MTN South Sudan has pledged to extend its mobile network coverage to underserved and rural communities, with new sites planned in the Greater Pibor and Lakes regions. The announcement follows the successful launch of network services in Abuyong Payam, Lakes State.
The initiative is being executed in partnership with the Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), and was officially unveiled by South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Communication Technology, and Postal Services, Michael Makuei. He noted that improved connectivity would support financial inclusion through mobile cash transfers between Juba and remote areas, as well as enhance education, healthcare, and local security.
Future expansions are set to include additional sites in Greater Pibor and Cuebet to address ongoing security and development challenges in those areas.
MTN South Sudan CEO, Mapula Bodibe, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to rural connectivity, stating, “We will continue working closely with the government and USAF to ensure reliable power, address outages, and bring mobile services to unconnected areas. Our vision is to bring the benefits of urban connectivity to rural communities.”
Source: Extensia.tech
