MTN South Sudan secures 15-year operating license to expand connectivity
Date: 2025-04-14
MTN South Sudan has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the nation's digital transformation after securing a new 15-year operating license from the government. The landmark authorization enables the telecom provider to accelerate infrastructure investments and service improvements across the world's youngest nation.
The extended
license framework introduces enhanced obligations for network expansion and
service quality, directly addressing South Sudan's growing connectivity needs.
MTN plans to deploy next-generation technologies that will bridge digital
divides in underserved communities while supporting the country's socioeconomic
development agenda.
"We view
this license as a partnership with the people of South Sudan," stated MTN South Sudan leadership. The company emphasized its
readiness to collaborate with regulators on implementing innovative solutions
that drive financial inclusion, e-commerce, and digital public services.
This strategic
commitment comes as South Sudan works to modernize its telecommunications
sector, with MTN positioned as a key contributor to national development
priorities through sustained infrastructure investments and digital skills
initiatives over the next decade and beyond.
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
