Globacom has fired up its 4G LTE network in another eight
locations within the country just within a week of
commercial launch of the network. The new roll-out
locations include Bonny, Escravos, Forcados, Abraka (Delta
State University), Ekpoma (Ambrose Alli University), Okada
(Igbinedion University), Agbor (College of Education), and
Sapele (Western Delta University).
Globacom formally launched Nigeria’s largest 4G LTE
network at its head office in Victoria Island, Lagos on
Tuesday, October 4, 2016.
Within 24 hours of launch, over 15,000 subscribers
registered for the service across the country. The
momentum has since been maintained with thousands of
people connecting to the network across the country.
The eight new locations have joined the nine cities the
operator launched 4G LTE in last week, namely Lagos- Lekki,
Ikoyi, V.I, Ajah and Akoka (South West), Port Harcourt- Aba
Road, Trans Amadi, Diobu, Old GRA and UNIPort, Warri, Eket
and Benin (South South), Abuja- Maitama, Wuse, Asokoro,
Garki/Central Business District and Airport Road and Jos
(North Central), Yola – ABTI (North East) and Zaria- ABU
(North West).
“Our commitment is to give Nigerians access to this
advanced network wherever they may be located in this
country. It’s a lot of investment, but Globacom is committed
to making it so that our subscribers can enjoy the best of
telecommunications services at home, at work or on the
move,” said Mr. Kamaldeen Shonibare, Head, Corporate
Sales, Globacom.
Through the brand new Glo 4G LTE network, Globacom
offers instant efficient mobile broadband internet to millions
of Nigerians at speeds multiple times faster than the 3G
network, enabling subscribers to download ultra high
definition videos in seconds.
The company is also offering a brand new 4G LTE router
which gives access to Ultra High Speed Internet and
landline, with free SIM, 60 GB of shareable data valid for a
month and free world-class content for a one-off fee of
N31,000. For those who prefer MiFi, Globacom is bundling
its 4G MiFi with free SIM, 60 GB of shareable data valid for
one month and free world-class content for a one-off fee of
N25,000.
Glo 4G LTE comes with such benefits as free access to
millions of music, video and movie on demand, among
others. Available 4G data bundles include N500 for a
whopping 1.6GB of data, N1000 for 3.2GB data and 7.5GB
for N2000. Others include 10GB for N2,500, 18GB for N4000
and 24GB for N5000.
To join the most advanced network, customers are required
to buy and register a 4G LTE Subscriber Identity Module
(SIM) or swap his or her existing SIM for a 4G SIM, get a 4G
phone and dial *777# to buy a data plan.
