MTN South Sudan Honoured for Expanding Free Access to Digital Education
The telecommunications operator received an appreciation plaque in recognition of its efforts to make online educational resources more accessible to students and teachers across the country.
MTN South Sudan has been recognised by Educare South Sudan for its contribution to expanding access to digital education through the zero-rating of the Junub Academy E-Learning Platform. The telecommunications operator received an appreciation plaque in recognition of its efforts to make online educational resources more accessible to students and teachers across the country.
The company said the initiative enables users to access the Junub Academy E-Learning Platform without incurring mobile data charges, helping to remove one of the key barriers to digital learning. By eliminating data costs, MTN South Sudan aims to support greater access to educational content and improve learning opportunities for both students and educators.
MTN South Sudan expressed gratitude to Educare South Sudan for the recognition and acknowledged the partnership as an important step toward advancing digital education in the country. The operator said the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to leveraging technology to improve access to quality learning resources.
Reaffirming its broader mission, MTN South Sudan said it believes that connecting people to education creates pathways to greater opportunities. The company added that initiatives such as zero-rating educational platforms demonstrate how telecommunications providers can contribute to improving digital inclusion and expanding access to education.