Broadband operator, ntel, has announced that it will commence a national roaming field trial with telecommunications network operator, 9mobile.
ntel said in a statement that it had received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission to commence the national roaming trial over a period of two months.
According to the firm, the agreement will enable ntel customers to make calls on 9mobile’s network using any 2G or 3G mobile phone or smartphone within the specified trial zone.
While speaking on the commencement of the trial, the Chief Executive Officer, ntel, Ernest Akinlola, said the agreement was a significant step in the right direction for the firm and the telecommunications ecosystem.
According to him, the full national roaming agreement with 9mobile will provide both firms’ growing customer base with seamless services over 4G/LTE superfast data and voice clarity.
“We are pleased to be charting a new path for the industry as we at ntel and 9mobile regard ourselves as pioneers in innovation,” he said.
Akinlola said the initiative would position ntel as a network offering 4G/LTE as well as 3G and 2G services.
He said the national roaming test was expected to commence on both networks from today, December 1.
Source: http://punchng.com/ntel-to-commence-national-roaming-test-with-9mobile/