MTN Ghana launches 054 Network Code, to launch 3.5G soon

MTN Ghana has added a new network code 054 to its existing code.

The new network code allotted by the industry regulator, National Communications Authority (NCA), will take effect from January 15,2009. In his address the Chief Marketing Officer, George Andah disclosed that the allocation of a new network code was to enable MTN respond to the continued interest in its products and services..

He said ‘the ever-increasing support from customers keen to benefit from MTN’s superior value proposition has occasioned MTN ‘s application for a new network code.’

‘While MTN remains grateful for the continued support from Ghanaians, it is also important to plan in advance and make room for even more customers to enjoy the superior experience MTN is committed to providing for its customers,’ George Andah added.

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Brett Goschen, said the introduction of the new code was to give potential customers a chance to enjoy MTN’s services. He said MTN would soon launch a 3.5G Network to provide high data speed and internet access in addition to numerous and innovative products and services. The company would also increase investment in capital expenditure including building a countrywide fibre network to improve the overall network quality.

To make calls or send SMS, customers are required to add the relevant prefix to the number being dialed, e.g 024 and the customer’s unique number(024 1000000 or 054 and the customer’s unique number(054 1000000).For International calls, customers will have to dial the country code, the relevant prefix and customer’s unique number; e.g. +233 24 1000000 or +233 54 1000000.

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Oluniyi D. Ajao
Oluniyi D. Ajao is an Internet Entrepreneur and Tech Enthusiast based in South Africa. Follow him on twitter @niyyie for more tech updates.

2 Comments

  1. MTN is best network and i have beening using this network for the past four years.Being on this network is very reliable..Fastest internet,and the leading network in africa and the middle east.

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