MTN pledges more investment in internet services for efficiency

By ROGERS KALERO 

MTN Zambia will continue investing huge sums of money in enhancing access to a more efficient and affordable internet services and also ensuring that people in various parts of Zambia access its quality services like Mobile Money (Momo) and others to make their lives easier

MTN Zambia Chief Executive Officer Bart Hofker said his company was also focusing on improving its internet services to customers as witnessed by the digital migration programme that it has embarked on.

Mr Hofker said in Kitwe at Garden Court Hotel during the launch of the 5G Network that the newly-launched 5G network will help speed up Internet services 10 times faster than the 4G

He said the launching of the 5G network was a clear indication that MTN will continue to be innovative and invest huge sums of money in providing quality services to its customers in various sectors of the economy “We are focused on providing affordable internet services and this is the reason that we shall continue to invest in modernised technology. The 5G network that it we are launching in Kitwe will help speed up Internet services 10 times faster than 4G.

“This 5G network is historic and more secure to an extent that it cannot be hacked by anyone. This network is however only available for use by people that will buy the 5G routers and those with advanced phones like iphone 12 going upwards and Samsung S23,’’ Mr Hofker said

Mr Hofker also emphasised that any person can use the 5G networking with the sim cards they are using as opposed to having their sim cards swapped.

And Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo, who officiated at the event commended MTN for the internet upgrade which he described as key to technology advancement.

Mr Matambo said people in the province will now be able to easily access information online through the improved internet service provision.

Mr Matambo said the New Dawn administration of President Hakainde Hichilema will continue to create an enabling environment aimed at promoting digitalization 

“The New Dawn Government is convinced that this upgrade by MTN will provide an ideal platform in enhancing digitalization to spur economic growth. I must say Government values collaborative measures in enhancing digitalization more especially now that it wants to have a smart Zambia

“ Let me also challenge other stakeholders to explore new opportunities which are critical to fostering a smart country. We need to explore opportunities that will set the stage for a smart Zambia,’’ Mr Matambo said