The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has issued the first mobile number series to Vitel Wireless, the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the country.
In a statement, yesterday, it noted that the allocation of the 0712 mobile number series marks a significant step in Nigeria’s evolving telecom landscape.
“The Nigerian MVNO market has historically been tightly regulated, with only a few players entering under stringent licensing requirements.
“Vitel’s emergence as a fully licensed MVNO, complete with its own number series, highlights the country’s growing openness to competitive and innovative telecom solutions aimed at improving service delivery and accessibility,” the statement read.
Reacting to the development, Kenneth Nwabueze, Chairman and CEO of Vitel Wireless, said the company’s acquisition of its unique mobile number series, 0712, demonstrates the trust and confidence of the NCC in the company’s vision and readiness to serve the Nigerian market.
“As part of its international readiness, Vitel was also issued by NCC its own international routing code, enabling seamless international connectivity and positioning the company to offer high-quality global telecommunications services.”
