Ahead of the launch later on Tuesday by MTN South Africa of its 5G network, the mobile operator has updated its coverage maps, showing where the superfast technology is available.
MTN will take the wraps off its plans for its 5G network in an online event on YouTube later on Tuesday
MTN will take the wraps off its plans for its 5G network in an online event later on Tuesday, becoming the first of the telecommunications group’s 22 operations to launch the next-generation broadband technology.
Rival Vodacom South Africa launched a commercial 5G network in May, though also with limited coverage for now.
Rain was the first operator in South Africa to deploy 5G commercially, though it uses the technology for fixed-wireless applications rather than mobile.
Source: MTN South Africa
According to its website, MTN will offer three 5G-enabled smartphones at launch: the Huawei P40 Pro, the Huawei P40 and the LG Velvet 5G.
