MTN Nigeria Launches 4G+ to Boost Customer Experience

 

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc on Tuesday launched its 4G+ in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt, which is an improvement on its 4G network to enhance download speed.

The enhanced service, according to the network, is aimed at delivering a premium experience to more people across the country.

The telecoms company in a statement said: "MTN 4G+ runs on 4G LTE Advanced Technology using a combination of the recently acquired 800 MHz spectrum and 2600 MHz. The added spectrum and advanced technology extend the reach and capacity of MTN data network in Nigeria and enables speeds of up to 200 Mbps."

The statement added that the 4G+ launch would mean that a 30-minute high definition (HD) video could take as little as three minutes to download, while the same video would take around eight minutes to download on standard 4G.

MTN said the service would be immediately available and would deliver much higher broadband speeds, a more consistent connection and significant improvement in indoor coverage.

Commenting on the new service, the Chief Operating Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mazen Mroue, said: “It’s about the customers (subscribers). We put the customers at the heart of everything that we do.”

 

Mroue noted that the launch of 4G+ would represent a natural evolution from MTN already fast and reliable 4G network which further demonstrates the company's commitment to continue its investment in technology that caters for the present and future needs of its customers and country.

According to him, "As MTN, we believe that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life. With this enhancement, our customers in covered locations can expect faster downloads and uploads as well as a better browsing and streaming experiences. The successful launch of our 4G+ network is a momentous occasion, which advances our quest to provide a world-class service to our customers.”

To activate the service and enjoy a new digital experience, customers need an MTN standard 4G SIM with a compatible device as upgrades are available in stores nationwide, the company said in a statement.