Globacom Expands Spectrum Capacity, Enhances Data Speeds and Ends Congestion Nationwide
Technology company Globacom has announced the successful completion of a major nationwide network infrastructure upgrade, powered by significant new spectrum acquisitions and robust capacity expansion.
The move, activated on Thursday, 4 December 2025, represents a strategic commitment by the company to provide a congestion-free, high-speed 4G experience to all Nigerians, setting a new benchmark for connectivity across the country.
At the core of the enhancement is the acquisition of additional high-capacity spectrum. This crucial step immediately and dramatically strengthens Glo’s national broadband performance. By increasing its data-carrying capacity, the network can now support greater volumes of traffic at significantly higher speeds, translating directly to lightning-fast downloads and uploads, seamless buffer-free video streaming, crystal-clear voice and video calls even during peak hours, and consistent reliable connectivity in every corner of the country.
According to Globacom: “These new network resources are not isolated improvements; they represent a nationwide transformation. Nigerians will now experience stronger coverage, higher speeds and consistent service quality everywhere they live, work or travel.”
The spectrum improvements are being complemented by an accelerated expansion of physical infrastructure. Thousands of LTE sites deployed this year are being reinforced, with hundreds of new sites currently being commissioned and thousands more scheduled for roll-out over the next year. This rapid expansion aims to deepen broadband penetration and fortify both indoor and outdoor connectivity across all Nigerian states.
Furthermore, Glo has strengthened its national fibre backbone, upgrading critical long-haul and metropolitan links. This substantial enhancement of the network’s core and backhaul systems, including advanced microwave technology, is specifically designed to eliminate data bottlenecks. This nationwide effort is expected to end persistent congestion issues, delivering a more stable and reliable browsing experience for millions of users.
Alongside the technical overhaul, Glo is reinforcing its commitment to its value-driven pricing model. A senior official reaffirmed the company’s mission: “Our promise is straightforward: world-class connectivity at pocket-friendly prices. Every Nigerian should have access to fast, reliable, and affordable communication, and our network upgrade ensures exactly that.”
In line with environmental goals, the operator is also rolling out hybrid battery power systems across numerous sites. This greener model not only improves network uptime and cost-efficiency but also reduces reliance on diesel generators.
Glo encourages all subscribers and potential customers to utilise the massively enhanced service, noting that the faster, more stable network will empower the nation’s growth in education, e-commerce, digital business operations and entertainment via platforms such as GloTV.
Globacom’s upgraded spectrum, wider coverage, market-leading speeds and nationwide congestion relief signal the dawn of a truly advanced digital experience for Nigeria.
