NTEL, Nigeria’s 4G/LTE broadband operator has announced a national roaming field trial with 9Mobile.The operators have received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence a national roaming trial over a two-month period.

The firm said yesterday that the agreement would enable its customers to make calls on 9Mobile’s network using any 2G or 3G handset within the specified trial zone.
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Commenting on the commencement of the national roaming trial, ntel’s Chief Executive Officer, Ernest Akinlola, said: “This agreement is a significant step in the right direction for us as a company and the telecommunications eco system.

“A full national roaming agreement with 9Mobile would provide our growing customer base with a seamless service over 4G/LTE superfast data and voice clarity as well as ubiquitous 3G and 2G coverage nationwide.

“Both operators are pioneers in innovation and we are pleased to be charting a new path for the industry.”The national roaming test is expected to commence on both networks from today.
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