MTN Group's South African arm said on Wednesday its network availability had improved by 15% as a result of ongoing investment to ensure its mobile network operates effectively during the worst power cuts on record.
A man walks past an MTN logo outside the company's headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoSouth African arm said on Wednesday its network availability had improved by 15% as a result of ongoing investment to ensure its mobile network operates effectively during the worst power cuts on record.
"It's an ongoing battle, but one that we're committed to winning as we fight to provide our customers with a reliable and resilient network," MTN South Africa Chief Executive Charles Molapisi said. To date, more than 5,000 network sites have been upgraded with either batteries, rectifier swaps, backup generators and increased security to protect them from theft and vandalism. In August alone, it upgraded 2,000 sites, MTN said.
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