MTN Rwanda sees growth, thanks to mobile money and data usage

The vision includes accelerating the availability of low-cost smartphones, increasing mobile banking options, and decreasing barriers to digital participation.

The telco says leadership rotation is part of a bigger strategy to support succession planning, drive operational excellence, and advance its Ambition 2025 mission.

MTN Rwanda says it is exploring strategic alliances and aligning with the government's digital services policy to enable connectivity.

The telco says this initiative marks a significant to protect the planet and promote sustainable business practices.

Providing its quarterly financial results, the telco says it completed the modernisation of 140 network sites in different parts of the country during the quarter.

The telco is seeing growth in fibre-to-the-home, 4G adoption as well as usage of its MoMo services.

The telco launched 4G-enabled smartphone, IKOSORA+, as part of the Connect Rwanda 2.0 campaign during a ceremony in Kirehe.

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The goal is for all users in the East African country of 14 million to have access to a 4G-enabled phone.

According to the telco, this has resulted in a 25.7% increase in smartphone penetration, leading to increased mobile internet use.

The telecom provider says it will continue to invest in Rwanda and is committed to continuing to work with the government.