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Fifth-Generation (5G) mobile network went live at 190 locations across Nigeria on Wednesday, with MTN becoming the first telecommunications provider in the country to launch the much anticipated mobile network in the country.
Already, 20,000 customers of MTN with enabled devices can now try out the 5G network where coverage is available. If you see a 5G signal icon on the top right of your phone, it means you are part of the 5G pilot by MTN.
“2G brought us SMS and picture messaging. 3G was about mobile internet access. 4G made streaming and sharing a part of everyday life. 5G delivers the future and it’s here – higher internet speeds, downloads without delay, near-instant connection when streaming, using apps, loading websites, playing games, or connecting to smart home devices” – Modupe Kadri, CFO, MTN Nigeria.
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Where to get access to 5G service in Nigeria
The 5G pilot by MTN is currently live at 190 locations in Nigeria. The 5G network is live in select locations in Anambra, Borno, Delta, Edo, Imo, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, and Lagos States, including the FCT.
Some users have reported internet speeds of up to 1.4g per second on the 5G network, according to BusinessDay sources.
Places to get 5G coverage in Anambra State
- Anambra – Nnamdi Azikwe University
- Anambra – Ifite Awka
- Anambra – Anambra State Secretariat
- Anambra – Okpuno Awka
- Anambra – Osonwa, Awka
- Anambra – Obunagu
Places to get 5G coverage in Borno State
- Borno – New Gra Maiduguri
- Borno – Old Gra Maiduguri
- Borno – Unimaid Jere
Places to get 5G coverage in Delta State
- Delta – Warri Airport Okpe
- Delta – Okuokoko
Places to get 5G coverage in Edo State
- Edo – Ogbe, Oredo
- Edo – Olukwu
- Edo – Ugbowo
- Edo – University of Benin
- Edo – Ekosodin
- Edo – Umagbae North
Places to get 5G coverage in FCT, Abuja
- FCT- Abuja Airport Rd
- FCT – Apo
- FCT- Asokoro Extension
- FCT- Asokoro Municipal Area Council
- FCT – Cbd Phase 1 Abuja
- FCT – Dawaki Abuja
- FCT – Durumi
- FCT – Fha Abuja
- FCT – Galadima Gwaripa
- FCT – Garki 2
- FCT – Garki Area 1
- FCT – Garki Area 11
- FCT – Garki Area 3
- FCT – Garki Area 8
- FCT – Gidan Boyi
- FCT – Gudu Municipal Area Council
- FCT – Gwarinpa Hosuing Estate
- FCT – Idu Industrial District
- FCT – Jabi
- FCT – Kado
- FCT – Katambe
- FCT – Kaura Municipal Area Council
- FCT – Kubwa
- FCT – Life Camp Abuja
- FCT – Lokogoma
- FCT – Lugbe Zone 1
- FCT – Mabushi
- FCT – Maitama
- FCT – Maitama Extension
- FCT – Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport
- FCT – Three Arms Zone
- FCT – Utako
- FCT – Works And Housing Abuja
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 1
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 2
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 3
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 4
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 5.
- FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 6
- FCT – Wuse 2A
- FCT – Wuse 2B
- FCT – Wuye
Places to get 5G coverage in Imo State
- Imo – Emmanuel College Owerri
- Imo – Nekede Garden Estate
- Imo – Owerri Town
- Imo – Wetheral Rd Owerri
Places to get 5G coverage in Kano State
- Kano – Badawa
- Kano – Bayero University
- Kano – Caterpillar Kano
- Kano – Emirs Palace Kano
- Kano – Fagge Secretariat
- Kano – Gwale
- Kano – Rijiyar Zaki
Places to get 5G coverage in Lagos State
- Lagos – 1004
- Lagos – Abijoh Village
- Lagos – Abraham Adesanya
- Lagos – Abule-Oja
- Lagos – Adeniji Adele
- Lagos – Adeola Odeku
- Lagos – Adetokunbo Ademola
- Lagos – Aguda
- Lagos – Agungi
- Lagos – Ajah
- Lagos – Ajao Estate
- Lagos – Ajose Adeogun
- Lagos – Akin Adesola
- Lagos – Alagomeji
- Lagos – Alausa
- Lagos – Alfred Rewane
- Lagos – Anifowoshe
- Lagos – Awolowo Rd
- Lagos – Badore
- Lagos – Balogun
- Lagos – Banana Island
- Lagos – Barracks Surulere Lagos-Bode Thomas
- Lagos – Bourdillon
- Lagos – Carlton Gate Estate
- Lagos – Chevron Lagos
- Lagos – Chevy Estate
- Lagos – Computer Village Lagos
- Lagos – Dolphin Estate
- Lagos – Ebute-Metta
- Lagos – Eric Moore
- Lagos – Femi Okunnu Estate
- Lagos – Glover Rd Ikoyi
- Lagos – Graceland Estate
- Lagos – Idi-Oro Lagos
- Lagos – Igbosere
- Lagos – Ikate Elegushi
- Lagos – Ikeja Gra Lagos – Ikota Villa
- Lagos – Ikoyi Lagos
- Lagos – Ilupeju Ikeja
- Lagos – Ilupeju Mushin
- Lagos – Itire Mushin
- Lagos – Jakande Estate Lekki
- Lagos – Langbasa
- Lagos – Lekki County Homes
- Lagos – Lekki Phase 1
- Lagos – Lekki Scheme 2
- Lagos – Light House Estate
- Lagos – Magboro
- Lagos – Marina
- Lagos – Maroko
- Lagos – MMA 1
- Lagos – MMA 2
- Lagos – Mushin
- Lagos – Nicon Estate
- Lagos – Northern Foreshore Estate
- Lagos – Obalende
- Lagos – Obalende Eti-Osa
- Lagos – Ogombo
- Lagos – Oke Ira Nia
