Mariam Sanni
The first mobile number series to Vital Wireless, the Mobile Virtual Network Operator, MVNO, in the country, has been issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.
It noted in a statement that the allocation of the 0712 mobile number series marks a significant step in Nigeria’s evolving telecom landscape.
It explained that the Nigerian MVNO market has historically been tightly regulated, with only a few players entering under stringent licensing requirements, stressing that 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.
Kenneth Nwabueze, Chairman and CEO of Vitel Wireless, while reacting to the development, explained that 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.
He explained, “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.”
He stated that having successfully met all government regulatory requirements, Vitel Wireless is now prepared for a smooth market entry and poised to launch innovative, affordable, and customer-focused services across Nigeria.
