MTN Rwanda has selected Ericsson for multimedia and charging solutions for the operator’s prepaid segment.

By transforming its network into an IP-based converged network and migrating all of its subscribers to a common IP-based service platform, MTN Rwandacell secures that high-quality voice and multimedia services will be available to its subscribers, whether they are on pre-paid or post-paid plans.

Andrew Rugege, Chief Operating Officer MTN Rwandacell, comments, “With Ericsson’s support, we have succeeded in achieving a prepaid solution for multimedia services using the same account as for voice. With the very same scratch card, you can now load airtime and use it for voice and data wherever you are.”

Ericsson has deployed the IMS-based Multimedia Telephony Solution combined with Ericsson Charging System, the world leading real-time convergent charging solution.

Lars Lindén, head of Region Sub-Saharan Africa for Ericsson, says, “MTN Rwandacell is leading the way for African people to be able to use new and innovative services, while widening the possibilities for anyone to conveniently pay for them.”