Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued draft guidelines for the use of the lower 6 GHz spectrum (5925–6425 MHz) in Nigeria. This move is aimed at facilitating investment, promoting innovation, and ensuring efficient spectrum use to support high-speed, high-bandwidth, and low-latency applications across the country.
The lower 6 GHz band is now available for Wireless Access Systems (WAS) and Radio Local Area Networks (RLAN) applications, including Wi-Fi 6, on a license-exempt and shared basis. However, users must apply for an Operational Licence-exemption certificate from the NCC before deployment.
The NCC emphasized that these regulations are designed to ensure the lower 6 GHz band is used efficiently, safely, and in a manner that supports the growing demand for advanced connectivity across Nigeria.
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NCC, highlighted that the regulatory framework aligns with global standards such as IEEE 802.11ax and ETSI EN 303687, while supporting innovation and expansion of wireless broadband services.
