Glo Mobile expands Nigeria's network coverage.(Brief Article)

From: Telecomworldwire | Date: March 15, 2006 | Copyright information

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-15 March 2006-Glo Mobile expands Nigeria's network coverage(C)1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

The network of Glo Mobile, a mobile operator in Nigeria, has been extended to encompass an additional 30 new locations in the last few weeks, including Gora and Lafia in Nassarawa State.

Over 35 main cities, towns and expressways in Nigeria were covered by Glo Mobile's network at the start of the year and with the recent expansion th...

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