Overview

Issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, this guideline governs the use of the unlicensed 2.4 GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) frequency band for Wi-Fi operations in Nigeria. The document stipulates that all Wi-Fi deployments in the band are shared (not exclusive) and must be type-approved, to ensure interference-free service delivery. It details permissible power output limits, coverage distances, and antenna specifications in line with IEEE 802.11 standards. Licensing conditions require hotspot registration, possession of an ISP license for commercial providers, clear tariff display, and a reliable billing system. The guidelines also specify record-keeping obligations and reaffirm that all sites hosting commercial Wi-Fi services must be formally registered. Enforcing these provisions, the Commission aims to foster broader and faster internet access, while preserving service quality and preventing harmful interference among users of the 2.4 GHz band.