T2, formerly known as 9mobile, has signed a partnership deal with Huawei to modernise its core network infrastructure.
In a statement on Thursday, T2 described the deal as a multi-million-dollar agreement, which signals its return to Nigeria’s competitive telecommunications sector.
The deal comes more than three weeks after the company’s recent rebrand.
According to the statement, the agreement, announced at a signing ceremony in Lagos, will see Huawei overhaul T2’s core systems to improve capacity, resilience, and security.
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The company, which did not state the value of the deal, said the multi-million dollar project forms part of its four-phase strategic roadmap on stabilisation, modernisation, transformation, and growth.
The roadmap, according to the telco, aims to restore the company’s competitiveness, positioning it for long-term growth
Speaking on the deal, Obafemi Banigbe, chief executive officer (CEO) of T2, said “the agreement is more than a contract, it is a catalyst”.
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“Huawei has been a trusted partner throughout our journey, and this next chapter reaffirms our shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and excellence,” Banigbe said
“With Huawei by our side, we’re not just upgrading our network, we’re future-proofing it.”
On his part, Jiang Junyong, CEO of Huawei Nigeria carrier business, said the company is proud to support T2’s bold transformation journey.
“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence,” Junyong said.
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“We’re bringing world-class solutions to help T2 build a resilient, high-performance core network that will support next-generation services and long-term growth.”
In the statement, the telecom firm said the collaboration would enable it to significantly expand its network coverage, capacity, and resilience nationwide.
“More importantly, it marks the first of several bold initiatives aimed at restoring the company’s market leadership, revitalising its service portfolio, and delivering a digital experience that truly resonates with modern Nigerian consumers,” T2 said.
The company added that the core network modernisation is expected to reach completion in the coming months, firmly anchoring T2’s resurgence in a fast-moving, tech-driven future.
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