Digitel South Sudan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 12 July 2021 |
| Headquarters | Juba, South Sudan |
| Services |
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| Website | www |
Digitel South Sudan is a private telecommunications company based in Juba, South Sudan. It provides mobile telecommunications and mobile broadband services. The company began operations in July 2021.
Overview
Digitel South Sudan was launched on 12 July 2021 as a mobile network operator with regional and international media reporting that it was the first telecommunications company in South Sudan to be locally owned.[1][2]
Coverage of the company's launch linked its entry into the market with efforts to increase competition and expand access to telecommunications services in South Sudan.[3]
Digitel operates from its headquarters in Juba, South Sudan which functions as the company's administrative and operational base.[4][5]
Technology
In June 2024, Digitel announced the launch of a 5G trial network in Juba,[6] which was described by local and international telecommunications media as the first reported 5G deployment in South Sudan.[7][8]
In 2025, digitel introduced a digital portal for verifying national examination results, developed in coordination with government authorities.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Malak, Garang A. (13 July 2021). "South Sudan-owned telecom company begins operations". Nation.Africa. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Digitel launches South Sudan's first locally owned MNO". Gulf News. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "South Sudanese-owned telecom firm launches operation". Radio Tamazuj. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Yona, Mila Joshua. "Digitel-South Sudan: Everything You Need To Know About It". Milasona. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Contact". Digitel South Sudan. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Ranjan, Aayushya (17 June 2024). "Digitel launches South Sudan's first 5G network in historic trial". TechAfricaNews. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Ninrew, Chany (13 June 2024). "Digitel launches first ever 5G network in South Sudan". Eye Radio. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Tanner, John (18 June 2024). "Digitel launched first 5G trial in South Sudan". Developing Telecoms. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Govt: Digitel introduces a portal for verifying exam results". Sudan's Post. 5 March 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2026.