MTN Zambia

Zambia progresses with commercial 5G as MTN announces rollout

Operator plans to reach 100% 5G coverage in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola by the middle of 2023.
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3:50
Aug 26, 2022

Zambian telcos mobilise behind lobby group

Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has officially launched to serve as lobby group for GSM telecommunication operators.
1:50
Jul 15, 2022

Zambia: mobile money booths removed from Lusaka’s CBD

Authorities say the move is to restore order and sanity.
1:50
Jan 11, 2022

MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service

Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
1:30
Mar 26, 2021

MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration

Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
2:00
Mar 24, 2021

MTN Zambia secures additional spectrum

Country’s regulator provides operator with spectrum on the 800Mhz frequency at a cost of US$13.5-million.
1:50
Dec 22, 2020

Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN

Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
2:00
Nov 6, 2020

MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers

Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
1:50
May 20, 2020

MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade

Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.
1:40
Apr 9, 2020

Zamtel launches fresh offering as subscribers feel the pinch

Global COVID-19 crisis is impacting negatively on company’s customer base.
2:10
Mar 5, 2020

MTN Zambia, Standard Chartered launch free data campaign

Over 140,000 have people have downloaded the SC Mobile App since its launch in June 2019.
1:30
Feb 10, 2020

Zambia regulator digs in heels over non-expiry data bundles

ZICTA confident the decision will lead to increased internet penetration.