Sudan, located in North-East Africa, is the third largest country on the continent with a diverse terrain that includes deserts, mountains, and the Nile River. Its population of approximately 46 million is unevenly distributed, with a significant concentration in the central and eastern regions, specifically Khartoum, its capital and largest city. Sudan has a unique territory, Darfur, in the western region, which has faced significant geopolitical conflict. In terms of telecommunications the country has seen recent growth, but it is still largely underdeveloped with low internet penetration rates and limited broadband infrastructure. Sudan’s electricity infrastructure is also underdeveloped, with a heavy reliance on traditional biomass for energy. However, the potential for renewable energy, particularly solar and hydropower, is significant.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
MTN Sudan, a subsidiary of the MTN Group, is a significant player in the telecommunications sector in Sudan. The MTN Group, a multinational telecommunications provider, operates in over 20 countries across Africa and the Middle East. MTN Sudan, then known as Areeba, was launched in September 2005 after winning the second GSM license in Sudan in September 2004 through its legal entity Bashair Telecom. By the end of 2008, MTN Sudan had established over 8,500 points of sale across the country, serving a subscriber base of approximately 3 million. It is the smallest of the three mobile networks...
