5G coverage at 11.8% is low, despite extensive coverage of older networks

Key takeaways

2G remains the dominant network, covering 94.14% of Nigeria’s population, ensuring basic connectivity across the country.
3G has strong penetration at 89.42%, serving as a bridge between legacy and modern networks.
4G coverage reaches 84.19%, reflecting growing adoption but still lagging behind older technologies.
5G penetration is extremely low at just 11.80%, indicating that its rollout is still in its infancy and mostly limited to urban areas.
The high coverage of older networks suggests continued reliance on legacy infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

Nigeria’s mobile network coverage remains dominated by 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies, with each covering over 80% of the population. While 4G has seen increased adoption, it still trails behind older networks. Meanwhile, 5G penetration is at just 11.80%, highlighting the slow pace of its rollout and the significant infrastructural gaps that need to be addressed.

Source:

Nigerian Communications Commission

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