- MTN South Africa to invest $1.3 billion in network expansion
- Funding targeted at broadband, 4G/5G rollout and infrastructure upgrades
- Investments aim to improve coverage and strengthen market position
MTN South Africa will invest 22 billion rand (about $1.3 billion) in its telecommunications network over the next three years, focusing on infrastructure and IT systems to expand broadband access.
Chief Executive Ferdi Moolman announced the plan at the South Africa Investment Conference on Tuesday, March 31. The investment is based on the company's capital expenditure of 6.8 billion rand in 2025.
“Given that broadband connectivity is essential to accelerate economic participation, this investment in network infrastructure and IT systems will have strong spillover effects, supporting entrepreneurship, innovation and growth across communities and industries.Moolman said, according to Engineering News.
While MTN did not disclose detailed project plans, its recent priorities in South Africa include expanding rural coverage, rolling out 4G and 5G networks and installing new base stations. The company is improving operations, modernizing existing sites, strengthening battery capacity, enhancing infrastructure security and upgrading energy systems, including ensuring generator availability.
With this investment, MTN aims to strengthen its position in the South African telecommunications market by improving service quality and expanding coverage to attract new customers while maintaining its existing base.
The company reported 40.57 million subscribers at the end of December 2025, giving it a market share of 29.8% and second only to Vodacom. It reported revenue of 51.09 billion rand ($3.01 billion) for the 2025 financial year.
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