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June 10, 2019
SomeICT experts on Monday urged the Federal Government to invest more intelecommunications infrastructure to deepen broadband penetration in both ruraland urban areas.
Theexperts made the appeal during the 10th Edition and Awards of the E-World Forumheld at Victoria Island, Lagos, which had as its theme: “Roadmap to BroadbandEverywhere”.
Eventfocused largely on issues surrounding broadband, smart cities and digital development.
President,Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria Gbenga Adebayo, said thatto deepen broadband penetration and build smart cities, it was essential tohave reliable infrastructure.
Speakingon 5G technology, the ALTON president noted that it was a welcome development,urging the government to implement policies that would enable its successfuldeployment in the country.
Inhis remarks, Managing Director, eStream, Muyiwa Ogungboye, said that 5Gtechnology was good with its enormous advantages, but more base stations wereneeded to be able to achieve the technology in Nigeria.