About Us
NatCom Development & Investment Ltd, trading as ntel, is licensed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to provide world-class telecommunications services.
We are the Next Frontier of connectivity, real estate & infrastructure.
Powered by Beam • Eden • Titan
We are Nigeria’s most revolutionary telecom company, delivering a 4G LTE Advanced network with lightning-fast call-connect times, crystal-clear Voice over LTE, and extraordinarily high internet speeds.
Our mission is to redefine the nation’s telecommunications landscape by delivering cutting-edge technology, ensuring maximum coverage, and creating real value for our customers.
We are guided by our LIVE principle —
Leadership,
Innovation,
Value
and Experience — empowering individuals and enterprises across Nigeria.
Our Mission
To empower Nigeria’s digital economy by delivering robust infrastructure, seamless network experiences, and transformative digital solutions that improve lives and accelerate progress.
Our Vision
To be Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure and connectivity company — driving transformation through innovation, reliability, and inclusive technology.
Our Journey
2015 – Asset Acquisition
May 2015: NatCom acquired core telecom assets from NiTel/MTel, including licenses, spectrum (900/1800/1900 MHz), SAT-3 submarine cable share, metro-fibre ducts, tower sites, and exchanges.
2016 – Test Data Call & VoLTE
Jan 18, 2016: First on-net test data call in Lagos.
Feb 25, 2016: First VoLTE call completed with Ericsson and Sony Mobile.
2016 – Full Network Launch
Apr 8, 2016: Full suite of 4G/LTE services, HD voice, internet access, and messaging launched—one of Nigeria’s fastest mobile network startups.
2018 – Expansion
By 2018, ntel expanded operations to Lagos, Ogun, Rivers, Nassarawa, Niger, and Abuja with 400 directly-employed staff plus 800 in field operations and marketing.
2023 – Innovation Drive
Strengthened network resilience and expanded digital infrastructure for a connected Nigeria.
2025 – Current Operations
ntel continues to lead with next-gen telecom services, empowering businesses and individuals with reliable connectivity and innovation.
What We Offer
Beam
Beam delivers ntel’s digital connectivity solutions, including WakaGo global eSIM and ntel AirFibre, enabling seamless travel connectivity, high-speed fixed wireless broadband, and smarter digital experiences for individuals and businesses.
Eden
Eden focuses on unlocking the value of NatCom’s strategic real estate and site assets through commercial development, partnerships, and property-led business opportunities designed to create long-term value.
Titan
Titan represents ntel’s infrastructure backbone, providing telecom site assets, tower infrastructure, SAT-3/WASC cable capacity, national fibre lease, and shared infrastructure solutions for carriers, ISPs, enterprises, and partners.
Explore ntel’s New Frontier of Solutions
Discover how Beam, Eden, and Titan are powering digital connectivity, strategic real estate, and infrastructure growth across Nigeria.
Explore Our ServicesKey Assets
Cellular Spectrum
- LTE band 8: 900MHz (2x5MHz)
- LTE band 3: 1,800MHz (2x15MHz) reissued in 2016 for 15 years
Telecom Operating Licenses
- Digital Mobile License (DML 2G/003/01)
- National Carrier License (NCL/01/02)
- International Gateway License (IGL/002/02) re-issued in 2016 as a Universal Access Service License (UASL) for 15 years
- Shared MW spectrum in bands: 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15 and 18GHz
Submarine Cable System
- South Atlantic 3 (SAT3) Submarine cable, WASC/SAFE (6.23%)
- Connects Nigeria to 16 countries across Africa, Europe and Asia
Cell Towers
- Cell and transmission towers co-located with prime owned in and around every important city and town across the country
- c.800 no. cell towers; heights ranging from 23 to 175 meters
Fibre & Duct Networks
- National Right-Of-Way easement as former national flag carrier
- 2,469.54km of interstate fibre cable and ducts across 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria
- 426.28km of metro fibre cable and ducts in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Kaduna
- 960km of undersea fibre cable
Prime Buildings
- 432 properties including Net House, Cable Street, Lagos valued by Deloitte as well as a prominent licensed real estate valuer
Our Board of Directors
Meet the Board of Directors guiding our strategic vision and governance.
Our Executive Team
Meet the Executive Team driving innovation and business growth.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Committed to the highest standard of conduct and professionalism
The company’s commitment towards compliance to the highest standard of governance is backed by an independent and fully informed board, comprehensive processes, policies and communication. We adhere to the highest levels of ethical business practices as articulated by our Code of Conduct so as to achieve our performance with integrity.
Complaints may be sent in either of these forms:
1) In writing (through hard copy mail) to: Natcom trading as ntel, NECOM House, 17th floor, 15 Marina Street, Lagos, Nigeria
2) In writing (through email) to a secure email id: Enquires@ntel.com.ng