Following public consultation requesting comments from industry members on the preferred technology for the deployment of digital mobile networks, the Commission will licence four spectrum packages in the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands, based on the GSM specification. GSM was developed as a common European standard and operates in common spectrum across Europe and much of the rest of the world including African countries neighbouring Nigeria.
The licences authorise the use of specified mobile spectrum for a term of fifteen years from the date of award. They contain conditions relating to service obligations and the technical operating parameters of the radio equipment. The Commission reserves the right to revoke a licence should a licence holder breach any of these conditions. A licence holder will have a right of appeal in the event of revocation.
Document outlining the Digital Mobile Licence granted by the Nigerian Communications Commission under specific acts
Application Procedure for submitting applications for the auction to license digital mobile operators in Nigeria.
Appointment of Principal Consultant for Digital Mobile Licensing in Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in 2000.
Information about the rules and procedures for the Digital Mobile Telecommunications Licence Auction in Nigeria as of January 12, 2001.
Bidder Briefing for an Auction of Three Digital Mobile Licences in Nigeria held in January 2001
Information pack for bidders participating in the Nigerian Digital Mobile Licence Auction
Completed Applications for Digital Mobile Licence in Nigeria's first auction of mobile telecommunication licences in January 2001.
Document providing information related to Nigerian Communications Commission's Digital Mobile Licensing
Foreword by the Honourable Minister of Communications announcing the intention to auction four licences for operators of Second Generation digital mobile telecommunications networks in Nigeria.
Qualified Bidders for the Digital Mobile Licence Auction in Nigeria in 2001
Supplemental Bidder Information Pack for the Nigerian Digital Mobile Licence Auction
The Nigerian Digital Mobile Licence auction concluded successfully with three successful bidders and the final price to be paid by each bidder.