By Juliet Umeh

A global fabless semiconductor company, MediaTek has partnered with Airtel Nigeria to enhance connectivity in Nigeria.

The partners said the collaboration aims to drive technological advancements and enhance mobile connectivity nationwide and will see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy.

Director for Corporate Sales and Marketing at MediaTek Middle East and Africa, Mr. Rami Osman said the company is set to achieve this goal with it’s technology, T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment, CPE, noting that it enhances internet connectivity.

According to him, the advancement allows users to access high-speed 5G networks from the comfort of their homes as it opens doors to remote work, gaming, online education, and entertainment streaming.

He said: “The T750 offers remarkable out-of-the-box 5G speeds, reaching up to an impressive 4.7Gbps.

“It competes with or surpasses the performance of traditional fixed-line services, harnessing existing cellular infrastructure while avoiding the expenses associated with cable or fiber installation.

“Our collaboration with Airtel Nigeria focuses on enhancing high-speed internet access through advanced chipsets, offering a wider range of premium and flagship devices while supporting the transition from feature phones to smartphones, and exploring innovative AI-IoT solutions.

“This collaboration will drive digital inclusion, revolutionize connectivity in Nigeria, and contribute to sustainable development goals.”

Also speaking, Director, Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, Ismail Adeshina, emphasised the importance of the collaboration with MediaTek and how it will provide affordable connectivity to Nigerians.

Adeshina stated: “Our commitment to innovation is evident through our early adoption of 5G technology. We’re proactively investing in this technology to improve connectivity, to tackle coverage and cost challenges, and make 5G devices more accessible across Nigeria,” Adeshina averred.

MediaTek powers globally recognized brands and remains dedicated to providing state-of-the-art innovations through its latest products and solutions. These offerings span a diverse range, including smartphones, smart devices, automotive technology, satellite connectivity solutions, and next-generation wearables.

MediaTek’s product portfolio includes MediaTek Dimensity for 5G smartphones, MediaTek HelioG series for 4G gaming smartphones, MediaTek Kompanio for arm-based Chromebooks among others.