TECHNOLOGY firm, MTN Nigeria, has unveiled a new plan targeted at bridging fibre gaps in the country.

MTN in an announcement, Tuesday, said it will expand that frontier with its ‘FlyX’ broadband solution, which delivers speed, unlimited data, reliability, and seamless Internet experiences to homes and small businesses.

MTN FlyX is the techco’s broadband solution built around a range of Outdoor Units (ODUs) with indoor components, powered by the network’s 4G and 5G capabilities. The ODUs are designed to capture stronger signals in areas where indoor reception is weak and fibre is not yet available, extending reliable, high-speed internet to more homes and businesses.

As Nigeria’s digital economy continues to evolve, the demand for consistent, high-speed connectivity has grown across households, entrepreneurs, and remote workers. MTN FlyX responds to this need with plug-and-play functionality and minimal installation requirements, helping users get connected quickly and stay online for streaming, remote work, and everyday digital activities.

It offers a more flexible pathway to broadband, extending coverage to urban, peri-urban, and underserved areas where deployment challenges have historically limited access to reliable Internet.

Speaking on the innovation, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Broadband Officer, Egerton Idehen, said: “At MTN, our focus is on building solutions that respond to real connectivity challenges. FlyX is a clear example of how we are using our network strength to rethink broadband delivery, making it faster to deploy, easier to access, and more responsive to the needs of Nigerians.

“This approach allows us to bridge critical gaps, particularly in areas where fibre is not yet available, while still delivering the speed and reliability required for today’s digital lifestyles. It’s about ensuring that more people can participate fully in the digital economy, regardless of their location,” he added.

The MTN FlyX portfolio supports a wide range of use cases, from streaming and gaming to remote work and business operations, with scalable options tailored to different needs. The addition of ODUs strengthens this further, improving signal reception and stability.

This initiative forms part of the company’s broader strategy to deepen broadband penetration and drive digital inclusion in Nigeria.The Outdoor Units are available nationwide at authorised MTN Stores or via flyx.mtn.ng.

Already, checks showed that MTN Nigeria reported that its 55.7 million active data subscribers consumed an average of 14.8 gigabytes per month, representing a 15.2 per cent increase year-on-year. Overall, it can be deduced that MTN’s data traffic surged by 25.8 per cent across its network in the period.

This translated into a massive N1.70 trillion in data revenue, a 38.4 per cent jump compared to the same period in 2025. Data now accounts for more than half of MTN’s total service revenue, dwarfing its voice earnings of N993.5 billion, which grew at a modest 12 per cent.

Generally, aside from individual telco data consumption, as of H1, broadband subscriptions in Nigeria surged past 123 million, pushing penetration to 56.8 per cent.

Also, in the first half of 2026 alone, Nigerians consumed 8.52 million terabytes of data, a staggering 43 per cent increase from the same period in 2025. Last year alone, Nigerians consumed over 13.2 million terabytes of data, a 35 per cent increase from 2024, reflecting how connectivity has become essential for daily life.