what services dose MTN provide? Africa’s largest mobile network operatorProviding voice, data, fintech, digital, enterprise, wholesale and API services to more than 292 million customers in 19 markets. MTN Group Ltd. engages in the provision of network information technology services. It offers broadband and Internet products and services and converged fixed or mobile products and services. The firm serves local, national and international telecommunications industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Roodepoort, South Africa. MTN Group Company Stats Industry Telecommunications Services, Cable Supplier Founded 1994 Headquarters Johannesburg Country/Territory South Africa Chief Executive Officer Ralph Tendai Mupita EmployeesIn March 2019 MTN launched a WhatsApp channel to let its customers buy airtime and data bundles through the messaging app. Customers can also check their balances and store their credit or debit cards in the app for future purchases. The service is provided by another South African company, Clickatell. In the same year, MTN launched a communication platform ayoba The company was founded in 1994 as M-Cell with assistance from the South African government.In 1995, it replaced its then CEO, John Beck, with Robert (Bob) Chaphe and founder Leena Jaitley. In 2001, the company reported that its controlling shareholder was Johnnic Holdings, and the chairperson was Irene Charnley.In 2002, Phuthuma Nhleko became the CEO, replacing then-CEO Paul Edwards, who had invested in expansion to Nigeria. MTN’s competitors in South Africa include Vodacom, Cell C and Telkom Mobile. In May 2008, Bharti Airtel, an India-based telecommunications company, explored the possibility of buying MTN Group. Reliance Communications was also in talks with MTN for a “potential combination of their businesses”. In July, the two companies ended discussions regarding the merger. In June 2008, MTN Group agreed to purchase Verizon Business South Africa, which was a provider of data services to customers in South Africa and four other African countries.The acquisition was completed on 28 February 2009. On 26 June 2009, MTN Group’s subsidiary merged with Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS), a subsidiary of Belgacom.The combined subsidiary functioned as the international gateway for carrier services of MTN. In October 2012, MTN announced a partnership with Afrihost to provide DSL Broadband services in Africa. In November 2012, South African holding company Shanduka Group acquired a minority stake in MTN Group’s Nigeria business for $335 million. MTN mast in Kaduna State In 2014, MTN was named on the 2014 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brand rankings and named the Most Admired and Most Valuable Brand in Africa. MTN retained its ranking as the Most Admired and the Most Valuable African brand in 2015. In March 2016, the company appointed Rob Shuter as chief executive officer along with founder of MTN Leena Jaitley. Shutter was replaced on 1 September 2020 when Ralph Mupita was appointed