ZANTEL UPGRADES ITS NETWORK FOR BETTER SERVICES

Benoit Janin, Zantel Chief Executive Officer.

Customers to select automatic Network Selectionand enable Data Roaming on their phones
Dar es Salaam, Friday 21st October 2016 - Zantel has set the pace in delivering innovative telecommunication solutions that have changed the lives of millions of people in Tanzania. The company is currently undertaking a modernization of it network in order to ensure that everyone can enjoy the best 4G data experience.

In a press statement issued in Dar es Salaam, Benoit Janin, Zantel Chief Executive Officer said, “we have invested continuously in our network to ensure that every one in Tanzania can enjoy the benefits of mobile technology with Zantel. The ongoing network upgrade will further strengthen our network quality, unmatched coverage and access the fastest internet services available in the market today on the new 4G network”

As a result of a technical requirement of the modernization process of the network, Zantel customers will temporarily need to ensure that their phone settings are adjusted as of the 1st of November until 31st December 2016.

To that effect – we are asking our customers to have their network settings set to “Automatic Network Selection” and enable data roaming so that they can continue enjoying Zantel services.

‘We are fully committed to ensure that our network delivers sustainable value to our customers, our shareholders and other key stakeholder expectations. Through a number of targeted acquisitions, strategic partnership and investment in our own infrastructure, we have taken deliberate steps to ensure that our customers in every corner of the country are at the cutting edge of this technological evolution’. He added.

Zantel’s network upgrade will enable all customers to benefit from better coverage and improved internet browsing speed. The country will also benefit from the boost that 4G faster internet connections will provide to businesses and the development of innovative technologies and digital services.

Zantel welcomes everyone to test and enjoy the Zantel 4G Data experience.

About Zantel

Zantel believes that apart from offering a solid platform of technological innovation, sustainable investment is the bedrock of stellar growth and economic stability. Zantel consistently demonstrates its core values of affordable, consistent and seamless services through its International Gateway services, Fixed, Mobile, data services through its 4G and 3G networks and mobile Finance services popularly known as ‘Ezypesa”.

Zantel is one of Millicom’s brands. Millicom is a leading telecom and media company dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa. Millicom sets the pace when it comes to providing innovative and customer-centric digital life style services to the world’s emerging markets.

The Millicom Group employs more than 16,000 people and provides mobile services to over 62 million customers. Founded in 1990, Millicom International Cellular SA is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the symbol MIC.

For further information about Zantel visit; www.zantel.co.tz

Contact:

Rukia Mtingwa – Manager Brand and Communication
Mobile: +255 774 55 9999
r.mtingwa@zantel.co.tz