MTN South Africa aims to boost 4G adoption with budget smartphones
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 05 2025
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Source: Reuters
MTN South Africa's Initiative: MTN South Africa will provide 1.2 million prepaid customers with affordable 4G smartphones, starting at 99 rand ($5.42), to facilitate digital adoption as the country transitions away from 2G and 3G networks by 2027.
Phased Distribution Plan: The smartphone distribution will occur in three phases, beginning with 5,000 selected customers in Gauteng, followed by over 130,000 nationally, and ultimately reaching more than 1.1 million customers across South Africa.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
