Articles tagged with: Mtn Uganda and Villages

MTN Uganda Orders Network Optimisation Tools

Aircom International has signed a deal to deliver network optimisation tools to MTN Uganda. MTN continues to deploy GSM network infrastructure across Uganda and now provides mobile coverage to over 150 cities, towns and villages across the country.  more

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Two Thousand Rural GSM Payphones in Uganda

MTN Uganda has announced the provision of its 2000th villagePhone operator. MTN villagePhone extends telecommunications access to rural villages across Uganda in partnership with microfinance institutions by creating opportunities for individuals living in impoverished rural areas to become "Village Phone Operators". Village Phone Operators take a "micro-loan" for the equipment for as little as US$230 to be repaid over a period of up to 12 months. more

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Mobile phones for Uganda's poor

MTN Uganda says that it has embarked on a substantial project to improve access to communications services and thus reduce poverty and improve socio-economic conditions in rural Uganda. Based on the successful Grameen Village Phone Programme in Bangladesh, MTN Uganda officially launched "MTN villagePhone" this week - a joint venture between MTN Uganda and Grameen Foundation USA. more

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South African network grows fast outside the home market

South Africa's MTN Group has reported that it's South African operations continue to face a challenging and competitive economic environment. Revenue increased by 21% to US$610 million, while EBITDA grew by 13% to US$177 million. EBITDA margin decreased to 29.0% from 31.0% compared to the same period the previous year as a result of increased subscriber acquisition costs and higher interconnect costs. more

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