South Sudan

MTN South Sudan, Zain celebrate lifting of social media ban

According to the National Communication Authority, the suspension was meant to avoid any further escalation of violence.
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Jan 14, 2025

MTN introduces South Sudan's first eSIM

The regulator says it is ready to assist MTN and other mobile operators in innovating and making eSIM-enabled devices widely available.
2:10
Oct 22, 2024

Telecom firms in South Sudan announce tariff adjustments

The country's three main mobile service providers said the adjustment will ensure the telecoms sector's continued viability in the face of volatile economic conditions.
1:20
Oct 14, 2024

MTN South Sudan unveils school fees payment solution

The telco launched an initiative that offers convenience to parents and guardians to pay school fees via Mobile Money rather than using cash.
1:00
Jun 14, 2024

South Sudan’s Digitel launches the country’s first 5G network

The company unveiled the network on Thursday promising 5G users “unprecedented” connectivity.
1:00
May 14, 2024

Starlink at risk of expulsion in Sudan

According to non-governmental organisations, warring factions are destroying telecom infrastructure and blocking the usage of satellite internet services.
1:00
Mar 11, 2024

MTN Group appoints Ali Monzer to lead South Sudan operations

Monzer, an MTN Group insider, has held progressively senior positions, most recently as chief technology and information officer of MTN Uganda.
1:30
Jan 26, 2023

South Sudan to appeal Vivacell’s US$1bn claim

Officials confirm it will challenge a decision by the International Court of Arbitration.
3:20
Nov 10, 2022

MTN in new broadband alliance in South Sudan as Africa considers capacity, coverage strategies

MNO looks to improve network capacity and strengthen connectivity to enterprises.
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South Sudan ups its connectivity game with new fibre deal

Country has announced an MoU with Djibouti to lay fibre network between the two countries via Ethiopia.
1:40
Jul 15, 2021

South Sudan launches locally-owned telecoms operator

Digitel Network is the result of a public-private partnership with government and aims to address connectivity in under-served areas.
1:30
Feb 24, 2020

Liquid Telecom announces first fibre service in South Sudan

First phase of an agreement that covers 300km fibre backbone linking Uganda to Juba.