By Funmilola Gboteku
MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company that powers nearly two billion connected devices annually, says it is partnering with Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company to enhance mobile connectivity in Nigeria.

Rami Osman, Director of Corporate Sales and Marketing, MediaTek Middle East and Africa, said this during a virtual media briefing organised to announce the partnership.

Osman said that the collaboration, which was aimed at driving technological advancements and enhancing mobile connectivity nationwide, would see the integration of hundreds of millions of individuals into the digital economy.

He said that this would consequently advance mobile connectivity throughout Nigeria.

According to him, the collaboration highlights MediaTek’s T750-powered Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), a groundbreaking technology that enhances internet connectivity.

“This advancement allows users to access high-speed 5G networks from the comfort of their homes, opening doors to remote work, gaming, online education and entertainment streaming like never before.

“The T750 offers remarkable out-of-the-box 5G speeds, reaching up to an impressive 4.7Gbps.

“It competes with or surpasses the performance of traditional fixed-line services, harnessing existing cellular infrastructure while avoiding the expenses associated with cable or fiber installation.

“Our collaboration with Airtel Nigeria focuses on enhancing high-speed internet access through advanced chip sets.

“It offers a wider range of premium and flagship devices while supporting the transition from feature phones to smartphones, and exploring innovative AI-IoT solutions, “Osman said.

He explained that the collaboration would drive digital inclusion, revolutionise connectivity in Nigeria and contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Mr Ismail Adeshina, Director, Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, emphasised the importance of the collaboration with MediaTek and how it would provide affordable connectivity to Nigerians.

Adeshina said that Airtel’s commitment to innovation was evident through the Telco’s early adoption of 5G technology.

“We are proactively investing in this technology to improve connectivity, to tackle coverage and cost challenges and make 5G devices more accessible across Nigeria.

“MediaTek powers globally recognised brands and remains dedicated to providing state-of-the-art innovations through its latest products and solutions.

“These offerings span a diverse range, including smartphones, smart devices, automotive technology, satellite connectivity solutions and next-generation wearables,” Adeshina said.

NAN reports that MediaTek’s product portfolio includes MediaTek Dimensity for 5G smartphones, MediaTek HelioG series for 4G gaming smartphones and MediaTek Kompanio for arm-based Chromebooks.

It also includes MediaTek Pentonic for Smart TV technologies and MediaTek Genio for Internet of Things applications among others.

Anything short of Mediatek building their semiconductor producing company in Nigeria is no partnership at all.

As such it is faaàfaaa fawul.

Mediatek, start producing your chips here.