Celtel's Vmobile Trials 3G In Nigeria

2006-08-23 08:09:45 | Viewed 6945 times

Vmobile Nigeria is reported by a Nigerian daily newspaper (The Guardian), to be testing the ubiquitous 3G cellular technology (UMTS), over its network in three of Nigeria's major cities - Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

3G will enable Vmobile to carry data, voice, broadband Internet and multimedia services on its network and the services to be offered include: Basic Voice Services, SMS (Short Message Services), Multi-Media Service (MMS), Video Telephony, Video Conference, E-mail, Web browsing, VOD (Video on Demand), NetMeeting, real time Mobile TV service, and Caller Ring Back Tone (CRBT) service.

Vmobile Nigeria chose Huawei along side Ericsson to run a 3G trial on their network.

According to The Guardian,

The 3G trial network implementation for Lagos, which commenced on June 5 was completed first on June 20, 2006 by Huawei. To meet the requirement of Celtel Nigeria in terms of speed of roll-out, quality and performance, Huawei set up a high level implementation team comprising of 3G experts who worked hard to ensure a desired output for the trial.

Celtel Nigeria plans to connect Lagos with Port Harcourt to enable 3G subscribers in Lagos call Port Harcourt so as to enjoy the abundant services from the 3G network Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd.

Huawei is leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customised products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei's products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 28 of the world's top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

Celtel Nigeria Vmobile is the first amongst GSM operators in Nigeria to upgrade thier network to support 3G. Some Private Telecom Operators (PTOs) who are utilizing CDMA technology already offer high-speed Internet access. According to the website of CDMA Development Group (CDG), Cell Communications Limited, Independent Telephone Network Ltd., Intercellular Nigeria Ltd., Multi-Links Telecommunications Ltd., Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (Nitel), Rainbownet Limited, Reliance Telecommunications Limited and Starcomms Limited are cellular networks in Nigeria that utilize CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO both which are high-speed 3G technologies.

UMTS is popularly known as 3G and offers high-speed data/internet access over a mobile network that has been upgraded to support the technology. However, the acrnonym 3G means "third-generation" and refers to cellular networks that are capable of carry broadband Internet. Other 3G technologies include: CDMA2000 1X and CDMA2000 1xEV-DO.

Vmobile, the third largest GSM operator in Nigeria, was recently acquired by Celtel who bought a 65% stake in the Nigerian cellco.

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2007-03-11 01:56:22
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2007-03-07 18:31:39
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YET ANOTHER
2007-01-13 20:00:20
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ABARA from IKA, AKWA IBOM NIGERIA

MMS SMS Content Service Provider
2006-12-15 08:54:52
"Sir, Please can someone send me the current e-mail address of Celtel-Nigeria or help me forward this message to it. Our foreign partners engage in MMs and SMS services to GSM operators in over ten nations globally and has indicated interest in the Nigerian market. We would like CEltel-Nigeria to reach us with all the relevant information for registration and possible application for NCC licence if necessary. Also, we would honour any appointment to meet celtel officials for discussion of the issue. Thank you Cassim Adepegba Principal Partner Cass & Associates 11 Amodu Giwa Street, P.O. Box 636, Ota, Ogun State."
Cassim Adepegba from Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

wap connection
2006-12-12 22:38:23
"the suspension ofwap services on the network has been very disconforting since it has already become a part of me. looking forward to the restallation of this service and more."
aiyesimi oluyinka from nigeria

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2006-12-08 17:43:09
"gud day this julius 4rm benin, i just want u to know that i am not happy about the way celtel nigeria is behaving. no call bonus "
julius from benin city, nigeria

NEW DAY HAS COME
2006-12-05 17:49:48
"A new day has come to Nigeria's Telecommunication with CELTEL present here. I want u to guys to work on ur mobile internet & mms stuff. i know u can do it. u will never regret coming here."
Kalejaiye Samsideen from Lagos-Ikorodu, Nigeria

12 free monthly SMS
2006-11-24 21:43:31
"I believe Celtel will come and do what Vmobile could not do. I have first written to call your attention to the reduction of the 12 free SMS offered by Celtel to 6 and complained that Celtel should increase as the subscribers to also increase but not to decrease. Please since you have already given us the 12 free monthly SMS do not reduce it to 6 now. Also try and allow subscribers to be able to make calls from Nitel Land lines to Celtel phones because many customers would like to use the Nitel phones in their various offices, homes etc. to make calls. Please act urgently. "
John Eshun from Nigeria

fly higher
2006-11-23 23:55:38
"you guys are the bomb did not know you started the 3g thing i'll call customer care now let's keep it going rise wit me to the very top celtel "
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welldone
2006-11-22 15:54:56
"it is a job welldone for celtel...to come into nigeria to upgrate it network to 3G tech."
David from Kaduna,zaria

