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pheranme9:
I've ordered for mine ODU router it should land tomorrow so I can review it and answer the question people have been asking me in that regards

Gotten it yet ?

Sultan8:
Them no go promise you any good place, but if it comes natcom or whatever, they will tell you your name is on the list.
It shouldn’t be funny but ……. loool

The speed at which they print APL for it ehn

Tholley:
Got this particular Huawei router as well. Do you use any backup/power Bank with it. The one that came with my old 5G router didn't work with this. Any recommendations will be fine.

Search for “mini dc ups”. There’s marsriva, olax (the one I currently use) and a bunch of others.
Check out the specification of your device charger.

Hopez456:
Yes, they open on Saturdays but close by 4pm.

As per the speed, as akinremedy has said i don't think it has effect if the antenna is in the room as far as there's good Airtel network in your area.

Lemme share my experience here.

I went to Airtel office with the unlimited 5g router because I was engaged online and needed significant amount of data, while at the office my speed test on the router was around 5.6/8mbps but when my ODU was registered and I was told to use it , the ODU antenna was on the rep desk inside the office and I did a speedtest, I got 48mbps in the same area.
So, I think there's a huge difference.

In other words, they have successfully messed up the speed of other devices to drive sales of the ODU?

Segun2222:
I Can it you through

Thanks for offering, I have made use of a setup I saw on YouTube but I don’t like the way it changed the theme.

You can drop your directions for me to make use of.

elaino:
NCAA/NAMA
FAAN
NSIB
NIMET
NCAT
AAAU

Thank you

elaino:
Even to buy don hard, scammers everywhere. The worst thing in this life is to be unemployed. Life go just dey look you dey laugh. God help us.

To the best of your knowledge, could you please rank the agencies under aviation (pay wise).
I want to shoot my shot at someone.

Gravy17:
Thanks for this, very helpful. I'm wondering, can I use my MTN 5G Router with it? I'm guessing it will work way better than whatever they're giving for free. It's really a question of if it's compatible with FibreX

Maybe as a WiFi extender, by connecting from the LAN port of the FibreX device.

HeavenlyBang:
First month of use was as good as it gets.

I experienced some downtime on about four different days, but each of those didn't last more than ten minutes at most. Most people wouldn't even notice, and regular mobile data gets more downtime than that.

Renewed my subscription at 25k for 50mbps. If September and October go well, I will likely switch to the 6 months plan for 120k and save some money.

That's nice to read, I am really jealous.

Hello Michlins, do you still make use of iptv? What’s the cost?

ijeezlux:
The IPTV am using is a very cheap IPTV I bought from , so it always freezes when watching important even like live football match. Just go for Kodi and install the necessary add-ons so you can stream live TV channels and movies.... configuring and setting up Kodi might be confusing to you if ou are not familiar with it. But try your luck sha

Hello do you have directions to setup kodi? I have used it on my phone in the past.

Stormyweather:
i think this is a bit more recent. It should do better in savings than mine. Let me give you a rough estimate of my usage during the time I used non-inverter and now with the inverter.

I load 20k unit monthly.
Non-inverter - takes about 22-24 days
Inverter - takes about 26-30 days.
Again, this data is not accurate as there are several factors that may affect the usage.

I had no idea they had another inverter AC model, what's yours?
Are you on Band A?
On average how many hours do you run it per day (a rough estimate is okay)?

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Stormyweather:
the power consumption is slightly better than my previous non-inverter but I'm not sure its like LG. Also, it depends on the model you have in mind as newer TCL models promises better energy savings. I think mine is 30%

It’s the breezein model

Stormyweather:
I've never regretted it for once. I don't know the power rating but I think LG will save slightly more.

My interest is in the TCL 1HP inverter variant, are you convinced the power consumption is much?

Stormyweather:
+2348168034379
09062441476

Please do your due diligence and ask for pay on delivery. Yes, it’s working well till now. It’s perfect actually. Again, do your due diligence. I'm not in anyway endorsing the seller.

Hello, please what’s your experience so far with the tcl AC? What are the pros and cons so far? Power consumption and cooling.
I am considering a TCL as the LG is way above my budget.

michlins:
what is the FUP?

