Globacom boosts broadband capacity with new investment

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Globacom has announced a major expansion of its network infrastructure, following the acquisition of additional spectrum and data resources designed to enhance broadband speeds, widen coverage, and eliminate congestion nationwide.

The upgrades, activated on Thursday, 4 December, form part of the company’s ongoing strategy to build a future-ready communications network capable of supporting Nigeria’s growing digital economy, the operator said on Monday. According to the operator, the new spectrum significantly strengthens nationwide broadband performance, allowing for faster downloads, improved uploads, seamless video streaming, and clearer voice calls, even during peak usage hours.

In addition to the spectrum acquisition, Globacom is reinforcing its physical infrastructure.

Thousands of LTE sites installed this year are being upgraded, with hundreds of new sites currently under construction. The company plans to roll out thousands more sites over the next twelve months to deepen connectivity in both urban and rural areas.

Commenting on the ongoing upgrades, a company representative stated, “These new network resources are not isolated improvements; they represent a nationwide transformation. Nigerians will now experience stronger coverage, higher speeds and consistent service quality everywhere they live, work or travel.”

The operator further announced a strengthened fibre backbone across critical national routes to support the expanded network capacity. By reinforcing long-haul and metro links, Glo is enhancing data transportation at the core of its network, thereby improving overall reliability. This fibre enhancement is supported by upgrades to backhaul systems, including advanced microwave technology and core network optimisation. According to the company, these improvements will help eliminate congestion nationwide, resulting in more stable browsing, enhanced voice clarity and smoother digital experiences for millions of users.

Alongside its technical expansion, Glo is deepening its commitment to sustainability with the rollout of hybrid battery power systems across numerous sites. The greener model reduces dependence on diesel while also improving network uptime and cost efficiency.

Reaffirming its customer-focused direction, another senior official of the company stated, “Our promise is straightforward: world-class connectivity at pocket-friendly prices. Every Nigerian should have access to fast, reliable and affordable communication, and our network upgrade ensures exactly that.”

Globacom emphasised that customers will continue to enjoy affordable data and voice tariffs, loyalty rewards, special youth and SME packages, as well as exclusive entertainment offerings on GloTV. The company encouraged subscribers and potential customers to take advantage of the enhanced service capabilities, noting that the upgraded network will empower education, business operations, entertainment, e-commerce and digital innovation nationwide. With stronger spectrum capacity, broader coverage, faster speeds and nationwide congestion resolution, Glo affirmed that the new improvements mark the beginning of a more advanced digital experience for Nigeria.

Justice has over three years experience spanning digital and print media. At The PUNCH, he currently covers the automobile sector with special interest in features and industry analysis.

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