MTN South Sudan: The Nation’s BEST Network

Juba, South Sudan – 18th December 2025

MTN South Sudan has officially achieved the status of the BEST network in South Sudan. This notable recognition is underpinned by the company’s most strategic investments in 2025, which have resulted in expanded coverage and modernised connectivity in South Sudan.

Through strategic infrastructure upgrades to 4G, the rollout of new sites in remote areas as well as the deployment of enhanced spectrum capacity, was executed with the primary goal of putting customers first and delivering the superior network quality and experience they expect and deserve. This demonstrated performance confirms MTN’s position as the network of choice for millions of South Sudanese citizens.

This milestone is a direct fulfilment of MTN South Sudan’s vision under Ambition 2025 – to lead digital solutions and ensure the benefits of connectivity are accessible to everyone, everywhere.

MTN’s Proven Network Leadership

MTN’s leading status was recently validated by a comprehensive country-wide drive test conducted in October 2025, where the company was recognized as the leading network operator in South Sudan for voice, data, and crowd services.

Key Highlights Confirming MTN’s Network Quality:

• Widest Coverage: MTN leads the market with 84% network coverage, supported by over 600 sites connecting communities across all states and administrative areas.
• Fastest Speeds: Strategic spectrum upgrades and extensive LTE expansion have delivered the fastest mobile internet experience available in South Sudan.
• Largest 4G Network: With 68% of the 4G footprint, MTN is dominating the provision of high-speed internet to both urban and rural populations.
• Trusted by Millions: MTN remains the network of choice, currently serving over 4 million customers nationwide.

Unprecedented Investment in 2025

The year 2025 was defined by unprecedented capital expenditure by MTN South Sudan, which included:

• Extensive expansion of LTE coverage to reach underserved communities.
• Strategic spectrum capacity upgrades to boost speed and reliability.
• Deployment of network sites powered by renewable energy, ensuring sustainable connectivity in remote areas.
• Introduction of advanced technologies to enhance overall customer experience, particularly data quality and voice clarity.

These investments serve as the foundational pillar for empowering progress and establishing a digitally inclusive future for South Sudan.

Leadership Commentary

“A key focus for us in 2025 has been the improvement of our network experience and ensuring the communities we serve get the connectivity they deserve,” said Mapula Bodibe, CEO of MTN South Sudan. “We are proud to announce that MTN is the best network in South Sudan, and we will keep investing to stay ahead and deliver the best quality and experience.”

Brian Karuhanga, Acting CTO, added: “Our technical teams have worked tirelessly this year to upgrade spectrum, expand LTE, and deploy innovative solutions. These investments are not just infrastructure; they are the foundation for a digitally inclusive future for South Sudan.”

Call to Action

MTN invites all citizens to join the millions who already rely on MTN for unmatched speed, coverage, and reliability.

Experience the best network in South Sudan today! Dial *100# for more information.