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MTN’s $9.1 million network push takes South Africa’s 5G race beyond metros

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July 22, 2026

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MTN’s $9.1 million network push takes South Africa’s 5G race beyond metros
Source: TechCabal

The move underscores a broader shift in South Africa's telecoms industry: the race to build the country's best 5G network is no longer confined to affluent urban centres.

The move underscores a broader shift in South Africa's telecoms industry: the race to build the country's best 5G network is no longer confined to affluent urban centres.

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