Airtel Nigeria has doubled investments to expand and strengthen its network infrastructure, aimed at bridging the country's digital divide, reports ITREALMS.
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The company's Chief Technology Officer, Harmanpreet Dhillon, revealed the plan during an appearance on NTA's Economy Watch, stating the increased funding will accelerate key network initiatives.
The new investments will focus on expanding its network to provide wider coverage across Nigeria. This includes enhancing network capacity through additional radios on 2G and 4G, with upgrades to 5G, and strengthening the company's fiber backbone.
Airtel is also collaborating with Starlink and OneWeb to extend reliable connectivity to remote and underserved communities.
To further boost its infrastructure, the company is building a second subsea cable landing station in Port Harcourt to diversify international connectivity and a new data center to support cloud computing, AI, and digital solutions.
According to Dhillon, these projects are designed to deliver faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced customer experiences.
According to Dhillon, these projects are designed to deliver faster speeds, ultra-low latency, and enhanced customer experiences.
The strategic investments align with national goals to stimulate innovation and enable the growth of fintech, smart cities, and the broader digital economy, ultimately transforming infrastructure into opportunity for millions of Nigerians.
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