MTN tackles Netflix, Showmax, others in streaming battle

In a bold move to reshape Africa’s digital entertainment space, telecoms giant MTN Group has teamed up with UK-based video software powerhouse Synamedia to launch a next-gen streaming platform for mobile and broadband users across the continent. The partnership, aimed at delivering high-quality, relevant, and accessible content, marks MTN’s entry into direct competition with major players like Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video, and MultiChoice. MTN’s…

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MTN Reinforces Network with N11bn Fiber Cable Investment (GSMA)

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications provider, spent N11.1 billion over two years repairing and relocating 2,502 kilometers of fiber-optic cables, according to a new GSMA report. The report suggests that these funds, if allocated to expansion instead of maintenance, could have enabled the company to deploy an additional 870 kilometers of new fiber. Specifically,…

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