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Telecom Operator Association Urges Abolition of Right-of-Way Charges in Nigeria

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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What happened

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The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), led by Gbenga Adebayo, has called on state governments to abolish right-of-way charges on telecommunications infrastructure. ALTON stated that these fees can account for up to 60% of fibre-optic deployment costs in some states.

From vanguardngr.com

Why it matters

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ALTON warned that the high cost of obtaining these approvals acts as a major obstacle to fibre deployment, making it difficult for operators to justify investments in certain communities. The association argues that scrapping the charges would lower infrastructure deployment costs, attract investment, and help bridge Nigeria’s digital divide.

From vanguardngr.com

Who's involved

  • Gbenga AdebayoChairman of ALTON, who made the call for charge abolition
  • NigeriaThe sovereign state where the telecommunications infrastructure is deployed

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Kogi StateSpeculative

    Telecom operators in Kogi State might see lower infrastructure deployment costs if the charges are abolished.

  • NigeriaSpeculative

    Nigeria could see increased investment and lower infrastructure costs if the charges are scrapped.

  • Nigerian Communications CommissionSpeculative

    The Nigerian Communications Commission might need to adjust licensing and fee structures based on the appeal.

  • federal governmentSpeculative

    The federal government might benefit from an improved national investment climate if the fees are abolished.

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