Vitel Wireless office in Lagos, Nigeria.

Vitel Wireless (Vitel) announced yesterday it has become the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria to be assigned a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), marking a key milestone in the country's telecoms industry.

According to the company, the assignment of mobile number series 0712 to Vitel Wireless represents a watershed moment in Nigeria's expanding MVNO industry.

It said: “Historically, the Nigerian MVNO market has been tightly regulated, with only a few players entering under stringent licensing requirements.

“Vitel's emergence as a fully licensed MVNO, complete with its own number series, highlights the country's growing openness to competitive and innovative telecom solutions aimed at improving service delivery and accessibility.”

Some of key milestones of Vitel include being issued by NCC its own international routing code, enabling international connectivity and positioning the company to offer global telecom services.

Also, Vitel said it has successfully met all government regulatory requirements, paving the way for a smooth market entry.

The company said it is now fully prepared to launch and deliver innovative, affordable, and customer-focused services across Nigeria.

Kenneth Nwabueze, chairman and CEO of Vitel, commented: “We are committed to providing reliable and cost-effective solutions that will drive Nigeria's digital economy forward."

The company went on to assert that with a focus on harnessing the latest technologies and a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, Vitel Wireless is poised to transform Nigeria's MVNO environment by providing personalised solutions that match the different demands of both individuals and businesses.