Globacom (Glo) has unveiled a bold, nationwide upgrade of its network infrastructure, deploying newly acquired radio spectrum, boosting fibre backbone capacity and adding numerous LTE sites. The move aims to tackle years of mobile network congestion across Nigeria, offering subscribers faster data speeds, clearer voice calls and stable service whether in Lagos, Abuja or remote towns.
Activated on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the improvements arrive at a time when mobile data demand in Nigeria is surging: more smartphone users, growing appetite for video streaming, expanded remote work and rising digital-payment adoption.
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What the upgrade involves
At the core of this overhaul is the additional radio spectrum acquired by Globacom — a crucial expansion that allows the network to carry much larger volumes of data without collapsing during peak hours.
The company has also significantly enhanced its physical infrastructure: fibre-optic backbones along major national routes have been reinforced, backhaul systems upgraded (including new microwave links), and network cores optimised to handle higher throughput.
On the access side, thousands of LTE-enabled base stations have been deployed across states this year, with even more sites being commissioned now and scheduled for rollout over the next 12 months. This densification ensures not only better coverage in urban centres, but also improved indoor and outdoor connectivity even in underserved or rural localities.
In addition, Globacom is introducing hybrid battery-power systems at many network sites, reducing dependence on diesel generators. This supports more reliable uptime and costs, and aligns with more sustainable, energy-efficient network operations.
What subscribers should expect from real-life implications
For everyday users across Nigeria, the impact should be immediately noticeable. The expanded spectrum and infrastructure translate into faster downloads and uploads, smoother streaming of 4G video, more stable browsing, and clearer voice and video calls — even in the thick of peak-hour network traffic.
Subscribers in areas that previously suffered from dropped calls and buffering during evenings or rush hours should see a remarkable difference. The improved capacity and denser LTE site coverage mean homes and businesses in cities and rural towns alike could now enjoy reliable connectivity.
Globacom has stated that despite these upgrades, customers can still expect affordable data and voice tariffs. The company also promises loyalty rewards, youth and SME packages, and access to value-added services including its entertainment platform GloTV — underscoring the firm’s intention to combine improved network quality with economic accessibility.
In broader terms, the upgrade supports Nigeria’s growing digital economy: improved connectivity can boost e-commerce, remote work, online education, digital payments and entertainment, transforming everyday online experiences for millions nationwide.
Why this matters, and what to watch going forward
This network overhaul by Globacom marks one of the largest infrastructure investments in Nigeria’s telecom sector in recent years. It reflects recognition that existing capacity was unsustainable in the face of growing data demand. By expanding the spectrum, backbone and access points, Glo is positioning itself to accommodate Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital usage patterns.
But success will depend on follow-through. Continued deployment of LTE sites, especially in rural and underserved areas, matters. Also, actual consumer experience (in terms of speed, consistency and coverage) will need to match the promises. Power stability, potential vandalism of infrastructure (a past challenge in some areas), and efficient maintenance of backhaul links remain crucial to preserve gains. Notably, the company has recently had to relocate fibre infrastructure where vandalism or roadworks disrupted existing links.
If well maintained and supported, this upgrade could reshape how Nigerians access the internet, bridging the digital divide between urban and rural areas, and enabling more seamless participation in e-commerce, remote education, fintech, and digital content consumption.
As more users switch to high-speed 4G, demand will only grow, which could, in turn, push Globacom and other operators to begin planning for future 5G or further capacity expansion.
Globacom’s newly acquired spectrum and infrastructure upgrades mark a bold step towards ending the persistent mobile-network congestion that has affected many Nigerians. If the roll-out continues successfully, the changes could usher in a new era of reliable, affordable, high-speed internet access across the country — with wide-ranging benefits for work, education, entertainment, commerce and everyday communication.
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