Tag: MTN Ghana
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NCA fines MTN for flouting directives on network challenges
The National Communications Authority (NCA), has sanctioned Mobile Network Operator, MTN Ghana for failing to comply with directives which were sent to them following some challenges with their network recently. Customers of the country’s largest mobile network operator over the past few days were unable to buy data from their mobile money wallet while some…
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MTN launches two new smartphones to boost digital drive
Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) in partnership with MicFrimps Enterprise, with support from Stanbic Bank, has launched the MTN iPro Amber 5s (4G) and iPro amber 5s pro (3G) phones in Accra. The iPro smartphones which run on the Android Go Operating System have some amazing features including a 5inch screen and have installed on them…
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MTN to compensate customers over data bundle challenges
Chief Executive Officer of MTN Selorm Adadevoh says the company has fixed the challenges customers faced relating to the purchase of data bundles. Mr. Adadevoh speaking at a press conference in Accra says what happened could be blamed on technical hitches in the implementation of new tariffs. He adds that the technical challenges have been…
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MTN apologises over challenges with new data bundles
MTN Ghana has stated that it is working to fix problems customers faced with trying to purchase data bundles, hours after the country’s largest mobile network operator introduced new data packages. The company posted on its social media channels, “MTN has experienced some challenges on some of our channels post-implementation of the adjustment of prices…
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MTN to suspend newly registered SIM cards after 3 days of inactivity
As part of activities to mark 2019 as the Year of the Customer, MTN Ghana is set to beef up its KYC (Know Your Customer) activities to support the national financial inclusion agenda. This will be done mainly through strict adherence to the regulatory requirements in accordance with SIM registration. Key activities to ensure KYC…
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MTN Nigeria is about to become a bank
The fledgling mobile money market in Nigeria is about to get a major shake-up. MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecoms operator, has been granted a “super-agent” license which allows it to set up an agent network through which it can provide financial services. It’s the first step in MTN’s plans to finally roll out mobile money…
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MTN appoints Bernard Acquah as new Chief Information Officer
MTN Ghana leading service provider in voice and data services has appointed Bernard Acquah as the Chief Information Officer of the company with the responsibility of managing all aspects of IT Strategy, Budgets, Applications, Network, Hardware and Management of its large IT team. Bernard Acquah specializes in planning and operating IS infrastructure as well as…
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MTN declared as fastest mobile network in Ghana
Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) has been declared the Fastest Mobile Network, Best Coverage Network and the Best Mobile Network in Ghana based on Ookla’s Speedtest Data from Q1-Q2 2019. Ookla is a global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence, testing applications and technology. The company provides invaluable insights into the performance, quality and accessibility…
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MTN to sue contractors for fibre cuts
Management of Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN) has hinted of a legal suit against private developers and road contractors who persistently cause damage to their fibre optic cables. This, according to the company, has become necessary after several engagements with the Association of Road Contractors, the Ghana High Authority, the Urban Roads Department and others…
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MTN MoMo marks decade of financial inclusion with over 14 million subscribers
The leading mobile financial services operator in Ghana, MTN Mobile Money Limited, has launched its 10th anniversary to celebrate the huge success it has chalked over the past 10 years in driving financial inclusion especially amongst the unbanked population in Ghana. Recounting the MTN Mobile Money journey during the launch of the 10th-anniversary celebrations held…