SENS Note - 27 July 2005

MTN release subscriber numbers

As of 30 June 2005, MTN recorded 17 039 000 capable subscribers on its networks operated in South Africa and other African countries. This represents an increase of 8.9% since 31 March 2005, the end of the last reporting period. Compared to 30 June 2004, this represents a 50% year-on-year growth in subscribers (as measured on the previous subscriber definition for the international operations). With effect from 1 July 2005, the group has acquired a 51% interest in Loteny Telecom, a cellular operator in the Republic of Ivory Coast which at present has over 900 000 subscribers on its network and as a result would increase MTN`s total subscribers to close to 18 million. MTN South Africa increased its subscriber base by 5.1% to 8 407 000 subscribers. This consists of 1 457 000 post-paid subscribers and 6 950 000 pre-paid subscribers, with increases of 4.7% and 5.1% since 31 March 2005 respectively. Blended average revenue per user per month (ARPU) reduced in line with expectations to R169.00. Pre-paid ARPU of R88.00 and post-paid ARPU of R555.00 were recorded.

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