MTN aims to improve its network capacity and provide enhanced connectivity to enterprises in South Sudan.
Intelsat has won a key new broadband contract in Africa by MTN, a multinational telecommunication group offering cellular network access and business solutions, to further the companys leadership while meeting the demand for broadband in remote areas of South Sudan.
Through its strategic agreement with Intelsat, MTN is improving its network capacity and providing enhanced connectivity to enterprises in South Sudan, as well as expanding mobile broadband coverage to communities in rural areas of the country.
MTN is utilising Intelsats expertise and advanced connectivity infrastructure to diversify its offerings, enhance application performance, strengthen network resiliency and deliver a competitive advantage.
Hans Geldenhuys, Intelsat director of Africa Sales, said: “Intelsat has a long-standing partnership with MTN, and we are committed to helping the company expand its leadership position and meet the ever-growing demand for broadband in South Sudan.”
Chisanga Kaziya, chief technical and information officer of MTN South Sudan, added: “We are pleased to be partnering with Intelsat. This agreement reflects MTNs ambition to better serve its customers and provide coverage anywhere across South Sudan.”
