The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed the telecommunications sector has reached an all-time high with 154 million internet subscriptions across the country.

NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. UMAR DANBATTA, noted that 87 million broadband subscriptions representing 45.93 broadband penetrations have been achieved as at the first quarter of 2021.

According to Prof. DANBATTA, over 207 million voice subscriptions with tele-density standing at 108.94 percent have been attained in the industry.

The NCC boss stated that challenges remain in the process but observed that the Commission is committed to addressing such challenges as Right of Way issue, multiple taxation, vandalism of telecom infrastructure, among others.