For Immediate Release:

MTN launches Internet Solutions for Small & Growing Businesses

 Customized solutions address every business type  The internet solutions address the needs of the market  MTN guarantees 24/7 reliability and service support

Kampala, Uganda – Monday, 11th March 2019: Time is money, especially in the business world where any minute lost can cause massive losses to the bottom-line. Think of a missed deadline, a delayed email or a file that just cannot upload.

With more and more enterprises searching for internet speed and ‘always-on’ connectivity, MTN Uganda has launched a new reliable and affordable internet solution for start-up and growing businesses such as pharmacies, schools, restaurants, supermarkets, salons, videography or home offices.

According to Sophia Mukasa, MTN Uganda Senior Manager Enterprise Products and Marketing, there is growing need for custom-made Internet solutions that respond to different needs, “Through continuous customer engagement, we have come up with services aimed at SMEs seeking reliable but affordable internet connectivity to their customers, suppliers, staff and systems.”

The MTN SME internet solution offers small businesses unlimited access to the Internet with 24/7 service support and no need for data bundle top ups. It is available in the urban and out of town areas within the MTN Fiber and LTE coverage footprint across the country.

In 2015, Uganda was ranked as the most entrepreneurial country with an entrepreneurship rate of 28% of its population involved in a business venture. Some of these businesses have grown and so have their internet needs:

“The economy has been growing steadily and so have Ugandan businesses. As a result, it is now a prerequisite to have reliable internet solutions that fast track their business operations” continued Sophia.

“MTN provides internet that works for any business, regardless of the size or type. In addition to the affordable pricing that suit your solution, excellent customer care, reliability and quality of service are not compromised” ended Sophia.

Businesses interested in the new solutions can visit any MTN Service Centre, send WhatsApp to 0772 123 100 or email [email protected]. --- Ends ---

About MTN Uganda

Launched in 1998, MTN Uganda is the leading communications operator in Uganda, offering Mobile and Fixed telecommunications, Mobile Money Services and Internet Service Provisioning. As at 30th June 2018, MTN Uganda recorded 10.5 million subscribers across Uganda. Visit us at www.mtn.co.ug or follow us on www.youtube.com/mtnug and www.twitter.com/mtnug or www.twitter.com/mtnugpro for assistance.

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 under the share code: “MTN.” As of 30th June 2018, MTN recorded 223.4million subscribers with 24.1 million active Mobile Money users and 71.2 million active Data users across its operations in Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Republic, Iran, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), , South Africa, Sudan, , Swaziland, Syria, Uganda, Yemen and Zambia. Visit us at, www.mtnbusiness.com, www.mtn.com and www.mtnmmo.com

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