Airtel Nigeria has announced that its recently doubled investments will help to speed up critical network initiatives.
The network company has said that the funds will aid coverage expansion across Nigeria, capacity augmentation via spectrum acquisition, fibre rollout, and satellite collaborations with Starlink and OneWeb.
Speaking during an appearance on NTA International’s and NTA News24’s Economy Watch programme, Chief Technology Officer Harmanpreet Dhillon, reiterated Airtel’s readiness to deliver an inclusive digital infrastructure nationwide.
“Airtel’s priority is nationwide coverage, complemented by robust capacity augmentation through additional radios on 2G and 4G, alongside upgrades to 5G. We are equally investing in strengthening our fibre backbone and, through partnerships with Starlink and OneWeb, extending dependable connectivity to even the most remote communities across Nigeria,” he said.
According to Harmanpreet, Airtel is currently working on erecting a 2nd subsea cable landing station in Port Harcourt and a world-class data centre that will help with cloud computing, AI applications, and next-generation consumer digital solutions.
He revealed that both projects will go a long way towards guaranteeing quicker speeds, ultra-low latency, and improved customer experiences for Nigerian users.
Confirming that Airtel wants to go beyond catering to urban users, Harmanpreet declared that the plan is to bridge the digital divide in rural areas, thereby aiding access to healthcare, education, and financial services via dependable connectivity.
“With Nigeria’s digital demand growing at an unprecedented pace, Airtel is doubling down on its investments not just to build infrastructure but to empower millions of Nigerians with inclusive digital access. This commitment keeps Nigeria’s digital economy ahead of the curve while ensuring every Nigerian is connected and enabled to thrive,” he added.
This new development further emphasizes Airtel’s vow to ensure all of its investment plans are designed to empower communities through connectivity.
