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The Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) which debuted in Nigeria in August 2001 was greeted with much celebration as the country finally joined the League of the GSM nations, though after less economically buoyant African countries such as Botswana, Mozambique, Uganda and Tanzania. Fourteen years after the introduction, Issues and challenges has been raised on why subscribers are been ripped of their money and short changed with epileptic services. This arises from the myriad of problems ranging from congestion to the poor network delivery. This paper discusses the evolution of GSM services in Nigeria, the range of services available and the issues involved in its operation in the last fourteen years. Not forgetting the benefit it has brought to the Nigerian economy. Suggestions are also made on how Nigeria can reap more benefits of the GSM communication.

Keywords

Base station, Economy, Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), subscribers

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