Time to review the year 2022, telecom operators count their numerous achievements. Despite taxes imposed by both sides, telecommunications operations have had an impact on the Nigerian economy.

The telecommunications industry has been tested this year by unnecessary monetary requirements and the deliberate destruction of telecommunications facilities. Despite the challenges faced in 2021, telecom operators, the industry regulator, and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, said that the telecommunications sector increased Nigeria's gross domestic product (GDP), created employment opportunities, and supported the Nigerian economy by cushioning the effect of COVID pandemic on the economy.

For the president of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, the telecommunications industry performed well in 2022 in the areas of broadband penetration and coverage. In 2022, another 5G license was auctioned and Airtel was offered the 5G license.

According to statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics (BES), the telecommunications sector contributed 12.12% to total nominal GDP and 18.44% to total real GDP in the second quarter of 2022. Of the sector's total contribution to nominal GDP during the first two quarters of 2022, telecommunications contributed 76.29% and 79.49% to its total contribution to real GDP.

According to statistics, in July 2022, Nigeria registered a number of broadband subscriptions of 84.9 million with a penetration rate of 44.49%. In August 2022, the number of broadband subscriptions increased to 85.2 million and the penetration rate also increased to 44.65%. In September 2022, the number of broadband subscriptions increased again to 86.06 million, with an increase in the penetration rate of 45.09%. In October 2022, the number of broadband subscriptions also increased to 86.94 million and the penetration rate also increased to 45.55%.