The telco ramps up its network modernisation efforts in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, as it looks to rollout further new 5G sites in the provinces.
Mobile operator MTN is stepping up its network modernisation efforts in Mpumalanga and Limpopo , as the company has set its sights on rolling out 100 new 5G sites in the provinces.
The technology promises faster and more reliable internet connectivity, enabling South Africans to seamlessly access information, services and entertainment, especially in rural areas where internet access has historically been limited. In 2023, 56 5G sites were activated in Limpopo, says MTN, adding that in 2024, the plan is to add 60 5G sites to the network. The 4G population coverage is as high as 99.41% in Limpopo, it says. There were 160 vandalism incidents in Limpopo in the first quarter of 2024.
“We are working on building 12 new sites in Limpopo and enhancing 80 sites through modernisation, layer upgrades and sectorisation to further expand coverage in the province,” says Isaac Monama, acting regional general manager of MTN SA. The 2024 resilience plan was to ensure all sites are completed with power backup in the form of batteries or hybrid generators on hub sites to minimise network unavailability during load-shedding, load reduction and extended power failures. This resilience project was completed in Q1 2024.According to Monama, Polokwane, Giyani and Tzaneen are other towns that have benefitted from the resilience programme, especially from a speed perspective.
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