NCC qualifies new firm for 5G Spectrum auction

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that three telecommunications firms have qualified for its 5G Spectrum auction.

This was announced in a statement released on Thursday by the commission.

The companies include MTN Nigeria Plc, Airtel Networks Limited, and a new firm, Mafab Communications Limited.

The three qualified bidders met NCC’s criteria for the licensing process for the 3.5 gigahertz spectrum which is required for 5G deployment.

According to the commission, the stage is now set for the three companies to participate in the Main Auction as well as in the mandatory Mock Auction process, which will come as a precursor to the Main Auction.