The list of NCC-approved mobile phones in Nigeria has hit 1,891. The phones, ranging from different brands and models, are tested by Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecoms regulator, and are certified and proven to have met the required standards to be sold in the country.
As of April 2022, the number of approved phones by the NCC was 1,843, meaning more phone manufacturers have secured approval for 48 new models in the last six months.
The latest information on approved phones shows that Chinese manufacturers still sway in the mobile phone market, while Tecno is leading the pack with 300 models.
The Executive Vice Chair of NCC, Umar Danbatta, warned Nigerians not to buy phones not approved by the regulator.
He criticized the proliferation of fake and counterfeit mobile phones in the Nigerian market, saying the menace of fake phones is a global phenomenon.
Danbatta said the cases of the influx and patronage of substandard mobile phones in Nigeria are disturbing.
According to reports, Nigeria has 200 million active phone subscriptions as of September this year, making the country a destination of choice for mobile phone makers.
Meanwhile, a cursory look at the list of NCC-approved phones shows that seven 5 G-enabled devices are included in the list.
The list consist of;
Poco M3 Pro
Realme 8 5G
Redmi Note 10 5G
Infinix Zero 5G
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
TECNO Pova 5G
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