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MTN Uganda has deployed the Ericsson Converged Wallet platform to support more than seven million current mobile wallet users and 50,000 agents. The new solution which replaces the company's existing mobile wallet platform, enables the operator to quickly introduce relevant, new and differentiated mobile financial services.
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The rollout is part of MTN Group and Ericsson's strategic partnership to introduce Ericsson Converged Wallet across the operator's vast African and Middle Eastern footprint. According to Ericsson, the deal represents the first time that a mobile financial services solution is being integrated into a charging system, and also deployed as a hub solution to connect to operations across country's borders. This migration was supported by dedicated m-commerce delivery teams at Ericsson's Global Competence Hub - a virtual organization that unites Ericsson experts around the globe - and the Global Service Center in India, added Ericsson.
Brian Gouldie, CEO, MTN Uganda
Through our work with Ericsson, MTN Uganda offers MTN Mobile Money to bridge the gap between the region's banked and unbanked populations, providing wide and crucial access to financial services. With our rollout of Ericsson Converged Wallet platform, we have enhanced the stability and security of our mobile financial services offering, while gaining the ability to deliver better mobile financial services offers and service bundles as part of our pre-paid services.
Peter Heuman, VP, Head of M-Commerce, Ericsson
MTN Group's deployment of Ericsson Converged Wallet in Uganda follows a long history of our close collaboration in related areas. We are proud of the important work we are doing together in the region to bring mobile financial services to millions of people in tight co-operation with MTN.
