The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to embrace satellite-enabled mobile connectivity, prioritising Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services as a key technology for expanding network coverage between 2025 and 2030. This strategy is detailed in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector. The proposed strategy emphasises the use of non-terrestrial networks to supplement existing mobile infrastructure, particularly in regions where challenging terrain, security issues, or high costs hinder the deployment of traditional base stations. The NCC highlighted that D2D satellite technology enables standard mobile phones to connect directly with…
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