CELTEL IS HERE TO STAY
2006-11-18 22:01:49
"celtel na BABAAAAA. i just hope they will try and increase their coverage&aim their promos at the average nigerian"
ik ojogan from warri,delta state,Nigeria

really making life better
2006-11-18 21:42:28
"its amazing to know that we finally have a gsm operator that is ready to give us better quality services.i hope CELTEL is here to stay 4 life&hope they finish upgrading their GPRS fast so we can browse.THANKS CELTEL 4 being BETTER than the BESTTTT"
ik ojogan from warri,delta state,Nigeria

WELLDONE
2006-11-15 19:22:56
"I welcome the idea of Celtel coming to take over Vmobile and its customers to a greater height. I have decided not to change over to any network since I am using Celtel. I am concerned about: (1) Celtel reducing the 12 free monthly SMS to 6, while Celtel came to add and not to subtract, (2) Why is is that one can not make a call from NITEL Landlines to Celtel phones? Please do soething about the two issues bothering me. John Eshun "
JOHN ESHUN from LAGOS, NIGERIA

I ask CELTEL to keep it on
2006-11-04 09:04:43
"I urge CELTEL Nigeria to keep on fulfiling her promise of making life better. I urge them to try to provide us 3G(UMTS)Service "
GABRIE from LAGOS, NIGERIA

I ask CELTEL to keep it on
2006-11-04 09:04:09
"I urge CELTEL Nigeria to keep on fulfiling her promise of making life better. I urge them to try to provide us 3G(UMTS)Service "
GABRIE from LAGOS, NIGERIA

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2006-10-18 19:46:08
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muhammed from ibadan

2006-10-06 02:57:04
"This is a welcome opportunity and service in Africa. If Celtel can convince me more I'll jump at it, fast! Looks nice..."
Kenny Ayeni from Babcock University, Nigeria

Promising Celtel Nigeria
2006-10-06 02:55:30
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Kenny Ayeni from Babcock University, Nigeria

2006-09-28 19:55:07
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Higher Level.
2006-09-15 06:33:11
"Vmobile has been my favourite network, i hope you celtel takes it to a higher level.To make life better!!! Oboluz from Lagos."
Oboluz Nduka Emmanuel. from Lagos, Nigeria

mr
2006-09-12 22:27:05
"welcome celtel as you promise the people of nigeria that there lifes will never remain the same by making their lifes better."
laro.k from lagos/nigeria

Mr
2006-09-11 08:16:01
"i believe better days are here for telecommunications in Nigeria with the arrival of Celtel.I'm looking forward to better services on its gsm network like we have in other countries like the United Kingdom and America"
Bolaji Adelowo from Lagos

mr
2006-09-08 03:57:42
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olalekan akinsanya from abuja/nigeria

Welkom
2006-09-06 21:17:46
"I have nothing to say much for now,but Kudos to celtel for sinking that decent $$ into Nigerian economy.I hope to see a bazillion opportunities.Welkom!!!"
Omar Muhammed from Kaduna,Nigeria

Mr
2006-09-06 00:10:27
"I just have this feeling that if celtel makes just that one "right move", all other networks may virtually wee in their pants, while celtel breaks-even, even before they think of it. So celtel, make that right move that's going to "make lives better" like you've promised. "
Perry Abasiono from Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Good omen
2006-09-05 17:48:48
"Heart warming news. Hope celtel will be able to set a very good high standard in term of quality for other major networks to do catch up. Welcome celtel. "
Manjoe from Ibadan

welcome
2006-09-05 17:38:52
"I use this medium to welcome celtel into the Nigerian market. I hope they will provide good services that will compete favourably well with the other two major networks (mtn and glo). Thanks. "
Ajayi Joshua from Ibadan, Nigeria

mr
2006-09-05 01:06:53
"obviously every one wants to be successfull but i am intrested in those who will go for innovatios.kudos 2 celtel formerly vmobile"
kingsley Ahuruonye from port harcourt nigeria

mr
2006-08-30 03:42:05
"its a very nice investment that Celtel could expand their scope in Africa thru Nigeria. I hope this will create more opportunities in the nigeria busines environment "
steve from lagso, nigeria

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