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At the esteemed Africa Tech Festival Awards in Cape Town, South Africa, Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) was named Telco of the Year.
This award honors MTN Ghana’s creative strategy for dealing with Accra’s 4G traffic suppression since 2021.
To win this prestigious award, MTN Ghana defeated rivals Liquid Intelligent Technologies, LANCK Telecom, and Orange Telecom. This accomplishment came after a joint venture with Huawei to implement a revolutionary 2.6G huge Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Frequency-Division-Duplexing (FDD) system. With the help of this cutting-edge technology, 4G network performance was greatly enhanced, giving users a 5G-like experience and removing capacity constraints.
Commenting on the award, Stephen Blewett, the CEO of MTN Ghana, stated, “We are thrilled to receive this award, which validates our commitment to investing in modern network infrastructure. In an increasingly digital world, the importance of robust and accessible telecommunications infrastructure cannot be overstated. Our goal is to ensure that everyone benefits from a modern connected life. This recognition reinforces our belief statement and fuels our journey toward becoming a technology and platform player.”
The Telco of the Year Award aims to recognize and honor network providers and telecommunications services that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to ensuring seamless and reliable connectivity for all. The award celebrates the vital role telecommunications companies play in connecting people, businesses, and communities, driving digital transformation, and fostering economic and social development across the region.
The 2024 Africa Tech Festival Awards acknowledge the outstanding achievements of telecommunications companies that excel in delivering high-quality services, expanding network coverage, and innovating to meet the evolving needs of their customers.
MTN Ghana is dedicated to leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress by providing reliable network services with extensive coverage, ensuring digital inclusion, and leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
