundles. See Also: Airtel Cash Token Rewards: Win up to 100 Million…
You can now win up to 100 Million Naira by just participating in the Airtel Cash Token Rewards. Yes, Airtel is giving out cash prizes between 5,000 to 100,000,000 Naira every week. And you can be among the persons who can benefit from this token rewards by Airtel. In this article, we’ll explain to you…
Data Depletion and Wrong Deduction: Sometimes, it seems that network providers in Nigeria have ways of assisting you to consume your data. In other cases, it seems they have stroll and helping you suck it. Whatever the case might be, Nigerians have cried out and NCC in a statement release by its Executive Vice Chairman…
