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MediaTek, a prominent global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly 2 billion connected devices each year, has joined forces with Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications service provider. This collaboration is poised to drive technological progress and elevate mobile connectivity across Nigeria, integrating hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy.
The collaboration spotlights MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a groundbreaking technology designed to enhance internet connectivity. This innovation enables users to access high-speed 5G networks from the convenience of their homes, ushering in new possibilities for remote work, gaming, online education, and entertainment streaming.
The T750 showcases remarkable out-of-the-box 5G speeds, delivering an impressive 4.7Gbps, competing with or surpassing the performance of traditional fixed-line services. It harnesses existing cellular infrastructure, circumventing the expenses associated with cable or fiber installation.
Rami Osman, Director for Corporate Sales and Marketing at MediaTek Middle East and Africa, remarked, “Our collaboration with Airtel Nigeria is centered on advancing high-speed internet access through cutting-edge chipsets. We aim to offer a broader range of premium and flagship devices while facilitating the shift from feature phones to smartphones and exploring innovative AI-IoT solutions. This partnership is set to drive digital inclusion, revolutionize connectivity in Nigeria, and contribute to sustainable development goals.”
Ismail Adeshina, Director of Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, stressed the significance of the partnership with MediaTek and its role in delivering affordable connectivity to the Nigerian populace. He stated, “Our commitment to innovation is evident through our early embrace of 5G technology. We are proactively investing in this technology to enhance connectivity, address coverage and cost challenges, and make 5G devices more accessible throughout Nigeria.”
MediaTek is renowned for powering globally recognized brands and remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art innovations through its latest products and solutions. These offerings span a diverse spectrum, encompassing smartphones, smart devices, automotive technology, satellite connectivity solutions, and next-generation wearables.
MediaTek’s product portfolio encompasses MediaTek Dimensity for 5G smartphones, MediaTek HelioG series for 4G gaming smartphones, MediaTek Kompanio for arm-based Chromebooks, MediaTek Pentonic for Smart TV technologies, MediaTek Genio for Internet of Things applications, MediaTek Filogic for advanced Wi-Fi 6/6E & Wi-Fi 7 solutions, and MediaTek Dimensity Auto for cutting-edge automotive technologies, among others.
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