The investment includes the acquisition and construction of new base stations, as well as capacity upgrades to over 70 sites, says the telco.
MTN South Africa has announced a R300 million investment to upgrade its network infrastructure in Gauteng.says this forms part of its broader R4.5 billion national investment plan for 2025, aimed at ensuring South Africans have access to world-class connectivity.
The telco notes that this budget allocation supports MTN in Gauteng by enhancing the quality, resilience and performance of its network.It adds that the outcome will be improved coverage and increased network capacity, aimed at ensuring more people, businesses and communities across the province have access to reliable, high-speed digital services, regardless of whether they reside in urban or rural areas.
“The achievement of our objectives will also signify another step forward in MTN’s long-standing commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring all South Africans have access to online educational, health and business services capable of enriching and transforming lives,” says Dlamini.
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