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MediaTek partners Airtel Nigeria to boost Nigeria’s mobile connectivity, driving tech advancements and including millions in digital economy.
During a virtual media briefing, Rami Osman, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing for Mediatek Middle East and Africa, announced the partnership and highlighted the significance of MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).
This groundbreaking technology revolutionizes internet connectivity, allowing users to access high-speed 5G networks from their homes. This advancement opens up opportunities for remote work, gaming, online education, and entertainment streaming.
The primary objective of this alliance is to advance technology and improve mobile connectivity nationwide, ultimately integrating millions of individuals into the digital economy.
The partnership centers around MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a pioneering technology that optimizes internet connectivity. The T750 empowers users to access high-speed 5G networks from their homes, enabling seamless remote work, gaming, online education, and entertainment streaming.
With impressive out-of-the-box 5G speeds of up to 4.7Gbps, the T750 competes with or even surpasses traditional fixed-line services’ performance.
It achieves this by leveraging existing cellular infrastructure, eliminating the need for costly cable or fiber installation.
Rami Osman, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing at MediaTek Middle East and Africa, explained that the partnership with Airtel Nigeria aims to improve high-speed internet access using advanced chipsets.
This will provide a broader selection of top-quality devices, facilitate the shift from feature phones to smartphones, and enable the exploration of cutting-edge AI-IoT solutions.
Ismail Adeshina, Director of Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, emphasized the significance of this collaboration with MediaTek in providing affordable connectivity to Nigerians.
Airtel’s commitment to innovation is evident through its early adoption of 5G technology, aiming to improve connectivity, address coverage and cost challenges, and make 5G devices more accessible throughout Nigeria.
MediaTek is a globally recognized powerhouse committed to delivering cutting-edge innovations through its latest products and solutions.
Their diverse offerings include smartphones, smart devices, automotive technology, satellite connectivity solutions, and next-generation wearables.
