Eswatini, commonly known as Swaziland, is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. Spanning a geographical area of approximately 17,364 square kilometres, the country's population is widely dispersed across mountainous and lowveld regions, with a concentration of settlements in the Manzini, Hhohho, and Shiselweni regions. This geographical diversity and population distribution present unique challenges for infrastructure development, including telecommunications. The country has made significant strides in technology and telecommunications, with the Eswatini Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC) spearheading most of the developments. However, the mountainous terrain poses challenges for the distribution of telecom and internet services. To address this, the EPTC has implemented innovative solutions such as the use of microwave technology for signal distribution to remote areas. The country has also shown promise in the renewable energy sector, harnessing hydroelectric power from the Great Usuthu River and solar energy, indicating potential for future technological advancements in this area. In essence, Eswatini's unique geographical and demographic characteristics should be taken into account when developing and implementing technology and telecommunications solutions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Eswatini Mobile Limited was incorporated in the Kingdom of Eswatini on the 13th May 2016. Eswatini Mobile Limited was setup as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to apply for a license to build and operate a mobile telecommunication network in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
In October 2016, Eswatini Communication Commission (SCCOM) called on all interested companies to bid for the Third Telecommunications Operators License. bids were submitted, evaluated and the final decision selecting Swazi Mobile Limited as the winner was announced on the 29th of December 2016. The Licenses to be the Third...
Since its inception in 1998, MTN Swaziland has developed to become one of Swaziland's most successful and prominent businesses. MTN Swaziland is a telecommunications partner that is a subsidiary of MTN Group. The geographical network coverage was last measured at 96% and population coverage is at 98%. Swazi MTN is a Swazi company and its shareholding structure stands as follows: SPTC–41%; MTN Group–30%; Esteemed Shareholder–10%; Swaziland Empowerment Limited–19%.