- Lagos – Onikan
- Lagos – Onike
- Lagos – Oniru Estate
- Lagos – Onitiri
- Lagos – Opebi
- Lagos – Osapa London
- Lagos – Osborne
- Lagos – Palm Spring Estate
- Lagos – Palmgrove
- Lagos – Palms Shopping Mall
- Lagos – Parkview Estate
- Lagos – Pinnock Beach Estate
- Lagos – Sabo-Yaba
- Lagos – Saka Tinubu
- Lagos – Sangotedo
- Lagos – University Of Lagos
- Lagos – Victoria Garden City
- Lagos – Victory Estate
- Lagos – Yaba Lagos
- Lagos – Yabatech
Places to get 5G coverage in Rivers State
- Rivers – Ada George Road Axis
- Rivers – Agip Ph
- Rivers – Artillery Port-Harcourt
- Rivers – Choba Town
- Rivers – D Line
- Rivers – Diobu Mile 1
- Rivers – Diobu Mile 3
- Rivers – Elekahia
- Rivers – Elelenwo
- Rivers – Gra Phase 2
- Rivers – Mgbuoba Rivers Mgbuosimini
- Rivers – NTA PH Mguoba
- Rivers – Ohiamini
- Rivers – Old Aba Road Ph
- Rivers – Old Gra Ph
- Rivers – Old Township Ph
- Rivers – Oroworoko
- Rivers – Port Harcourt Rural
- Rivers – Rumudara
- Rivers – Rumueme
- Rivers – Rumuepirikom
- Rivers – Rumuogba
- Rivers – Rumuola
- Rivers – Rumuomasi
- Rivers – Shell Industrial Area
- Rivers – Shell Residential Area
- Rivers – Trans Amadi
- Rivers – University Of Port-Harcourt
- Rivers – Woji Ph
Places to get 5G coverage in Oyo State
- Oyo – Agodi
- Oyo – Challenge Oyo
- Oyo – Dugbe
- Oyo – lyaganku Ibadan North-West
- Oyo – New Bodija
- Oyo – Nist Samonda
- Oyo – Old Bodija
- Oyo – Oluyole
- Oyo – Samonda
- Oyo – The Polytechnic Ibadan North Campus
- Oyo – The Polytechnic Ibadan South Campus
- Oyo – Trans Amusement Park
- Oyo – University Of Ibadan
How to get access to 5G service in Nigeria
In order to use the 5G network, you must have a mobile phone or a device that supports 5G, and you must be in an area where the 5G network is serviced. In this case, the phone or device will automatically connect to 5G.
Presently, there are limited 5G devices. Only 20,000 customers of MTN with enabled devices can try out the 5G network where coverage is available as it is. Already, MTN has started selling a 5G broadband router for its customers to be able to access the network.
There are no dedicated bundle plans for MTN 5G customers, as customers are to use Broadband Home or Office data propositions. However, 5G customers are encouraged to activate 100GB and above for a better experience.
If you have a mobile phone that supports 5G but does not connect to the 5G network, you can check the network mode to make sure that your phone is 5G enabled. Follow the steps below:
Android
- Step 1. Open Settings and select Connections
- Step 2. Select Mobile Network
- Step 3. Tap Network mode and then select the option with 5G connectivity
iPhone
The default settings for 5G on iPhone are optimized for battery life and data usage based on your data plan. You can customize these options for when to use 5G and how much data to use in some apps.
Find these options by going to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. If you’re using Dual SIM, go to Settings > Cellular and choose the number whose options you want to change.
Voice & Data
Choose how your iPhone uses the 5G network, which can affect battery life.
- 5G Auto: Enables Smart Data mode. When 5G speeds don’t provide a noticeably better experience, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE, saving battery life.
- 5G On: Always uses 5G network when it’s available. This might reduce battery life.
- LTE: Uses only LTE network, even when 5G is available.
Data Mode
- Allow More Data on 5G: Enables higher data-usage features for apps and system tasks. These include higher-quality FaceTime, high-definition content on Apple TV, Apple Music songs and videos, iOS updates over cellular, and automatic iCloud backups.
- With this setting, your iPhone can automatically use 5G instead of Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi connectivity is slow or insecure on a network you visit occasionally. To turn this feature off and on for a certain network, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the info button next to the Wi-Fi network and tap Use Wi-Fi for Internet.
- This setting also allows third-party apps to use more cellular data for enhanced experiences.
- This is the default setting with some unlimited-data plans, depending on your carrier.
- This setting uses more cellular data.
- Standard: Allows automatic updates and background tasks on cellular, and uses standard quality settings for video and FaceTime. This is generally the default mode.
- Low Data Mode: Helps reduce Wi-Fi and cellular-data usage by pausing automatic updates and background tasks.
Whenever 5G network is unavailable beyond 5G coverage, the phone automatically reverts to 4G (LTE) or 3G speed. Check if the phone shows the 5G indicator in the status bar. If not, your phone is using 4G (LTE) or 3G.
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