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.
Staff Writer
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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.
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Zambia: mobile money booths removed from Lusaka’s CBD
Authorities say the move is to restore order and sanity.
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MTN Zambia launches first 5G pilot service
Company rolls out demo sites in Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces.
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MTN Zambia targets 274 sites for frequency migration
Operator looks to complete migration process by 27 March 2021.
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MTN Zambia secures additional spectrum
Country’s regulator provides operator with spectrum on the 800Mhz frequency at a cost of US$13.5-million.
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Zambia’s Pensions Authority invests in MTN
Government agency acquires 8% shares in the telecommunications firm.
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MTN Zambia notches up 4.5m mobile money customers
Operator said COVID-19 has definitely played a key role.
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MTN Zambia initiates K180m network upgrade
Operator announces launch of ‘Project Summer’ project.
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Zamtel launches fresh offering as subscribers feel the pinch
Global COVID-19 crisis is impacting negatively on company’s customer base.
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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.
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Zambia regulator digs in heels over non-expiry data bundles
ZICTA confident the decision will lead to increased internet penetration.