In January 2020, the number of mobile connections in Sudan was equivalent to 76% of the total population. This number increased by 2.3 million (+7.4%) from January 2019.
Telecommunications in South Sudan includes fixed and mobile telephones, the Internet, radio, and television. Radio: Radio is the main source of news and information in South Sudan.
Since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, over 30 FM radio stations have been set up across the country with the encouragement of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) run government. Radio networks and stations are run and funded by Government, Churches, community organizations, international NGOs and private businesses.
Radio: Radio is the main source of news and information in South Sudan. Since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, over 30 FM radio stations have been set up across the country with the encouragement of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) run government.
5G, or fifth-generation wireless technology, is the latest iteration of mobile network technology. It is designed to deliver faster speeds, lower latency, and more reliable connections than
MTN South Sudan and Digitel dominate, with Zain trailing. MTN boasts 4G in Juba since 2020, while Digitel launched 5G trials in 2024—though it''s still a Juba-only tease.
Digitel, which began operations in South Sudan in 2020, is one of three telcos in the country, alongside South African mobile operator MTN, and Kuwait-based Zain Telecom. However,
Launched in 2020, Digitel is exclusively owned by South Sudanese citizens. The mobile operator competes with the South African MTN and the Kuwaiti Zain. On Thursday, June 13th, South
South Sudan has three telecom providers: Digitel, South African mobile operator MTN, and Kuwait-based multinational operator Zain Telecom. The country''s population is just over 11 million.
Paul Onek, Chief Technology and Information Officer of Digitel South Sudan, announced the successful 5G trial launch in Juba via LinkedIn. He expressed excitement about this historic
As South Sudan''s telecommunications sector develops with growing mobile penetration, increasing internet adoption, and urban-rural connectivity expansion, structured market research has become
Digitel has become the first telecom company in South Sudan to launch 5G network. The company unveiled the network yesterday, saying that 5G users will now enjoy “lightning-fast speeds
Since the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, over 30 FM radio stations have been set up across the country with the encouragement of the Sudan People''s Liberation Movement (SPLM) run
Digitel South Sudan has become the first telecommunication network to launch a Fifth Generation mobile network service in the country. The launch of the high-speed 5G network is one of
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