TECHDIGEST – Airtel Nigeria, one of the leading mobile network operators in the country, has officially launched its services powered by fifth-generation (5G) technology.

The launch brought to three the total number of operators offering 5G services in Nigeria.

MTN Nigeria pioneered the launch of the service which was followed by Mafab Communications.

Chief Commercial Officer at Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja, said 5G services will be available in four major cities of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers States.

He said the services would be extended to other parts of the country subsequently.

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The launch is expected to boost competition in the Nigerian telecoms market.

According to the latest Nigeria Communication Commission(NCC) data, Airtel control 27.01 percent of the national mobile subscriber base. Other competitors like 9mobile, Globacom, and MTN have market shares of 6 percent, 27.28 percent, and 39.70 percent respectively.

In January this year, Airtel announced the acquisition of a 5G spectrum and an additional spectrum for its 4G network for a total sum of $316.7 million.

Airtel’s 5G licence acquisition increased the number of 5G licences in Nigeria to three. In 2021, MTN Nigeria and Mafab Nigeria Communications Limited won the two available lots of 100 MHz TDD slots of the 3.5 GHz.

5G represented the fifth generation in mobile network technology, following after its predecessors, including 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. This global wireless standard introduces a network that aims to connect virtually everyone and everything, from machines and objects to various devices.

The key features of 5G wireless technology are its ability to deliver multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, enhanced reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more consistent user experience.

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TECHDIGEST – Airtel Nigeria has partnered with AXA Mansard to launch a digital health insurance scheme to provide access to basic health care consultation and minor treatment for customers on the telco’s network.

The telco explained that the health bundle will give its customers the opportunity to approach low-cost health care consolation and treatment for minor illnesses.

It stated that the bundle plan will provide three forms of healthcare services, including telemedicine, pharmacy, and hospitalisation reimbursement, and customers can subscribe by dialling *141*44# to select the service.

In a statement, the Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja, said, “In line with Airtel’s core value, which is to deliver solutions that enrich the lives of our customers, we are pleased to partner with AXA Mansard, to launch a cutting-edge health bundle that will add value to our customers.

“This partnership aims to provide easy and pocket-friendly health insurance access to Airtel users, through mobile data service.”

He noted that the health bundle will shorten the distance between the firm’s customers and healthcare providers.

He added, “With this simple cover, users may now have access to the medication of up to N60,000 and hospitalisation cover of N50,000 per year.”

Also speaking during the launch, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AXA Mansard, Tope Adeniyi, stated, “We are delighted to collaborate with Airtel to make health insurance accessible through mobile services, and we believe that this is currently one of the most innovative and relevant solutions that will empower more Nigerians to conveniently access best-in-class health insurance value offerings.”

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