MTN Brings Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 Devices to Nigeria

*Windows Phone 8

Telecommunications giant, MTN said it will be a key operator in Africa to deliver the recently introduced Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 devices to its customers in South Africa in November, with Ghana and Nigeria following in December.

Following the entry into a strategic alliance with Microsoft, acclaimed global software leaders, MTN customers in Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana will be among the first users in the world to experience the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 operating systems. Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices will be available in other MTN markets soon afterwards.

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 provide users with a unified experience across the PC, phone and tablet.

Microsoft had on June 20, 2012 unveiled Windows Phone 8, announcing a new generation of the operating system for release later in 2012. Windows Phone 8 will replace Microsoft’s previously Windows CE-based architecture with one based off the Windows NT kernel with many components shared with Windows 8, allowing applications to be easily ported between the two platforms.

But Brett Goschen, CEO, MTN Nigeria, said the launch of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices in MTN markets is integral to the telecom giant’s aim to offer

customers a rich and dynamic digital services user experience. 

“MTN is particularly excited about the alliance with Microsoft as it ties in perfectly with our customer-centricity approach. Our customers have become dynamic consumers of digital services and want immediacy. Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 allow us to offer them just that,” he said.

Oran Dror, Senior Director, Operator Channels, Microsoft Middle East and Africa stated that Microsoft was delighted to collaborate with MTN to make Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 available in Africa.

“With Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, MTN customers will have a fast and fluid experience that comes to life with exciting hardware and applications and interoperability with the cloud,” he said.

MTN continues to make significant investments towards network infrastructure across its markets. For instance, MTN will soon launch a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in South Africa, which will further enhance the user-experience of Windows Phone 8.

“MTN is committed to leading the delivery of a brighter digital world to our customers and Windows 8 provides an unparalleled digital services experience. To this end, MTN will showcase Microsoft offerings across phones, PCs and tablets in our flagship stores in Nigeria and beyond,” concludes Goschen.