MTN Celebrates 30 Years and Looks Towards 2054
Three decades ago, South Africa stood at a critical juncture. While grappling with the remnants of the past, it also stood on the edge of democracy and a brighter future. Established in the same year that the country embraced democracy, MTN was positioning itself to be a key player in introducing the transformative power and potential of telecommunications and information systems to the nation, recounts CEO for MTN South Africa, Charles Molapisi.
“As we mark World Telecoms today, 17 May, it is appropriate that we reflect on our pioneering role in SA’s transformative telecommunications journey. Looking back, we can celebrate technological advancements, empowerment, and progress that MTN has helped bring to our nation.”“The company that began with 20 people now employs about 4,200 people, meeting the communications needs of 37.1 million subscribers and achieving service revenue growth of 3.0% for the first quarter of 2024.
“Over the past five years, this has seen us distributing some 4,800 devices to learners and unemployed youth, setting up, connecting, and handing over 45 multimedia labs in schools and community centres, and reaching over 360,000 people across the country.” “MTN is already leveraging emerging technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence , and the Internet of Things to revolutionise industries, enhance connectivity, and drive inclusive growth. Beyond 5G, technologies that offer faster speeds, lower latency, and higher capacity will enable new applications and services that were previously not feasible,” says Molapisi.
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