MTN’s FibreX to empower remote workers, gamers, startups with unlimited internet

MTN Nigeria’s FibreX broadband initiative is set to empower remote workers, gamers, and digital startups by connecting over 8 million homes with high-speed, unlimited internet by 2028.

This expansion aims to transform Nigeria’s digital landscape, providing seamless connectivity to fuel productivity, creativity, and innovation across the country.

Launched in April 2025 as a rebrand of MTN’s earlier fibre broadband service, FibreX is designed to provide ultra-fast, low-latency internet through fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) and fibre-to-the-business (FTTB) networks.

Egerton Idehen, MTN Nigeria’s chief broadband officer, emphasized the initiative’s focus on enhancing digital lifestyles during a webinar media briefing.

“We are building a broadband experience for everyday life: for content creators, remote workers, and students alike. FibreX offers unlimited data and consistent speed, eliminating the frustration of data depletion that hinders productivity and creativity,” Idehen said.

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The initiative targets urban and semi-urban areas, catering to the growing needs of Nigeria’s digital workforce and tech-savvy youth. Remote workers, who rely on seamless connectivity for virtual meetings and cloud-based tools, will benefit from FibreX’s reliable, high-speed internet. Gamers, too, stand to gain from low-latency connections that ensure smoother online experiences, while content creators can upload and stream high-quality media without interruptions.

For Nigeria’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, FibreX is a game-changer. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and digital startups, which form the backbone of the country’s growing digital economy, will gain access to robust connectivity to scale operations, reach global markets, and innovate.
“This is about empowering people to connect and thrive in the digital economy,” Idehen added.

MTN’s FibreX aligns with Nigeria’s National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), supporting the government’s push for enhanced connectivity to drive economic growth. The telco is collaborating with infrastructure companies, state governments, and local contractors to accelerate last-mile connectivity, ensuring broadband reaches homes, offices, and communities efficiently.

However, challenges such as fibre vandalism and community resistance pose hurdles to the rollout. To address affordability, MTN is prioritizing high-demand clusters like residential estates, where collective adoption can reduce costs. “It is more cost-effective to connect 10 or 20 homes at once than one at a time,” Idehen explained.

With Nigeria’s internet penetration currently at 43 percent and a target of 70 percent by 2025 under the National Broadband Plan, MTN’s FibreX is poised to play a pivotal role in closing the digital divide. By 2028, the initiative aims to transform Nigeria’s internet backbone, enabling millions to work, play, and innovate in a connected world.