Do you have the router personally?

You may feel it’s unlimited, that might be because you don’t use as much data as a very heavy user.
I’ve got two neighbors using the unlimited, the one using above 1tb experiences slower speed (throttling) when he crosses a certain data amount.

Terrible speed

Tochex101:
Is the airtel truly unlimited boss and what's the monthly cost....

Most reviews say it’s unlimited, personally I don’t think I’ll be hitting above 500gb per month.
Their subscription starts from 30k for 20mbs, reason why I preferred the FibreX.

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nani667:
Just fill out the FibreX form on their website.. if your area is live an agent will contact you.

I got to confirm from their marketer it hasn’t gotten to my street, even though it’s on a street down the road.
I guess I’ll settle for Airtel unlimited for now.
Thank you.

While typing this it popped up again

aieromon:
It is sufficient for rooms with an area size below 15sqm.

You can use the floor tiles to estimate the length and width of the room.

Please what are your personal recommendations for an inverter AC?

aieromon:
All Fouani products (LG, Hisense and Maxi) are assembled in Nigeria.

https://fouani.com/Ng/service/manufacturing

from your experience, would a 1Hp be sufficient for a selfcon?
I am considering the LG gencool. I’ll appreciate more recommendations if there are.

Please does anyone have information on NOSDRA, FCTA/FCDA?

I am just trying to know if anything is going on there

nani667:
I am in Lagos sir

Okay. I am trying to get the contact of the guys that installed the fibre for a company close to me, unfortunately the staff don't even know who to ask. Manager is no where to be found, hopefully I get the person tomorrow.

nani667:
Yeah, it has always been available, it just never shows up on my device. Same thing when I am connected to MTN 5G broadband. Although it shows up on my brother's Pixel device.

So it is a Samsung issue. The 5gHz Wi-Fi never showed up on my device, until today when I noticed it.

Maybe it was a setting I modified on my phone unknowingly, or it may have been the last OneUI update I installed 🤔

Will check if I am also able to connect to 5gHz Wi-Fi on the MTN 5G broadband

Hello, are you in Abuja? If yes, please can you share the contact of the guys that did the installation?

Seems like the customer care don't have information about the availability in my area.

HeavenlyBang:
Yeah, presumably the 25k plan is the minimum gateway subscription.

Thank you for this.

HeavenlyBang:
Definitely can't cover an entire building of flats. You're better off just doing the 15k for 20mbps plan if budget is an issue.

Hello, good afternoon. I checked their website but it had nothing on the 15k plan, is it only available after initial 25k payment?

I tried to get more information from them on twitter and email but the email they gave me is yet to respond?

HeavenlyBang:
MTN has had a Fibre broadband service for quite a while now but is now quickly expanding its coverage. I looked into it at the start of the year, and was happy to see them finally begin rollout in my estate months ago.

Here's a rundown of all you need to know about the service.

This post is not sponsored and is just my own personal experience.

1. Installation begins in my area around April 2025. Poles are installed, with the Fibre device mounted on poles.

2. After access point installation, I reach out to MTN customer service about joining the program. Also even go to the nearest MTN office to inquire. They are unhelpful and provide no information on when the service will become active in my locale.

3. I see them installing the poles around the area in May and take the contact of a salesman. We keep in touch and he promises to let me know when service begins.

4. In early June he tells me service has begun. I verify from a friend at the MTN office. I pay for it in late June. 25k. NIMC servers go down nationwide. All forms of registrations are put on hold as a result and I'm unable to have a profile created. Not MTN's fault.

5. NIMC servers are fixed in late July. On July 30th I receive my FN ID. The very next morning, Thursday July 31st, I get a call for installation. Installation is done but installation is done wrongly and the inept technician lacks the tools to troubleshoot.

6. Monday August 4 I receive a call from MTN for activation. But activation cannot be done because installation was done incorrectly. Issue is escalated. On Tuesday morning I'm visited by four MTN engineers who come to troubleshoot. They figure out what the issue is and team lead asks the installer to come and fix it.

7. Wednesday afternoon my installation is fixed. I call for activation and by ~7pm the service is active.

Why do I outline the events? To give an idea of how MTN's customer service is. I was impressed. The only big issues I faced were:

- NIMC servers
- Bad installation initially (MTN does not provide their own installers, and this is actually outsourced)

Now for the important details.

