MTN (Dubai) Limited, still optimistic after having been prequalified to compete for a telecommunications licence in Myanmar.
MTN continues its expansion out of Africa. Thereby, following their presence
in Afghanistan, Iran, Dubai, Yemen, Syria, now, the
group wants to land in Myanmar. To accomplish this opportunity, MTN has partnered in Myanmar with Amara Communications, a subsidiary of IGE, a diversified company with interests that include telecommunications tower construction, SIM card distribution, and so on . MTN has also partnered with M1 Telecom Limited, which is part of M1 Group Limited, an international conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, real estate, fashion and travel.
Pending the results, Mr Sifiso Dabengwa, MTN Group President and CEO, remains confident.
group wants to land in Myanmar. To accomplish this opportunity, MTN has partnered in Myanmar with Amara Communications, a subsidiary of IGE, a diversified company with interests that include telecommunications tower construction, SIM card distribution, and so on . MTN has also partnered with M1 Telecom Limited, which is part of M1 Group Limited, an international conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, real estate, fashion and travel.
Pending the results, Mr Sifiso Dabengwa, MTN Group President and CEO, remains confident.
“We are very excited about the
Myanmar opportunity. We have an unparalleled track record in bringing
world-class telecommunications services to the 22 countries in which we are
currently active. Furthermore, as a South African company successful on the
world stage, and operational since 1994, we have direct experience of the
challenges of a post-sanctions business environment and the related
developmental challenges. We look forward to making a significant contribution
in Myanmar.”
“We are confident that our demonstrable track record will place MTN in good stead to be awarded one of Myanmar’s two telecommunications licences,” said Serame Taukobong, MTN Executive.
“We are confident that our demonstrable track record will place MTN in good stead to be awarded one of Myanmar’s two telecommunications licences,” said Serame Taukobong, MTN Executive.
About the MTN Group
Launched in 1994, the MTN Group is a leading emerging market operator,
connecting subscribers in 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The MTN
Group is listed on the JSE Securities Exchange in South Africa under the share
code: “MTN.” in Jun 2013 MTN recorded almost 200 million subscribers across its
operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Cyprus,
Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo
(Congo Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Swaziland,
Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia.
