MTN - Rwanda

MTN (Rwanda) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with MTN (Rwanda). See the tables below for details.

MTN Rwanda is the largest telecommunications company in Rwanda, with an estimated 7 million subscribers, accounting for 62 percent of the market share as of 30 July 2023. The company is a subsidiary of the multinational telecommunications group MTN Group, which connects approximately 232 million people in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East.

Key Information

• Headquarters: Located at MTN Centre, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda. The geographical coordinates are 1°56'27.0"S 30°06'13.0"E.
• Establishment: Founded in 1998, marking its 25th year of existence in 2023.
• Listing: The shares of stock of MTN Rwanda were listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange in May 2021.
• Ownership: As of 31 December 2022, the shareholding was as follows:
  • MTN International (Mauritius) Limited: 55.0%
  • MTN REL (Mauritius) Limited: 25.0%
  • Retail Investors: 20.0%.
• Leadership: The chairman is Faustin K. Mbundu, and the CEO/Managing Director is Mapula Bodibe as of January 2024.

Services

MTN Rwanda offers various services to its subscribers, including:
- 4G Services: MTN Rwanda provides 4G services based on a wholesale agreement with the KTRN, which was the only licensed 4G network provider. This service was introduced in October 2022.
- Airtime and Data: Subscribers can buy and send airtime and data, as well as manage loyalty points through the MTN app.
- BAL Partnership: MTN Rwanda is a partner of the Basketball Africa League (BAL), further expanding its reach and services.

Network Specifications

The MTN carrier from Rwanda is denoted by codes: 635 10. The followings IDs are called HNI (Home network IDs).

MTN Rwanda continues to be a significant player in Rwanda's telecommunications market, providing a wide range of services to its subscribers.

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