MTN Invests R300 Million to Upgrade Gauteng Network
MTN South Africa has committed R300 million (around $17 million) to enhance its network infrastructure in Gauteng, the country’s most densely populated province. This forms part of a larger R4.5 billion (about $251 million) nationwide upgrade planned for completion by 2025.
MTN announced on Monday that the Gauteng investment will go toward upgrading existing infrastructure, adding new base stations, and enhancing over 70 network sites. The goal is to boost coverage and expand capacity, ensuring that both urban and rural communities, businesses, and individuals across the province can access reliable, high-speed digital services.
Machawe Dlamini, General Manager for Gauteng Operations at MTN SA, stated, “The R300 million investment, as part of our national upgrade initiative, will strengthen our digital capabilities through enhanced battery systems, site security, and energy infrastructure such as deploying generators across Gauteng.” He noted that these improvements are part of broader efforts to harden the network against load shedding and service disruptions.
The infrastructure upgrade will introduce 5G capabilities and enhance LTE performance, with completion set for the end of 2025. This investment will enable MTN to extend high-speed connectivity to underserved parts of Gauteng including densely populated townships and outlying peri-urban areas often overlooked in previous rollouts.
MTN has pledged an additional R480 million (over $27 million) to enhance its network in KwaZulu-Natal, as part of a broader national effort to improve mobile connectivity across South Africa. This commitment follows MTN South Africa’s recognition as the country’s best mobile network for Q1 2025, according to the MyBroadband Insights Network Quality Q2 2025 report.
Dlamini emphasized that investing in network infrastructure is vital to bridging the digital divide and promoting broader digital inclusion throughout South Africa.
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