NCC moves to harness 6GHz spectrum for broadband growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has made a significant move to harness the 6GHz spectrum’s potential for enhanced Wi-Fi 6 to address Nigeria’s growing broadband needs. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, disclosed this during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies in Lagos on Thursday. Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services at NCC, Abraham Oshadami, said the move would address growing demand for high-speed internet. He said that the current 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands are facing capacity constraints. Maida said that Nigeria would be joining the league of countries already utilising part of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications. “The 6GHz band, spanning from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz, offers a substantial increase in available spectrum, which is crucial for supporting the growing demand for high-speed internet and advanced applications. “Wi-Fi plays a crucial role in the distribution of fixed ...