The MTN Group

The MTN was officially launched in South Africa in 2001 and has grown exponentially over the years to the point that the bright yellow brand has become ubiquitous in Rainbow Nation and beyond.

In December 2020, MTN recorded 280 million subscribers, making it the 8th largest mobile network operator globally and the largest in Africa. In over 20 countries, one-third of the company's revenue comes from Nigeria, which holds about 35% market share.

In 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 that has a global reach, Clickatell, which is a WhatsApp Business Solution provider.

Founded: 1994

Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa

Website: https://www.mtn.com/