Airtel Nigeria has established a strategic collaboration with MediaTek, a renowned Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication chips. This alliance ushers in an era of accessible 5G services, as Airtel Nigeria and MediaTek unite to provide 5G routers and other connectivity solutions that empower consumers.
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Introducing MediaTek’s T750-Powered Customer Premises Equipment
At the heart of this groundbreaking partnership lies MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a technological marvel set to revolutionize internet connectivity. This cutting-edge innovation brings high-speed 5G networks directly to your doorstep, enabling exciting opportunities such as remote work, immersive gaming, online education, and seamless entertainment streaming.
Rami Osman, Director for Corporate Sales and Marketing at MediaTek Middle East Africa, sheds light on the core objectives of this partnership, emphasizing three key areas of focus:
- Elevating Connectivity: MediaTek is set to elevate high-speed internet access with its advanced chipsets, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for all.
- Expanding Smartphone Choices: The partnership aims to provide a wider range of premium and flagship smartphones, supporting the transition from feature phones to more versatile smartphone devices.
- Exploring AI-IoT Frontiers: In the realm of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, MediaTek actively explores new possibilities and technologies, contributing to digital inclusion and sustainable development goals in Nigeria.
MediaTek’s Diverse Product Portfolio
MediaTek’s extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovations, including:
- MediaTek Dimensity: Designed for 5G smartphones, offering cutting-edge performance and connectivity.
- MediaTek HelioG Series: Tailored for 4G gaming smartphones, delivering an immersive gaming experience.
- MediaTek Kompanio: Powering ARM-based Chromebooks for seamless computing on the go.
- MediaTek Pentonic: Designed for Smart TV technologies, enhancing your viewing experience.
- MediaTek Genio: Catering to Internet of Things applications, enabling a smarter, interconnected world.
- MediaTek Filogic: Paving the way for advanced Wi-Fi 6/6E & Wi-Fi 7 solutions, ensuring lightning-fast internet speeds.
- MediaTek Dimensity Auto: Driving cutting-edge automotive technologies, making vehicles smarter and safer.
Airtel Nigeria’s 5G Network Expansion
Airtel Nigeria marked a historic milestone by launching its 5G network in June 2023, initially covering four key cities: Lagos, Ogun, Abuja, and Rivers. The telco’s 5G routers set a new standard for affordability at the time of launch, priced at just N30,000. However, recent economic changes, including the removal of petrol subsidies and currency fluctuations, have led to a price increase for these routers, which now stand at N59,800 on Jumia, excluding shipping costs.
Ismail Olusegun Adeshina, Director of Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and its early adoption of 5G technology. Airtel Nigeria is proactively investing in this technology to improve connectivity, address coverage gaps, and enhance device accessibility across Nigeria.
MediaTek: Empowering Global Brands with Cutting-Edge Solutions
MediaTek has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, empowering globally recognized brands with state-of-the-art solutions across various domains. Their contributions span:
- Smartphones: Delivering the latest in smartphone technology, MediaTek ensures consumers enjoy cutting-edge features and capabilities.
- Smart Devices: Enabling a connected lifestyle through a wide range of smart devices that simplify daily tasks and enhance convenience.
- Automotive Technology: Spearheading advancements in automotive tech, MediaTek’s solutions make vehicles safer, smarter, and more efficient.
- Satellite Connectivity Solutions: Facilitating global connectivity through satellite technology, ensuring people stay connected wherever they are.
- Next-Generation Wearables: Shaping the future of wearables, MediaTek’s innovations redefine how we interact with technology in our daily lives.
The partnership between Airtel Nigeria and MediaTek promises to be a game-changer in Nigeria’s connectivity landscape, paving the way for affordable 5G services and opening up a world of possibilities for consumers. With MediaTek’s cutting-edge technology and Airtel’s commitment to innovation, this collaboration is poised to revolutionize the way Nigerians connect, work, play, and learn. Welcome to the future of connectivity in Nigeria!
