By Reuters
MTN South Africa (MTNJ.J), opens new tab on Tuesday launched MTN Icon 5G, a 5G-enabled smartphone it plans to sell for 2,499 rand ($138) as part of its commitment to make mobile internet more accessible and switch customers from older 2G and 3G technologies.
While growth in mobile internet penetration has reduced the digital divide among South Africans, a significant gap remains, according to the GSMA industry body, with the main reason being affordability.
MTN Icon 5G provides an affordable entry point for customers seeking to benefit from 5G’s faster data speeds, lower latency, and enhanced user experiences, MTN said in a statement.
The smartphone, which is also available from R219 per month on a 36-month contract, is manufactured by Chinese handset maker ZTE Corp, MTN said in an emailed response to questions.
MTN, South Africa’s second biggest mobile operator, also introduced the phone as a way to
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