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Airtel forays into Rwanda

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Voice&Data Bureau
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Bharti Airtel has been awarded a license by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency to operate 2G and 3G GSM mobile services in Rwanda. Bharti Airtel plans to invest over USD 100 million in its operations in Rwanda over the next three years. The Company's operations will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in the country.

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With this license, the Company's footprint across the African continent will expand to 17 countries. Rwanda is amongst the fastest growing telecom markets in Africa. According to the National Statistics Institute of Rwanda, the mobile penetration in the country was 38.4%, as of July 2011.

Honourable Minister in the President's Office in Charge of ICT, Dr. Ignace GATARE said, “We welcome Bharti Airtel to Rwanda and are confident that their experience in operating in emerging markets will add immense value to our telecommunications sector. This also marks the largest investment out of India into Rwanda and will be invaluable in enhancing the economic cooperation between the two Nations.”

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