NCC Makes Stance Clear On Deployment Of 5G

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has dismissed the rumour that telecommunication networks in the country will switch to fifth-generation (5G) network on May 12.

NCC, in a statement, on Monday, said there was no deployment of 5G network in the country, noting that the commission has not issued licence to mobile network operators.

In recent weeks, the social media have been awash with conspiracy theories linking the novel coronavirus to the installation of 5G technologies in most countries, a claim that has been religiously debunked with facts by mainstream media and international organizations.

The commission disclosed that it had  in November 2019 approved a trial test for 5G for a period of three months and the trial has been concluded but the technology has not been deployed.

“The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been drawn to a mischievous statement making the rounds on social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites that the Nigerian telecoms industry is going to switch on Fifth Generation (5G) in Lagos this  Sunday 10th, Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th May 2020,” the statement read.

“The statement from the faceless individuals or groups cannot be further from the truth. The commission has unequivocally stated that there is no deployment of 5G in Nigeria at the moment.

“The trial among others was to study and observe any health or security challenges the 5G network might present. Relevant stakeholders including members of the security agencies were invited to participate during the trial”.

“NCC has not issued any licence for 5G in Nigeria and therefore, the mobile network operators (MNOs) cannot switch on such technology.

“NCC is technology-neutral. As such, we don’t license technology but assigns spectrum to operators for deployment of any service when allocated by the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC).”

The commission urged Nigerians to get accurate information, rather than rely on social media erroneous messages.

“NCC has not issued any licence for 5G in Nigeria and therefore, the mobile network operators (MNOs) cannot switch on such technology. NCC is technology-neutral. As such, we don’t license technology but assigns spectrum to operators for deployment of any service when allocated by National Frequency Management Council (NFMC).

‘’As the telecoms regulator, we enjoin Nigerians to get accurate information from us rather than relying on information emanating from social media by some individuals out of ignorance to misinform our people,” the commission stated.

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