Telecoms Sector Expands with 2,850 New Sites and $1bn Investment in Q4 2025 – NCC Report

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed significant progress in the nation’s telecoms sector, with the Q4 2025 Network Performance Report showing steady improvements in network quality across the country. The gains are largely driven by over $1 billion in industry investment and strategic regulatory oversight aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, emphasized that the report underscores the Commission’s commitment to evidence-based regulation. Produced in collaboration with global network intelligence firm Ookla, the report provides independent insights into real-world network performance and the experiences of Nigerians in urban, rural, and emerging 5G zones.

Data from the report highlights faster median download speeds and a narrowing quality gap between urban and rural areas. The country’s 4G backbone continues to strengthen, while targeted interventions in spectrum optimisation, infrastructure upgrades, and service quality enforcement are helping bridge connectivity gaps nationwide.

Despite these advances, challenges remain in 5G rollout and upload speeds, as well as in certain mobile coverage areas. The NCC is actively engaging telecom operators to resolve these issues, ensuring that regulatory decisions are informed directly by performance data and user experience.

In 2025 alone, more than 2,850 new network sites were deployed, backed by $1 billion in investments. Looking forward, operators have pledged to exceed these investment levels in 2026, signaling ongoing expansion and improvements in service quality. Dr. Maida concluded that continued collaboration with industry stakeholders will be key to delivering a more inclusive and reliable digital future for all Nigerians.

source: techeconomy