Vandalism Threatens Nigeria's Fibre Broadband Expansion

Amin Dayekh, Managing Director of Megamor Wireless Broadband Limited, has identified vandalism as a major threat to Nigeria's fibre broadband expansion. Speaking at a forum organized by the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Dayekh highlighted that inadequate infrastructure protection during road construction activities leads to frequent damage to fibre networks.

This vandalism results in service disruptions, economic losses, and higher operational costs for broadband providers. He urged policymakers to adopt realistic broadband access strategies and called for stronger collaboration among government agencies, road contractors, and security agencies to protect fibre infrastructure.

Dayekh noted that the deployment of fibre infrastructure is crucial for bridging Nigeria's digital divide, but challenges such as high operational costs and unstable power supply hinder progress. He warned that without effective regulatory support and investment, the return on fibre investment would be limited, affecting the ability to connect underserved communities.