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9mobile Users Rejoice as NCC Approves MTN Roaming Deal

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9mobile Users Rejoice as NCC Approves MTN Roaming Deal

July 9, 2025
By Hannatu Ibe

For almost three million 9mobile subscribers, good news has finally arrived. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a national roaming deal between 9mobile and MTN Nigeria. This means 9mobile users can now connect to MTN’s strong network for the next three years.

Many subscribers have suffered poor network coverage for years. Some could not make calls or use data for weeks. One user shared their frustration, saying they had not enjoyed stable network reception since January. With this deal, calls, messages, and internet services should work smoothly even in places where 9mobile’s network is weak.

The CEO of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, said the deal is a win-win partnership. He explained that it is not charity. Both networks will benefit financially from the roaming agreement. MTN’s CEO, Karl Toriola, also said the deal supports NCC’s vision of a fully connected Nigeria. He added that it will improve telecom services across the country.

This move is part of 9mobile’s bigger plan to rebuild its brand and gain back lost subscribers. The company once had over 22 million users in 2015. However, it now has about three million due to network issues and investor exits. The roaming deal gives 9mobile a quick solution to keep customers connected while it works on upgrading its services.

MTN also gains from this deal. It can now access 9mobile’s valuable spectrum assets such as the 900, 1800, and 2100 MHz bands. This will help MTN strengthen its own services while supporting 9mobile users.

Experts believe this type of network sharing will change Nigeria’s telecom sector. It will reduce operational costs and speed up network expansion, especially in rural areas. Many people see this deal as a bold step that can reshape telecom operations in West Africa.

For subscribers, the main joy is simple. No more missed calls or zero-bar signals. As the roaming service begins, 9mobile users can finally look forward to better days with reliable network coverage and improved services.

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