Tizeti, West African internet service provider,  has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, setting what it calls a new benchmark for internet speed and accessibility in the region.

The service, available in Lagos and Port Harcourt in Nigeria and Accra in Ghana, with plans to scale to multiple cities within the next 12 months, delivers speeds of over 1Gbps, significantly outpacing the regional average of 28Mbps

For online gaming enthusiasts, Tizeti has added a dedicated fibre port to deliver ultra-low latency, high bandwidth and unlimited speed, minimising lag and ping, and ensuring smooth gaming – even with multiple devices using the network.

New users will enjoy free installation and a complimentary first-month subscription.

Building on over a decade of delivering solar-powered, unlimited internet services across West Africa, Tizeti said its new offering aligns with its mission to bridge Africa’s digital gap with affordable and reliable internet to millions of Africans.

The FreeFiber broadband service includes additional benefits, such as VoIP, phone numbers and free calls to multiple countries with African populations, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Portugal.

The launch also includes a unique referral programme, where customers can enjoy free setup and subscription for the first five months by referring new users.

In addition to its fibre rollout, Tizeti USA is relaunching its Teleport Services, which provide users with access to US IP addresses, and wallets.

Tizeti serves over four million subscribers in West Africa (residential facilities, businesses and hotspot users), via its wide network of hundreds of solar-powered base stations.

The company says it has evolved from a startup to a billion-naira company, partnering with global giants like Microsoft, Meta, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Travellers from Nigeria who are on the Globacom network now have access to flexible and affordable data roaming bundles whenever they travel on holiday or business, enabling them to connect with matters of interest at all times.

The digital solutions provider said the service will be available on 46 selected networks across 40 countries including the United States, France, United Kingdom, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Ireland, Brazil, India, South Africa, among others.

Customers are expected to dial *312# and select Option 5 to select their preferred data roaming bundle. “The subscriber can dial the code to purchase a pack either while in Nigeria or when they are at their travel destination.

“While roaming service is automatically activated on prepaid lines, Postpaid customers however need to activate roaming service before subscribing to any Data Roaming Bundle of their choice. The validity begins when the user lands in the destination country and starts browsing”, Globacom said.

The new roaming bundles will offer Glo subscribers travelling to these destinations the opportunity to stay connected to matters of interest and capture incredible photo and video moments of their trips.

“They can equally share such moments with friends and loved ones back home without stress. They can also stay up to date with their business engagements and conduct business as though they are not away from their business locations”, Glo noted.

Customers are also required to connect to one of the recommended networks listed on the company’s website. Selecting a different network would see them being charged on Pay-As-You-Go rates as applicable. The company disclosed that customers will receive regular consumption messages to enable them to monitor their consumption and depletion of the data they purchase.

The telecommunications giant added that the data bundles are in various sizes to avail customers more options of choice, based on need at any particular time. For instance, a N2,500, subscription gives a subscriber 50MB of roaming data which is valid for 3 days, while for N5,000, the customer gets 125MB of roaming data valid for seven days.

N10,000 gets the customer 1GB of roaming data, which is valid for 10 days. For N25,000, the customer gets a roaming data of 2.5GB valid for 30 days, while for N50,000, the customer gets a massive 6GB of roaming data, which is valid for 60 days.

Galaxy Backbone (GBB) is delighted to announce the successful deployment of its state-of-the-art fibre optic network in Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin.

This remarkable milestone, part of Phase II of the National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) project, underscores GBB’s unwavering commitment to connecting the nation and enabling Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Commenting on this achievement, Prof. Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, Managing Director/CEO of Galaxy Backbone, stated:
“The expansion of our fibre optic network to Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin is a significant step forward in our mission to bridge the digital divide and position Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy.

This advanced infrastructure empowers us to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that serve the needs of both the public and private sectors.”

With a robust cross-country optical fibre backbone now extending over 5,000 kilometers and across 27 state capitals, GBB has solidified its role as the digital backbone of Nigeria. This development seamlessly integrates the nation’s six geopolitical zones, enhancing digital inclusion, fostering economic growth and position GBB as the digital backbone of Nigeria.

The newly completed Abuja-to-Lagos route, traversing key cities such as Minna, Bida, Mokwa, ilorin, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibadan and Lagos, is a strategic enhancement designed to strengthen network reliability.

By establishing a closed network ring linking Lagos—the nation’s economic hub—to Abuja, the capital city, GBB ensures service redundancy and minimizes potential downtime, delivering a world-class user experience.

Prof. Adeyanju highlighted the broader implications of this achievement, adding:
“This expansion not only supports the government’s digital economy agenda but also sets the stage for meaningful collaboration with private sector organizations seeking to leverage our infrastructure. Together, we can unlock innovation and drive sustainable development across diverse sectors.”

Galaxy Backbone’s dedication to delivering high-speed, secure connectivity continues to empower government institutions and businesses. By extending its reach into Lagos, Ibadan and Ilorin, GBB reaffirms its position as a trusted partner in Nigeria’s socio-economic development and its digital transformation journey towards becoming a digital inclusive nation.