# Nokia selected by MTN South Africa for 5G RAN expansion

Nokia has been selected by MTN South Africa to modernize its 2G/3G/4G radio network and expand its 5G radio network across 2800 sites in Central and Eastern South Africa. Nokia will deploy its AirScale portfolio.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-02-27
- Where: Central and Eastern South Africa, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: 5G radio access network equipment, AirScale portfolio
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Nokia](https://endata.com/companies/18565.md) (supplier)
- [MTN South Africa](https://endata.com/companies/68809.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [nokia.com](https://www.nokia.com/newsroom/nokia-wins-deal-with-mtn-to-accelerate-expansion-of-5g-in-south-africa-mwc23/), 2023-02-27: "Nokia today announced that it has been selected by MTN South Africa (MTN SA) for the first time ever as one of its 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment providers"

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