5G rollout slows as device costs bite; operators invest in capacity

Airtel said high device costs and limited affordability are weighing on 5G adoption, even as operators commit new capital to improve service quality. Regulators expect noticeable improvements within months as fresh network equipment lands in‑country and sharing deals reduce rollout costs.

Source: https://guardian.ng/business-services/airtel-explains-slow-5g-traction-commits-120m-to-data-centre/