{"id":65747,"date":"2025-10-10T11:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/65747\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T11:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T11:58:08","slug":"mtn-wants-to-connect-8-million-nigerian-homes-with-fibrex-by-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/65747\/","title":{"rendered":"MTN wants to connect 8 million Nigerian homes with FibreX by 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"

MTN Nigeria plans to connect over 8 million homes to its FibreX broadband network by 2028, a sharp jump from its current 50,000 users, as the telco pushes to expand digital access and strengthen Nigeria\u2019s internet backbone.<\/p>\n

Egerton Idehen, MTN Nigeria\u2019s Chief Broadband Officer, said the initiative aligns with MTN\u2019s long-term goal of delivering high-speed, low-latency fibre to homes, small businesses, and public institutions nationwide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is clear \u2014 between 2026 and 2028, we want FibreX to reach over 8 million homes across Nigeria,\u201d Idehen said during a media parley on Thursday. \u201cWhen we talk about homes, we mean clusters \u2014 families, small businesses, and communities. This is about empowering people to connect and thrive in the digital economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Launched<\/a> in April 2025, FibreX is a rebrand and expansion of MTN\u2019s earlier fibre broadband service. It aligns with the National Broadband Plan (NBP), which targets 70% broadband penetration by 2025 and aims to expand Nigeria\u2019s total fibre network from 35,000 km to 125,000 km.<\/p>\n

MTN\u2019s strategy focuses on building fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and fibre-to-the-business (FTTB) networks that deliver ultra-fast, unlimited internet to urban and semi-urban areas. According to Idehen, the rollout will enhance digital lifestyles for remote workers, students, and gamers, while supporting MSMEs and digital startups that depend on reliable connectivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re building a broadband experience for everyday life \u2014 for content creators, remote workers, and students alike,\u201d Idehen said. \u201cOur focus is on reliability, low latency, and affordability. Fibre provides unlimited data and consistent speed, removing the daily frustration of data depletion.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that MTN\u2019s investment supports the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS)<\/a> and the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy\u2019s fibre rollout targets. \u201cEvery kilometre of fibre we deploy strengthens Nigeria\u2019s economic resilience and competitiveness,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

To accelerate deployment, MTN is partnering with infrastructure companies (Infracos), state governments, and local contractors to improve last-mile connectivity, the crucial link that brings broadband directly to homes and offices.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPartnerships are key,\u201d he explained. \u201cWe\u2019re working closely with Infracos, public-private stakeholders, and community associations to ensure faster rollout. MTN is a local content company, we\u2019re building with local knowledge, for local realities.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, Idehen acknowledged that affordability and infrastructure protection remain major challenges. Fibre vandalism<\/a>, inconsistent right-of-way policies<\/a>, and community resistance continue slowing rollout efforts across several states.<\/p>\n

To manage costs, MTN plans to prioritise deployment in high-demand clusters such as estates and residential communities. \u201cIt\u2019s more cost-effective to connect 10 or 20 homes at once than one at a time,\u201d Idehen explained. \u201cThat\u2019s why we work with homeowners\u2019 associations to drive collective adoption.\u201d<\/p>\n

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