1. MTN's FibreX is a fiber connection. A cable goes from the access point on a pole in your street, into your house. That, of course, means it's susceptible to more infrastructural issues. Poles may fall due to wind or anything, and access points may fail like all electronics eventually do. On the flip side, it's also a more stable service since it's not directly tied to signal reception I believe.

2. Installation is free. I only paid 25k for the 50mbps plan.

3. Availability is currently limited. As at the time of posting this on August 8 2025, MTN's FibreX is only available in 14 states. Abuja, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Rivers. They are currently expanding, though. Two months ago it was only available in six states. It's also only available in select areas in these states. Typically the most high-brow areas where they're likely to have the most customers for a service like this.

4. You can confirm availability in your area using the MTN app. Just open FibreX, select new customer and plan you want, and all available locations are listed. It's not always up to date, though. My street hasn't been listed yet, for example.

5. There are currently five plans, defined by bandwidth.

20mbps - 15k monthly
50mbps - 25k monthly
100mbps - 50k monthly
150mbps - 60k monthly
300mbps - 100k monthly


And on to more technical information.

1. My Fibre X router is a ZTE F670L. It's not a particularly great router by most accounts, but that can be expected considering the fact that it's free. It also gets the job done.

2. The ZTE F670L lacks any sort of battery or backup power. And runs off a 12v 1A power supply. Ideally you need a steady power supply, or a power bank with a 12v output. Thankfully I have one from an older MTN router I bought. You can theoretically also buy a USB to 12v barrel connector cable and use with a regular power bank, assuming the power bank supports 12v output anyway.

3. The router interface is solid. Has all the necessary features including security controls, firewall and DNS settings with filters and the rest. There is no data usage page, however, but that's not really necessary seeing as FibreX is unlimited. Regrettably, my router does not pair with any of the ZTElink apps. I'm not sure if that's down to the router itself or modifications by MTN. Either way, you're stuck with just the standard web interface.


And on to speed.

I'm on the 50mbps plan and Ookla's speed tests generally always give a dl of 47-55mbps, and ul of ~25mbps. Ergo, just as advertised. Idle ping is typically under 30ms.

I've not had my speeds drop at all, even in peak usage periods around 5-9pm. I should point out, though, that I'm probably one of the few people on the service in my area at the moment. Not sure if that's a factor.

So far I've been able to stream ~8GB 4K movie files off my RD service without any buffering. I'm happy with it. It's a significant upgrade on Airtel's 30k monthly 20mbps unlimited plan which I was using prior. Speed tests usually start off with dl speeds of up to ~150mbps before dropping to 50mbps as capped by my plan, so I believe anything up to the 60k for 150mbps plan should be fine. I'm not sure it can deliver 300mbps, though.

As for range, I've had no issues anywhere in my reasonably large apartment even on the 5GHz network.

Pictures attached below.

Great review and pricing.
This made me notice the poles on my street.
My only concern is the range, if I and my neighbours combine to get this for the compound.

Gorgaram:
Dont have any update, just trying out my luck

Okay. I have been looking for update on them, seems the current minister isn't giving anyone space.

Gorgaram:
Please what are the best agencies to work under FCTA

any update for FCTA?

Jbond:
Thanks boss. Initially i wanted to go for a 5kwh 24v but because they are all over 1.2m is why i settled for 3.8kwh 12v.

But this evening i saw a deal of 5kwh 24v bread brand battery for 880k, and i want to go for it, with a 3.5kva hybrid inverter
Please is the battery size too much for the total load which is under 600 watts? And is bread a good brand? Thank you

To avoid the continuous back and forth, you should state your budget, load and required hours of running. This way you can get the best suggestions.

Greateemayo:
Nosdra

hello, please what info do you have.

FEGEITOK:
Never ever got more than 1.3kW from a possible total of 2.1kW.

Today I understood why.

1 of the 3 panels was not connected.

I have gotten 6mm wire to sort it out.

I totally recommend FY panels.

Will get more ASAP given that the test results are so good

how did this even happen? Very funny to read.