NIGCOMSAT plans to deploy 5G through new satellite to boost coverage

Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd.(NIGCOMSAT) said it plans to deploy 5G, using a new satellite, NIGCOMSAT 2.

It also said that the NIGCOMSAT 2 would be launched into orbit by the first quarter of 2023 to enhance coverage.

Dr Abimbola Alale, Managing Director of NIGCOMSAT, made these known during a stakeholders engagement forum, organised by the agency in Lagos on Thursday.