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- 24 Apr 2024
ALTON, ATCON Urge FG to Address Telecoms Industry Challenges
The Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), representing Mobile Network Operators and telecommunication…
- 3 Feb 2016
ALTON Seeks FG Support to Address Operational Challenges
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is seeking the intervention of the federal government to address operational challenges faced by telecommunications operators…
- 24 Jul 2026
ALTON Highlights Telecom Operators' Role in Bridging Nigeria's Digital Divide @NITRA Conference
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for stronger collaboration among government, regulators, operators and other stakeholders to accelerate efforts at…
- 12 Apr 2010
SIM Registration: Atcon, Alton Say ‘No 3rd Party’
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (Alton) have said that third parties should not be allowed in…
- 1 Oct 2021
NCC, NITDA, GBB, Zoho, others Support #AfriTECH2021
) has received support from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),Africa Tech Alliance Forum 2021 (#AfriTECH National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), African ICT Foundation…
- 8 Jun 2020
PMAN Accuses Telcos of Lack of Revenue Accountability
Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has threatened to sue telecom operators under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) for…
- 17 Nov 2023
Telcos Mull Tariff Hike over Rising Operating Cost
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has said that the current tariff regime in the telecom sector is not sustainable. ALTON, the umbrella body of…
- 26 Nov 2018
NCC Mandates ATCON to Mediate in ALTON, Kogi Face-off
Worried by the adverse impact of shutdown of cell sites by Kogi state government and threat by Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) to withdraw telecommunications…
- 14 Oct 2017
Telecos Seek Licences To Boost Financial Inclusion
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has said operators have commenced discussion with Central Bank of Nigeria for licences to provide mobile payment services. Mr…
- 15 Apr 2019
Telcos Mull Tariff Review to Cushion Harsh Business Climate
Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the industry body for all telecommunications companies in Nigeria, said that it is proposing a cost-based tariff for voice…
- 4 Jun 2021
ALTON, IXPN Endorse Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum on IG4D 2021
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has endorsed this year’s Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D), slated for…
- 24 Nov 2008
Natcoms Berates Alton's Planned Tariff HIke
National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (Natcoms) has berated Association of licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (Alton) on its threat to hike call tariff in some states…
- 18 May 2022
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo to Review 'Sagacity of a Digital Revolution'
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) would be reviewing the latest book in the industry, entitled ‘Sagacity of a digital…
- 15 May 2008
Social, Political Interference Harmful to Telecom Business
Gbenga Adebayo, president of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (Alton) is an authority in the telecom industry. A former general manager of VGC Communications and now…
- 8 Jul 2024
NDSF@15: Ojo, Adebayo, Nnamani, Ekuwem, Nwannenna, Odusote Join DigitalSENSE Hall of Fame
Mr. Edetaen Ojo, Executive Director, Media Rights Agenda alongside the chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria and CNSSL group, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo; Managing…
- 15 Aug 2019
NITDA Clarifies Regulatory Infractions Allegation By ALTON
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has cleared the air on the allegations made by Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) that it engages on…
- 11 Aug 2008
ITWorld, NCC Host Forum on Broadband Internet
ITWorld International in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Starcomms and Ericsson is organizing a workshop on broadband internet. The session which is an integral part…
- 13 Jun 2016
Operators Seek Better Policy on Spectrum Licensing
Telecommunications operators in the country have urged federal government and the sector’s regulator Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to focus on creating investment friendly environment…
- 18 Aug 2025
Telcos See Biggest Growth Post-COVID – ALTON
Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has said that the telecommunications sector in Nigeria is once again on a strong growth…
- 7 Nov 2023
Aminu Maida to Lead Discussions at AfriTECH 3.0
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will deliver the keynote address at the third edition of the Africa Tech Alliance…
- 25 Aug 2008
Atcon Berate Stakeholders on Telecom Awards
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (Atcon) has expressed displeasure over the flagrant abuse of "Nigeria Telecom/ICT Awards" even by organizations, and individuals…
- 7 Jun 2015
Top Drivers of ICT President Buhari Can Pick as CommTech Minister
If President Muhammadu Buhari is indisposed to keeping Mrs. Omobola Johnson, the immediate and pioneer Minister of Communication Technology who is believed to have laid a solid foundation for…
- 4 Jun 2012
N1.17Bn Fine Tears Telecom Industry Apart
The recent N1.17 billion sledge hammer on the four major mobile operators in the country for allegedly failing in their key performance indicators has thrown up a varied assortment of issues ranging…
- 28 Mar 2022
Telcos Raise Alarm on Imminent Telecom Services Blackout in Kogi, Other States
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed concern about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi State as a result of disputes…
- 13 Jul 2017
ALTON Raises Alarm, Says Telcos Face Difficulty in Traffic Obligations
Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has raised alarm over upheaval task and frustrations faced by the members to settle their international call termination…
- 29 Mar 2022
ALTON Warns of Imminent Telecom Blackout In 11 States
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed its concern about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi state as a result of disputes…
- 26 Mar 2025
Telecom Experts Call for Action to Combat Vandalism and Protect Nigeria's Critical Infrastructure
Industry leaders have identified important measures to secure telecommunications infrastructures in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected. L-r: Associate…
- 18 Aug 2014
Experts Rule out Distress in Massive BTS Sell Off
The recent massive sell off of transceiver stations (BTS) tower assets by major telecommunications operators in Nigeria including MTN, Airtel and Etisalat is a new business model to cut…
- 3 Dec 2021
NCC, ALTON back 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue…
- 25 Nov 2019
Minister Respond to ALTON’s Call, Seeks Customs ‘Concession’ on Fuel Ban at Border Areas
In response to Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) letter seeking his intervention over Nigerian Customs Service ban on fuel supply to border areas which is…