NCC explores 6GHz band for internet use

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday in Lagos said in line with 2023 World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) which allocated the 6 gigahertz (GHz) band for Wi-Fi and International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) applications, it is opening the spectrum for WiFi to deepen access to the internet.

Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the 5GHz and 2.4GHz that are being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment are becoming overwhelmed due to an increase in demand for capacity. It is, therefore, imperative to identify other frequency bands to complement the 5GHz and 2.4GHz, he said during the Annual Stakeholders Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies.

Represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services at NCC, Abraham Oshadami, the EVC said when President Bola Tinubu brought the current management of the Commission on board last year,the management took a decision to reposition the Commission on a path that will ensure the uptake of opportunities through strategic focus areas which is driven by the recognition stakeholders whether it is licensees and industry operators, consumers or government maintains unique perspective and have certain expectations of as the Commission.