Glo Commits Big to Nationwide Network Overhaul

Nigeria’s telecom heavyweight, Globacom, has begun a wide-scale infrastructure upgrade aimed at drastically improving service quality across the country. The company says the move is part of its renewed commitment to delivering faster data speeds, better call quality, and broader coverage—especially as recent tariff hikes have placed higher expectations on service providers.

In a recent statement, Glo confirmed it’s rolling out new base stations, rebuilding damaged fibre lines, and expanding its 4G footprint. These changes, it says, are already being felt by users across major regions.

“We decided, at a huge cost, to relocate the fibres, many of which had been vandalised… in order to bring best-in-class services to customers,” the company noted.

Fibre Relocation, 4G Sites, and Sustainability Plans

One of the key challenges Globacom has tackled head-on is the vandalism of underground fibre infrastructure, especially along roads undergoing construction. Areas affected include routes such as Auchi-Okene, Benin-Ekpoma, Lafia-Akwanga, Minna-Abuja, and Funtua-Gusau. The company is rebuilding these links and pushing fibre into deeper rural zones to ensure no location is left behind.

So far this year, Glo has deployed thousands of 4G LTE sites, with hundreds more already in progress. The company is also scaling its backhaul capacity through upgraded microwave and fibre channels, ensuring the network backbone can support increased data usage.

Beyond just connectivity, the telco is also investing in sustainability, with hybrid power systems now replacing diesel generators at many sites.

“This involves… shifting reliance more towards battery power than generators across its sites nationwide,” the statement read.

Looking Ahead: More Sites, Better Coverage

Glo isn’t stopping here. Over the next year, it plans to launch 1,000 new sites, with a focus on LTE expansion to meet the rising demand for mobile broadband. A key part of the plan also includes extending fibre to more hub locations, which will improve reliability and speed for both urban and underserved users.