Glo Marks 22 years of industry transformation, restates commitment to connecting, empowering Nigerians
CITIZENS COMPASS—Technology company, Globacom, is celebrating 22 years of empowering Nigerians and transforming the country’s telecommunications landscape. The company expressed its profound gratitude to its millions of customers, whose loyalty and trust have been the cornerstone of its success since August 29, 2003 when it launched operations.
In a thank you message to its customers, Globacom said, “22 years of Glo is a story of resilience and strength, and through every storm, you, our loyal subscribers, have powered our network. With every connection, you have fuelled our growth”.
From the very beginning, Globacom challenged the status quo. It was the first mobile network in Nigeria to introduce per-second billing and significantly lower the cost of SIM cards, making mobile phone access affordable for millions of people.
Since 2003, Globacom has consistently championed innovation and infrastructure development, including building a robust fiber optic network, which has seen the company build one of Africa’s most extensive fiber optic networks, connecting cities, towns, and previously underserved communities.
It also launched the first privately owned undersea cable in Africa, Glo 1, which has brought massive broadband capacity to Nigeria, driving the nation’s digital economy forward.
In addition, Glo pioneered a variety of innovative and affordable voice and data plans, expanding access to communication for individuals, businesses, and institutions.
Beyond its core business, Globacom also played a key role in national development by investing in sports, entertainment, education, arts, and culture. It has been a major promoter of Nigerian and African talent on the global stage.
Globacom said, “As we reflect on these achievements, we remain steadfast in our mission to lead Nigeria and Africa into a fully digitalized future. We will continue to invest in next-generation technologies, expand data services, and create platforms that will power innovation, e-commerce, fintech, entertainment, and everyday life. Globacom will stay committed to providing limitless opportunities for individuals and businesses. The future is bright, and together we will march into a new era of boundless possibilities.”
The company reaffirms its commitment to its vision of a connected and empowered Nigeria, with its customers at the heart of its mission.
