5G licences not issued yet – NCC
In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the commission, Henry Nkemmadu, on Monday, it said false information has been over the internet about the telecom industry switching to 5G by May 12, 2020. has been drawn to a mischievous statement making the rounds on social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites that the Nigerian telecoms industry is going to switch on Fifth Generation in Lagos this Sunday 10th, Monday 11th or Tuesday 12th May 2020,” it said.
5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology, which is an improvement on the current 4G technology being used, with enhanced capabilities. “Relevant stakeholders, including members of the security agencies, were invited to participate during the trial,” he said. There have been materials with no proven evidence being circulated, linking coronavirus or COVID-19 with 5G technology.
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