The recently signed Final Act WRC-23 by Nigeria will help improve the quality of network experience and boost access in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed.
The Final Act, an inter-governmental treaty, was signed at the WRC-2023 conference held by the International Telecommunication Union.
It comprises both the new and revised provisions of the radio regulations, an international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum, and satellite orbits.
The Nigerian delegation at the conference was led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani; the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, and the Managing Director, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen.
Commenting on the agreements reached at the conference, the minister said, “The agreements reached at this year’s conference will provide valuable spectrum resources that will benefit the Commission’s stakeholders, especially ordinary Nigerians by enhancing service quality and bridging the digital gap in rural areas.
“Additionally, the establishment of international standards for radiocommunications and the decisions made at the conference will impact the development and implementation of new technologies.
“These outcomes align with Nigeria’s overall objectives and the Honorable Minister’s Strategic Plan for the ministry particularly on expanding broadband connectivity, in harmony with the global transition to 5G and future 6G technologies, as well as improving quality of experience and providing equitable access to all Nigerians.”
According to a statement from the NCC, decisions reached at the conference include the identification of spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (which will be crucial for expanding broadband connectivity and developing IMT mobile services, also known as 4G, 5G and, in the future, 6G), the identification of new frequencies for non-geostationary fixed-satellite service Earth Stations in Motion (to provide high-speed broadband onboard aircraft, vessels, trains, and vehicles).
A statement from the ITU read, “The agreement to the updated Radio Regulations identifies new spectrum resources to support technological innovation, deepen global connectivity, increase access to and equitable use of space-based radio resources, and enhance safety at sea, in the air, and on land.”