Airtel has been adding 824,000 subs per month in Africa

Airtel announced it has signed up its 50 millionth mobile customer in Africa, having achieved this milestone within 17 months of acquiring Zain’s mobile operations in 16 African countries. The India-based company has added 14 million new mobile customers since taking over operations in Africa, equating to just under 824,000 additions a month.

“The milestone demonstrates our continued dedication and commitment to Africa," said Manoj Kohli, CEO (International) and joint MD, Bharti Airtel.

Airtel Africa claims to have invested approximately US$1 billion in network infrastructure during the current financial year, having been awarded twelve 3G licences across its operations.

Earlier this year; the company expanded its footprint by being granted a licence to operate a GSM network in Rwanda.

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