The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed as misleading and untrue insinuations that there are links between Coronavirus pandemic and 5G Technology, stressing that there are no such links.
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Its Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Henry Nkemadu, said it had become necessary for the commission to clarify misleading materials regarding the 5G Technology.
He said in a statement that Nigeria had not deployed the 5G Technology, but only approved the conduct of trial test for three months in November last year.
Nkemadu added that after the conduct of the test trial, the installations were decommissioned by the government.
“The trial among others was to study and observe any health or security challenges the 5G network might present. Relevant stakeholders including members of the security agencies were invited to participate during the trial,” he said.
Nkemadu noted that the NCC would “continue to maintain its policy of technology neutrality and will continue to encourage Service providers to deploy the best technology that will meet the needs of the society in a secure and friendly manner.”
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In the lengthy statement, Dr. Nkemadu provided answers to what he called “Frequently Asked Questions:
What is 5G?
5G is a fifth generation of mobile technology which is an improvement of today’s 4G technology with enhanced capabilities. 5G technology provides the platform for new and emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data to improve the way we live and work.
Do we have 5G network in Nigeria now?
No, there is no 5G network in Nigeria at the moment. What we had was a trial test for three months which has since been concluded.
When are we expecting 5G in Nigeria?
No exact time frame, but when conditions are right and all doubts are cleared.
Do we have spectrum for 5G in Nigeria?
Yes, particularly the millimetre wave spectrum from 24GHz and above are available.
Have we given out 5G spectrum to operators?
No. It will be auctioned at the appropriate time.
Are there 5G deployment around the world?
Yes, in countries like South Korea, China, USA, Germany and others since middle 2019.
Is the radiation from 5G different from those of 2G, 3G and 4G?
No, they all belong to the same class of non-ionising radiation.
Who is going to allocate spectrum for 5G in Nigeria?
The National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) chaired by the Hon Minister of Communications and Digital Economy has the responsibility for allocating bulk spectrum for various services.
Should I be concerned about 5G technology?
No, nothing to worry about. Safety and human health are top priority in the design and deployment of 5G.
What are the benefits of 5G?
5G technology will transform the world by connecting everything with everybody. It will create millions of jobs, it will add billions of dollars to the economy (GDP) and can solve some of our problems such as insecurity and improve governance and efficiency in the society.
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