The Rural Telephone Project of the MTN Nigeria Foundation has been short listed for the 2006 GSM Association award in the category of Best Mobile Community Service. The Community Service Award recognizes and applauds those who work in the background of the mobile telecommunications industry or apply the mobile wireless technology in a unique way for the benefit of their local community or the community at large. Winners will be announced at a Gala evening scheduled to take place as part of the 3GSM World congress in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday 14th February 2006.