Fifth-Generation (5G) mobile network went live at 190 locations across Nigeria on Wednesday, with MTN becoming the first telecommunications provider in the country to launch the much anticipated mobile network in the country.
Already, 20,000 customers of MTN with enabled devices can now try out the 5G network where coverage is available. If you see a 5G signal icon on the top right of your phone, it means you are part of the 5G pilot by MTN.
“2G brought us SMS and picture messaging. 3G was about mobile internet access. 4G made streaming and sharing a part of everyday life. 5G delivers the future and it’s here – higher internet speeds, downloads without delay, near-instant connection when streaming, using apps, loading websites, playing games, or connecting to smart home devices” – Modupe Kadri, CFO, MTN Nigeria.
Where to get access to 5G service in Nigeria
The 5G pilot by MTN is currently live at 190 locations in Nigeria. The 5G network is live in select locations in Anambra, Borno, Delta, Edo, Imo, Kano, Rivers, Oyo, and Lagos States, including the FCT.
Some users have reported internet speeds of up to 1.4g per second on the 5G network, according to BusinessDay sources.
Places to get 5G coverage in Anambra State
Anambra – Nnamdi Azikwe University
Anambra – Ifite Awka
Anambra – Anambra State Secretariat
Anambra – Okpuno Awka
Anambra – Osonwa, Awka
Anambra – Obunagu
Places to get 5G coverage in Borno State
Borno – New Gra Maiduguri
Borno – Old Gra Maiduguri
Borno – Unimaid Jere
Places to get 5G coverage in Delta State
Delta – Warri Airport Okpe
Delta – Okuokoko
Places to get 5G coverage in Edo State
Edo – Ogbe, Oredo
Edo – Olukwu
Edo – Ugbowo
Edo – University of Benin
Edo – Ekosodin
Edo – Umagbae North
Places to get 5G coverage in FCT, Abuja
FCT- Abuja Airport Rd
FCT – Apo
FCT- Asokoro Extension
FCT- Asokoro Municipal Area Council
FCT – Cbd Phase 1 Abuja
FCT – Dawaki Abuja
FCT – Durumi
FCT – Fha Abuja
FCT – Galadima Gwaripa
FCT – Garki 2
FCT – Garki Area 1
FCT – Garki Area 11
FCT – Garki Area 3
FCT – Garki Area 8
FCT – Gidan Boyi
FCT – Gudu Municipal Area Council
FCT – Gwarinpa Hosuing Estate
FCT – Idu Industrial District
FCT – Jabi
FCT – Kado
FCT – Katambe
FCT – Kaura Municipal Area Council
FCT – Kubwa
FCT – Life Camp Abuja
FCT – Lokogoma
FCT – Lugbe Zone 1
FCT – Mabushi
FCT – Maitama
FCT – Maitama Extension
FCT – Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport
FCT – Three Arms Zone
FCT – Utako
FCT – Works And Housing Abuja
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 1
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 2
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 3
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 4
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 5.
FCT – Wuse 1 Zone 6
FCT – Wuse 2A
FCT – Wuse 2B
FCT – Wuye
Places to get 5G coverage in Imo State
Imo – Emmanuel College Owerri
Imo – Nekede Garden Estate
Imo – Owerri Town
Imo – Wetheral Rd Owerri
Places to get 5G coverage in Kano State
Kano – Badawa
Kano – Bayero University
Kano – Caterpillar Kano
Kano – Emirs Palace Kano
Kano – Fagge Secretariat
Kano – Gwale
Kano – Rijiyar Zaki
Places to get 5G coverage in Lagos State
Lagos – 1004
Lagos – Abijoh Village
Lagos – Abraham Adesanya
Lagos – Abule-Oja
Lagos – Adeniji Adele
Lagos – Adeola Odeku
Lagos – Adetokunbo Ademola
Lagos – Aguda
Lagos – Agungi
Lagos – Ajah
Lagos – Ajao Estate
Lagos – Ajose Adeogun
Lagos – Akin Adesola
Lagos – Alagomeji
Lagos – Alausa
Lagos – Alfred Rewane
Lagos – Anifowoshe
Lagos – Awolowo Rd
Lagos – Badore
Lagos – Balogun
Lagos – Banana Island
Lagos – Barracks Surulere Lagos-Bode Thomas
Lagos – Bourdillon
Lagos – Carlton Gate Estate
Lagos – Chevron Lagos
Lagos – Chevy Estate
Lagos – Computer Village Lagos
Lagos – Dolphin Estate
Lagos – Ebute-Metta
Lagos – Eric Moore
Lagos – Femi Okunnu Estate
Lagos – Glover Rd Ikoyi
Lagos – Graceland Estate
Lagos – Idi-Oro Lagos
Lagos – Igbosere
Lagos – Ikate Elegushi
Lagos – Ikeja Gra Lagos – Ikota Villa
Lagos – Ikoyi Lagos
Lagos – Ilupeju Ikeja
Lagos – Ilupeju Mushin
Lagos – Itire Mushin
Lagos – Jakande Estate Lekki
Lagos – Langbasa
Lagos – Lekki County Homes
Lagos – Lekki Phase 1
Lagos – Lekki Scheme 2
Lagos – Light House Estate
Lagos – Magboro
Lagos – Marina
Lagos – Maroko
Lagos – MMA 1
Lagos – MMA 2
Lagos – Mushin
Lagos – Nicon Estate
Lagos – Northern Foreshore Estate
Lagos – Obalende
Lagos – Obalende Eti-Osa
Lagos – Ogombo
Lagos – Oke Ira Nia
Lagos – Onikan
Lagos – Onike
Lagos – Oniru Estate
Lagos – Onitiri
Lagos – Opebi
Lagos – Osapa London
Lagos – Osborne
Lagos – Palm Spring Estate
