The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is an Incorporated Trustees formed in the year 2000. It is the industry body for all telecommunications companies and those providing subsidiary services to telecommunications service providers in Nigeria, with the objective of promoting growth in the telecommunications sector and, ultimately, efficient telecommunications services delivery to the Nigerian public. The membership of ALTON consists of companies duly licensed in Nigeria to provide telecommunications and related services. Member companies therefore provide services, including telephony services (fixed and mobile), internet and other data services, as well as of infrastructure and other support services and value adding services, to telecommunications service providers in Nigeria