Nigerian telecoms giant signs US$500m deal

network modernisation and expansion contract with leading telecom vendors, ZTE Corporation.
Mohamed Jameel, group chief operating officer of Globacom, said the contract was part of a huge nationwide network expansion and modernisation project aimed at smoothening use of its network.

“We are here today to sign an MoU with ZTE as part of our expansion plan to modernise every aspect of our network and this is expected to result in much improved services,” Jameel added.

“With the planned expansion, Globacom’s network capacity will increase in many folds, thus enabling it to carry high level of data in addition to other improvements in voice services.”

Jameel said the company’s extensive network expansion plan is a reiteration of Globacom’s commitment towards providing better GSM services to its numerous subscribers.
The Glo GCOO stated further that Glo network would continue to bring in latest technologies from every part of the world to improve telecommunication services for millions of its subscribers in Nigeria and in West Africa.

He thanked Glo subscribers for staying with the Network, adding that the company will continue to make GSM services affordable.
Speaking at the signing of the contract, Zenghong Ma, managing director of ZTE, said Glo-ZTE’s co-operation between the two companies signals a new era that would provide innovative solutions in 2G and 3G expansion and upgrading that will enhance the Glo network qualities.

He was optimistic that the expansion agreement will deliver state-of-the-art technology to Globacom which will be of great benefit to its subscribers. — CAJ News.

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