7Mobile, Telecom & ConnectivityNewJun 23, 2026
MTN leads Africa's 3G sunset, forcing mass 4G/5G migration
MTN is leading a continent-wide 3G network shutdown that will compel millions of subscribers across Africa to migrate to 4G or 5G services. The sunset marks the end of a two-decade era for 3G infrastructure on the continent.
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- After two decades, Nigeria’s 3G era is nearing its final calltechcabal.com · T1