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- 6 Jul 2021
NCC Issues New Regulatory Framework on National Roaming services
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new regulatory guidelines on National Roaming services aimed at encouraging National Roaming between Roaming Providers and Roaming Seekers in the…
- 14 Mar 2022
Airtel Slashes International Roaming Rates, unveils ‘Roam Like Home’ Plan
Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced ‘Roam Like Home’, a new value offering that will afford customers the opportunity to roam their lines in over 100 popular…
- 7 May 2012
Etisalat Rolls Out Data Roaming Services for Prepaid Customers
Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise of providing products and services tailored to fit the lifestyle of its customers, has introduced its Prepaid Data Roaming for customers. This service which is in…
- 17 Jun 2014
Airtel Slashes Roaming Rates for World Cup
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecoms services provider, has announced a special discounted roaming package that will enable Nigerians, who are travelling for the on-going 2014 World Cup in Brazil,…
- 14 Feb 2012
Etisalat Unveils Data Roaming Services for Prepaid Customers
Telecommunications giant, Etisalat, in fulfilling its promise of providing products and services tailored to fit the lifestyle of its customers, has introduced its prepaid Data Roaming for customers.…
- 20 May 2024
Elon Musk's SpaceX Doubles Price for Starlink Global Roaming Plan
SpaceX's Starlink has announced a significant price increase for its global roaming plan, which provides satellite internet service worldwide. This plan has been used by subscribers to access…
- 6 Jul 2015
Airtel Offers Free Roaming from five Countries with "SmartROAM"
In keeping with its vision of enriching the lives of customers, Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications service provider, has launched a new roaming service that will enable its subscribers…
- 15 Nov 2012
Bharti Airtel Makes History with 1st Free Intercontinental Incoming Roaming
Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, this morning introduced the world's first free intercontinental incoming…
- 10 Aug 2010
Starcomms Launches International Roaming
Starcomms Plc has once again demonstrated its determination to render superior and world-class service to its teeming customers. For the first time in the world, a CDMA telecommunication operator is…
- 27 Sept 2013
Withdrawal Charges to Apply from Tuesday Next Week
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it will start applying charges on withdrawals and deposits above N500,000 for individuals and N2 million for corporate bodies from October 2. Mr Tunde Lemo, deputy…
- 16 Dec 2015
ITU Issues Regulatory Guidance on Mobile Roaming Tariffs
A new ITU-T technical guide for National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) will assist regulators in their efforts to create an enabling environment for fair and affordable tariffs for international…
- 11 Aug 2016
NCC Moves to Implement National GSM Roaming Service
Mobile telephony users in the country will soon be able to enjoy seamless network services even when they move to areas that are either not covered or partially covered by the networks they…
- 23 Mar 2017
Voice-over-LTE to Surpass OTT Voice App Services by 2021 – Report
The number of users adopting voice-over-LTE (VOLTE) services will overtake subscribers of over-the-top (OTT) voice app services − like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and WeChat − for the first time by…
- 1 Oct 2013
Abia, FCT, Others Go Cashless Today
Abia, Anambra, Kano, Ogun and Rivers, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will begin the implementation of the cashless policy charges from today (October 1) as the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 8 Jun 2023
Glo Announces Data Roaming Packages for Mecca Pilgrimage
Telecommunications and digital services provider, Globacom, has partnered with Zain Saudi Arabia to provide a special offering for Nigerian pilgrims performing their Islamic religious obligation in…
- 21 Jul 2008
Watra Roaming Conference Heads for Senegal
The West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (Watra), in conjunction with the Economic Community of West African States Commission (Ecowascom) and the ICT/Posts Regulator of Senegal…
- 22 Mar 2010
CDMA Development Group Appoints Nigerian as Regional Director of Africa
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) has announced the appointment of a Nigerian, Mr. Philip Chukwueke as Director of the industry association’s Africa office. The appointment which takes immediate…
- 12 Jul 2014
Airtel Unveils Affordable Roaming Bundles
Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a unique roaming package that will empower telecoms consumers to connect with business associates, friends and family members at discounted rates, in line with its…
- 26 Jun 2014
Nigerians Applaud Glo Prepaid Roaming in Brazil
Nigerian sports administrators and consultants currently in Brazil for the Mundial have commended the roaming service offered by Globacom, national telecommunications operator. The telecommunication…
- 3 Feb 2017
EU Sets Deadline to End Roaming Charges, WATRA, Others Observe
After years of negotiation, the European Union’s plan to end roaming charges across the continent on 15 June 2017 is now a step closer. Negotiators from the European Parliament, Commission and…
- 27 May 2014
Telcos to Reduce Roaming Charges across Africa, Middle East
The GSMA has announced that senior leaders from nine major mobile operator groups, accounting for over half a billion mobile connections across 48 countries in Africa and the Middle East, are…
- 2 Feb 2009
3G Network Systems: The Choice & Challenge for Nigeria (1)
In 1995, The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) commissioned a study under the title of ‘Study into Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Market in Nigeria’. The report of that study…
- 21 Feb 2016
#MWC16: Lenovo Targets Mobile Broadband Beyond SIM Cards
Lenovo has launched a new mobile broadband service so its smartphone, tablet and PC users can get quick access to the Internet in different countries. The company said that it aims goal with…
- 1 Jan 2019
Ericsson, Panasonic Bringing Connectivity to the Skies with 5G-Ready Platform
Ericsson and Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) have announced that Ericsson’s Core Network as a Service solution is now live, supporting connectivity services across multiple markets served…
- 25 Mar 2017
Turkish Airlines Now Offers Mobile Connectivity on-Board, Introduces eXPhone Service
In order to further improve the comfort and satisfaction of its passengers, Turkish Airlines now offers "eXPhone" service for an uninterrupted communication during the flight. Turkish…
- 26 Apr 2018
NCC says National Roaming will End Rural-urban Digital Divide
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday national roaming and active Infrastructure Sharing in Nigeria would end rural-urban digital divide. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC Executive…
- 27 Apr 2012
What went Wrong with Stanbic IBTC Esusu Services?
On April 22, it was reported by one of Nigerian dailies, The Punch newspaper that some customers of STANBIC IBTC were allegedly defrauded as active customers of the Bank enrolled for the…
- 2 Dec 2017
ntel, 9mobile Commence National Roaming Test
Ntel, Nigeria’s most advanced 4G/LTE broadband operator has announced a national roaming field trial with 9mobile. The operators have received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications…
- 29 Apr 2021
MTN Nigeria Adopts Remita for Improved Post-paid Transactions
MTN Nigeria has introduced Remita, a leading electronic payment platform, for the management of all its post-paid invoicing, payment as well as service-and-expense reconciliation needs so as to…
- 17 Jun 2025
Global Travel Made Simple with Kaspersky eSIM Store
Kaspersky eSIM Store is a new connectivity solution for international travel. Designed to make it easier for leisure and business travellers to stay online globally, it empowers users with easy…