Leading telecoms company MTN Nigeria has officially announced the launch of its FlyX broadband solution to expand the penetration of high-speed internet in Nigeria.

In a statement seen by Technext on Tuesday, MTN said FlyX, an outdoor unit router (ODU), is designed to deliver speed, unlimited data, reliability, and a seamless internet experience for Nigerian homes and businesses. The device uses indoor components powered by the operator’s 4G and 5G capabilities.

The launch comes amid rapid internet penetration and forms part of MTN Nigeria’s response to rising data usage, growing demand for high-speed internet, and the continued expansion of broadband solutions through devices and infrastructure.

Investment in telecom towers, spectrum expansion and fibre optic cable rollouts remains a major driver of broadband expansion in Nigeria. These efforts are also a response to continued smartphone adoption and the increase in both telecom and internet users across the country. For many users, access to dependable broadband still depends on whether fibre has reached their area or whether mobile signals are strong enough to support stable home connectivity.

Commenting on the launch of FlyX, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Broadband Officer, Egerton Idehen, said the operator is focused on building solutions that address real connectivity challenges. He said FlyX is intended to help more people participate fully in the digital economy, regardless of location.

“FlyX is a clear example of how we are using our network strength to rethink broadband delivery, making it faster to deploy, easier to access, and more responsive to the needs of Nigerians,” he added.

The company said the product is part of its broader strategy to deepen broadband penetration and drive digital inclusion in Nigeria.

With the official rollout, Nigerians can purchase FlyX at MTN stores nationwide for ₦30,000.

MTN FibreX, the fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband network, has drawn significant interest from internet subscribers since it was rebranded in early 2025.

FibreX promises speeds of up to 1Gbps, unlimited data and ultra-low latency for gaming, cloud services, work-from-home use and smart home devices, but it has not yet been rolled out nationwide.

MTN said FlyX will offer an alternative for homes not yet reached by FibreX. To connect more Nigerians to broadband internet, FlyX is designed as a more flexible pathway, extending coverage to urban, peri-urban and underserved areas where deployment challenges have historically limited access to reliable internet.

“This approach allows us to bridge critical gaps, particularly in areas where fibre is not yet available, while still delivering the speed and reliability required for today’s digital lifestyles,” Egerton said.

The telecom operator added that the ODUs are designed to capture stronger signals in areas where indoor reception is weak and fibre is not yet available, extending reliable, high-speed internet to more homes and businesses.

In its H1 2026 earnings, MTN Nigeria reported ₦3 trillion in service revenue, largely driven by ₦1.70 trillion in data revenue, alongside ₦993 billion from voice and ₦77 billion from fintech.

MTN plans to onboard more than 8 million homes to its broadband network by 2028.