You might be dragging your family across the country to see the sights during the coming holidays, and MTN will be damned if it lets you go a second without a stable internet connection. The network provider announced today that it had bumped up the connectivity for its customers across “key tourism hotspots” ahead of the holidays.
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“…Our goal is simple: to keep our customers connected wherever they go,” said Farhad Essop, MTN’ GM for network operations. “These upgrades ensure that South Africans and our visitors can enjoy uninterrupted, high-quality connectivity throughout their travels.”
Domestic travel is expected to peak as soon as next week, with thousands flocking to South Africa’s beaches and game reserves during the break. Those visiting KZN’s coastal areas, the Western Cape (Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay, and Knysna), Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth, East London, and Tsitsikamma), Mpumalanga, or Limpopo, will benefit from MTN’s “additional 4G and 5G radio access network capacity” and “expanded connectivity capacity”.
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“These improvements will support smoother video calls, faster streaming and downloads, stronger connectivity for digital payments, and more reliable service during peak congestion periods,” the network said.
MTN’s investment isn’t just about catering to its local customers. With the Department of Home Affairs simplifying the SISA process for visitors from China and India, the country expects a larger influx of tourists during the December holidays. MTN wants to make a good impression. Well, that’s one way to do it.
