beMOBILE Spends P90m To Boost Network
Monday, June 01, 2015
beMOBILE is a 100% subsidiary of BTCL. The event was themed, “ Value creation through innovative partnerships.’ “ The investment is geared at improving customer experience. We not only added more sites but improved network capability to handle next generation technologies,” said Taylor.
The CEO added, “Significant investment is planned in our mobile networks for the year 2015/16 for further 3G enhancement and 4G mobile roll-out.” Taylor said the developments are part of BTCL’s efforts to encourage economic growth and support businesses in the country as well making sure that the firm stays competitive in the mobile network industry.
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