MTN - Sudan

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

MTN Sudan is a subsidiary of the MTN Group, a multinational telecommunications provider with operations in over 20 countries. Here are some key details about MTN Sudan:

1. Launch and History:

   • MTN Sudan was launched in September 2005.
   • The company won the second GSM license in Sudan in September 2004 through its legal entity Bashair Telecom.

2. Market Share and Coverage:

   • MTN Sudan has a market share of 28%.
   • The network covers a significant portion of the population, with 45.3% coverage as of 2008.

3. Infrastructure and Services:

   • The network includes over 8,500 points of sale across the country.
   • MTN Sudan has introduced various marketing campaigns to boost acquisitions and utilization, such as the "Y’ello Storm" campaign and promotions for international calls.

4. Financial Information:

   • As of 2008, MTN Sudan had over 3 million subscribers and 800 employees.
   • The company's annual revenue is estimated to be around 62 billion South Sudanese Pounds, equivalent to approximately 620 million US dollars.

5. Regulatory Challenges:

   • In 2008, MTN Sudan faced a regulatory challenge when the government directed the disconnection of over 1.1 million prepaid subscribers who had not registered their personal details.

6. Network Expansion:

   • MTN Sudan has expanded its network infrastructure, adding 424 base transceiver stations in 2008, bringing the total to 1,621.

7. Subscribers and Revenue:

   • As of December 2022, MTN Sudan had an estimated 2,519,000 subscribers, accounting for 59.7% of the market share in South Sudan.

MTN Sudan continues to be a significant player in the telecommunications sector in Sudan, offering a range of services and striving to expand its network and subscriber base.

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