MTN Congo announced that it has become the first operator in Central Africa to launch commercial 5G services, following a pilot phase that began in October 2022. The company said on its X account (formerly Twitter) that 5G will transform the daily lives of the Congolese people and represents an opportunity to boost the development and growth of businesses.
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5G in Central Africa
The African operator announced the launch of its 5G network on Tuesday, calling it a "real digital revolution" that would transform the daily lives of Congolese people.
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"Congo becomes the first Central African country to launch 5G! A real digital revolution that will transform the daily lives of the Congolese. With 5G, Congo proudly positions itself as a 5-star nation!" MTN Congo shared on X.
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MTN 5G in Congo
In recent months, a number of African telcos have unveiled their networks from north to south, and now, with the launch of the 5G network by MTN Congo, Central Africa also has its 5G network.
