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NBP: IpNX reiterates potential of FTTH sub-sector to drive digital economy

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By Chinenye Anuforo and Benjamin Babine, Abuja

The group executive director of commercials at ipNX Nigeria, Bimpe Olaleye, has called on information and communications technology (ICT) stakeholders in Nigeria to pay close attention to the potential of the Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) sub-sector and use it to drive the country’s digital economy.

This much was stated during a virtual structured engagement on the new National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025, organized by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON).

The NBP 2020-2025 is designed to deliver data download speed of at least 25Mbps in urban areas, and 10Mbps in rural areas, with coverage available to at least 90% of the population and a minimum of 70% penetration rate by 2025 at a price not more than N390 per 1GB of data – all in a bid to drive the country’s digital economy.

Sharing the perspectives of the FTTH sub-sector, Mrs. Olaleye said that the importance of the broadband plan could not be overemphasized, and every hand should be on deck to facilitate its realization. According to her, “The broadband plan is a step in the right direction, particularly when its short, mid, and long-term benefits are considered. According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), every 10% increase in broadband penetration in developing countries results in a commensurable increase of 2.5% in GDP per capita. This shows how critical the plan is to build a future-proof economy and engender economic growth.”

She, however, noted that the last-mile fiber (FTTX), which will deliver the actual use cases of digital transformation such as telemedicine, virtual learnings, e-entertainment, virtual reality, etc., that are imperative to closing the digital divide and bridging developmental gaps, was not given adequate focus in the plan. “The Broadband Plan relies more on mobile networks that, though could quicken the rapid penetration rate, cannot provide the heavy bandwidth capacity required to drive high-end digital applications that will launch the country into socio-economic development and technological advancements.  Interestingly, last-mile fiber (FTTX) could, in the immediate, enable us to tap into the wealth of experience and expertise of the advanced nations at very minimal costs, thereby conserving our scarce foreign exchange,” Olaleye said.

Commenting further on the significance of the FTTH sub-sector to the new broadband plan, Mrs. Olaleye stated that the sector provides quick wins towards the attainment of the set targets.

“The FTTH sub-sector is ahead in some of the targets set out in the plan, and due to its advanced status, it holds a very critical position on the journey towards an efficient and effective digital economy. Currently, FTTH operators are providing an average download speed of over 20Mbps, and a number of them like ipNX Nigeria are providing over 100 and 200Mbps, not only to large enterprises and SMEs but also to homes. In the same vein, FTTH encourages affordability due to its fixed nature, with pricing at sub-N100 per gigabyte. Fiber penetration, however, remains a huge setback as it is currently below 1%. I urge all stakeholders to support the sub-sector to considerably increase penetration,” Olaleye said.

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