MTN South Africa Invests R1.5 Billion in Network Resilience Programme

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MTN South Africa has invested R1.5 billion in its Network Resilience Programme to fortify its network infrastructure and enhance resilience. The programme aims to mitigate the impact of load shedding and address challenges posed by criminal activities targeting power stations. Notable progress has been made across several provinces, with Gauteng being a key focus area for MTN's modernisation drive.

In a bold move to fortify its network infrastructure and enhance resilience, MTN South Africa has embarked on an ambitious investment initiative in 2023. The network resilience programme, aimed at mitigating the impact of load shedding and addressing challenges posed by criminal activities targeting power stations , is demonstrating notable progress across a number of provinces. MTN South Africa ’s commitment to this cause is underscored by a substantial investment of R1.

5 billion into the Network Resilience Programme, a testament to the company’s dedication to providing uninterrupted connectivity in the face of challenges such as load shedding.Amidst this substantial investment, Gauteng emerges as a key focus area for MTN’s modernisation drive. Network sites with resilience in Gauteng are currently achieving a daily network availability of between 95% and 98%, with a remarkable 99.91% resilience rollout completion rat

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