Abuja, Sept. 20, 2024 – The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) is seeking the best frequency bands for Nigeria in its adoption of 6Ghz application.
Dr Aminu Maida, the Vice Chairman/Chief Executive of Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), said it is imperative for the country to identify frequency bands to complement existing 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands as the country prepares to join the league of countries using the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications.
He said this on Thursday at an industry experts and stakeholders meeting on G6 band applications.
The meeting brainstormed on how part of the 6Ghz band can be used for WIFI connectivity towards ensuring that broadband service is more accessible to individuals, homes and offices across Nigeria.
Maida was represented at the meeting by Abraham Oshadami, the NCC Executive Commissioner (Technical Services).
The NCC boss said the 5GHz and 2.4GHz being used for Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5) at the moment in the country were becoming overwhelmed due to increase in demand for capacity.
He said the vast majority of home internet traffic in Nigeria is connected to the end-user through Wi-Fi.
He described as Wi-Fi as an essential tool for handling large amounts of data and simultaneously connecting large numbers of devices with improved reliability, higher data throughput, and lower latencies.
Maida said the recently concluded 2023 World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) allocated the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi and IMT applications with different recommendations on how to use the band.
He said this was the outcome of a long study cycle process leading to the decision at the WRC-2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The NCC boss said the 6GHz band, spanning from 5925 MHz to 7125 MHz, offered substantial increase in available spectrum crucial for supporting the growing demand for high-speed internet and advanced applications Wi-Fi plays a crucial role in the distribution of fixed broadband connectivity in homes, offices, and various other environments.
He said the meeting was called in line with the Commission’s traditionally institutionalized policy of participatory regulation and the practice of industry-wide consultations in conducting its regulatory functions, it is eliciting comments and inputs on the use of the 6GHz for Wi-Fi – 6 and International Mobile Telecommunications (MT).
“In line with global best practices, we sincerely believe that our actions must be guided by decisions that take into cognizance the inputs from all stakeholders in the industry.
“Today, we present to you our thoughts and recommendations on the use of the Spectrum band to get your feedback for informed decision-making. I welcome you all and wish you fruitful deliberations.” (GBN)