Lagos – Palmgrove
Lagos – Palms Shopping Mall
Lagos – Parkview Estate
Lagos – Pinnock Beach Estate
Lagos – Sabo-Yaba
Lagos – Saka Tinubu
Lagos – Sangotedo
Lagos – University Of Lagos
Lagos – Victoria Garden City
Lagos – Victory Estate
Lagos – Yaba Lagos
Lagos – Yabatech
Places to get 5G coverage in Rivers State
Rivers – Ada George Road Axis
Rivers – Agip Ph
Rivers – Artillery Port-Harcourt
Rivers – Choba Town
Rivers – D Line
Rivers – Diobu Mile 1
Rivers – Diobu Mile 3
Rivers – Elekahia
Rivers – Elelenwo
Rivers – Gra Phase 2
Rivers – Mgbuoba Rivers Mgbuosimini
Rivers – NTA PH Mguoba
Rivers – Ohiamini
Rivers – Old Aba Road Ph
Rivers – Old Gra Ph
Rivers – Old Township Ph
Rivers – Oroworoko
Rivers – Port Harcourt Rural
Rivers – Rumudara
Rivers – Rumueme
Rivers – Rumuepirikom
Rivers – Rumuogba
Rivers – Rumuola
Rivers – Rumuomasi
Rivers – Shell Industrial Area
Rivers – Shell Residential Area
Rivers – Trans Amadi
Rivers – University Of Port-Harcourt
Rivers – Woji Ph
Places to get 5G coverage in Oyo State
Oyo – Agodi
Oyo – Challenge Oyo
Oyo – Dugbe
Oyo – lyaganku Ibadan North-West
Oyo – New Bodija
Oyo – Nist Samonda
Oyo – Old Bodija
Oyo – Oluyole
Oyo – Samonda
Oyo – The Polytechnic Ibadan North Campus
Oyo – The Polytechnic Ibadan South Campus
Oyo – Trans Amusement Park
Oyo – University Of Ibadan
How to get access to 5G service in Nigeria
In order to use the 5G network, you must have a mobile phone or a device that supports 5G, and you must be in an area where the 5G network is serviced. In this case, the phone or device will automatically connect to 5G.
Presently, there are limited 5G devices. Only 20,000 customers of MTN with enabled devices can try out the 5G network where coverage is available as it is. Already, MTN has started selling a 5G broadband router for its customers to be able to access the network.
There are no dedicated bundle plans for MTN 5G customers, as customers are to use Broadband Home or Office data propositions. However, 5G customers are encouraged to activate 100GB and above for a better experience.
If you have a mobile phone that supports 5G but does not connect to the 5G network, you can check the network mode to make sure that your phone is 5G enabled. Follow the steps below:
Android
Step 1. Open Settings and select Connections
Step 2. Select Mobile Network
Step 3. Tap Network mode and then select the option with 5G connectivity
iPhone
The default settings for 5G on iPhone are optimized for battery life and data usage based on your data plan. You can customize these options for when to use 5G and how much data to use in some apps.
Find these options by going to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. If you’re using Dual SIM, go to Settings > Cellular and choose the number whose options you want to change.
Voice & Data
Choose how your iPhone uses the 5G network, which can affect battery life.
5G Auto: Enables Smart Data mode. When 5G speeds don’t provide a noticeably better experience, your iPhone automatically switches to LTE, saving battery life.
5G On: Always uses 5G network when it’s available. This might reduce battery life.
LTE: Uses only LTE network, even when 5G is available.
Data Mode
Allow More Data on 5G: Enables higher data-usage features for apps and system tasks. These include higher-quality FaceTime, high-definition content on Apple TV, Apple Music songs and videos, iOS updates over cellular, and automatic iCloud backups.
With this setting, your iPhone can automatically use 5G instead of Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi connectivity is slow or insecure on a network you visit occasionally. To turn this feature off and on for a certain network, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. Tap the info button next to the Wi-Fi network and tap Use Wi-Fi for Internet.
This setting also allows third-party apps to use more cellular data for enhanced experiences.
This is the default setting with some unlimited-data plans, depending on your carrier.
This setting uses more cellular data.
Standard: Allows automatic updates and background tasks on cellular, and uses standard quality settings for video and FaceTime. This is generally the default mode.
Low Data Mode: Helps reduce Wi-Fi and cellular-data usage by pausing automatic updates and background tasks.
Whenever 5G network is unavailable beyond 5G coverage, the phone automatically reverts to 4G (LTE) or 3G speed. Check if the phone shows the 5G indicator in the status bar. If not, your phone is using 4G (LTE) or 3G.
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