Omnispace, the company redefining mobile connectivity for the 21st century, has announced a partnership with MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator.
MTN provides voice, data, fintech, digital, enterprise, wholesale and API services to more than 290 million customers in 19 countries. The partnership will explore the use of his S-band in satellite services to expand MTN’s portfolio of wireless services in the market.
This initiative highlights Omnispace and MTN’s joint commitment to developing cost-effective global connectivity solutions beyond existing mobile and terrestrial networks. The companies will explore integrating MTN’s terrestrial mobile network with the Omnispace Non-Terrestrial (NTN) network, leveraging 3GPP standards, to provide consumer mobile and enterprise IoT services. Additionally, the two companies will explore how they can collaborate in the development and growth of the device and software ecosystem.
Under this agreement, Omnispace will develop a next-generation, standards-based mobile and IoT network designed to serve the MTN market. In the meantime, the companies plan to collaborate on testing existing technology, demonstrating capabilities, and use cases using Omnispace’s orbiting satellites.
Mazen Mroué, MTN Group Chief Technology and Information Officer
Through this collaboration, we aim to systematically expand our range of services, understanding the critical role that connectivity plays in shaping and supporting society’s growth. Our partnership with Omnispace is a strategic step to ensure consistent and reliable access to our networks, contributing to the foundational infrastructure that supports a digitally inclusive future and providing access to all. Enabling the benefits of modern connected living.
Ram Viswanathan, CEO of Omnispace
This collaboration will provide access to secure, cost-effective, and ubiquitous 5G mobile connectivity by seamlessly integrating their respective satellite and terrestrial networks. Omnispace is pleased to collaborate with MTN to deliver a first-of-its-kind 3GPP standards-based solution that adds non-terrestrial network connectivity to a large ecosystem of compatible devices, products, and applications. .
