By Gadget
MTN is exploring the possibility of switching on commercial LTE networks within 2012 and has identified 3 key urban cities to roll out the network namely Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban however pricing has not been finalised yet.
“With the increase of mobile and data usage, and an aggressive approach to providing access to broadband to more areas so as to narrow the digital divide, it was important that we focus on expanding our network and coverage to ensure capacity to carry traffic seamlessly and therefore enhancing our customers’ experience,” explains Kanagaratnam Lambotharan, Chief Technology Officer at MTN SA. “This is line with positioning ourselves as a future-proof and forward thinking operator with adequate capacity to address both business and consumer needs and enhancing experience on the network.”