Nigeria’s connectivity challenges are well known: unreliable infrastructure, limited last-mile reach, costly deployments and inconsistent service quality. Open Access Metro, a division of WIOCC, Africa’s leading provider of digital hyperscale infrastructure, is addressing these pain points head-on, building the fibre wholesale infrastructure that is laying the foundation for Nigeria’s digital future.
As a Fibre Network Operator (FNO), Open Access Metro designs, builds and manages high-performance, open-access metro fibre networks engineered specifically to support the market. By enabling ISPs to deliver fast, high-quality and highly resilient internet services over shared infrastructure, Open Access Metro helps overcome many of the structural and commercial barriers that have long held back digital growth.
Fibre also offers clear advantages over other technologies. Unlike mobile networks, which are often congested and deliver inconsistent speeds, especially during peak usage periods, or satellite connections, which suffer from latency and are vulnerable to weather disruptions, fibre provides reliability, speed and scalability. It is the most future-proof connectivity solution for delivering the performance and stability Nigeria’s growing digital economy demands.
“Connectivity in Nigeria doesn’t just need to be faster – it needs to be more reliable, more accessible and built to last,” said Kevin McLoughlin, VP – Open Access Metro. “We’ve designed our network to be resilient against localised challenges – from power instability to route failures – so that ISPs can keep homes and businesses connected, no matter what.”
Built with route diversity, power autonomy and a proactive operations model, Open Access Metro’s network ensures maximum uptime and minimal disruption. Spanning more than 3,000km of fibre across Lagos, it already connects over 75,000 premises and is set to expand into key cities across Nigeria.
For ISPs, this means faster service activation, lower operating costs and access to a robust backbone that eliminates the need for costly independent builds. For end-users, it means faster speeds, better quality, greater service availability and a fibre experience that’s built for the long term.
Backed by WIOCC’s deep expertise and investment in digital infrastructure across Africa, Open Access Metro is enabling a new era of collaboration – one where ISPs can focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, while Open Access Metro takes care of the network.
To find a trusted ISP partner or learn how to become one, visit: https://openaccessmetro.net
Learn more about WIOCC: www.wiocc.net
