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class="bday dtstart published updated">November 30, 1993</span>)</span></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Headquarters</th><td class="infobox-data label">PSSSF COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, Sam Nujoma Road, <br /> <a href="/wiki/Dar_es_Salaam" title="Dar es Salaam">Dar es Salaam</a>, <a href="/wiki/Tanzania" title="Tanzania">Tanzania</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Area served</div></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/wiki/Tanzania" title="Tanzania">Tanzania</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Key people</div></th><td class="infobox-data agent">Kamal Okba - <a href="/wiki/Managing_Director" class="mw-redirect" title="Managing Director">MD</a> <br /> Shavkat Berdiev - <a href="/wiki/Chief_Commercial_Officer" class="mw-redirect" title="Chief Commercial Officer">CCO</a></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Products</th><td class="infobox-data">Voice, Data, Messaging, Mobile Money</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label">Brands</th><td class="infobox-data">Yas <br /> Mixx by Yas</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><div style="display: inline-block; line-height: 1.2em; padding: .1em 0;">Number of employees</div></th><td class="infobox-data">300,000</td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="infobox-label"><a href="/wiki/Parent_company" class="mw-redirect" title="Parent company">Parent</a></th><td class="infobox-data"><a href="/w/index.php?title=Axian_Group&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Axian Group (page does not exist)">Axian Group</a></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><b>Yas</b> (Formally <b>Tigo</b>) is a telecommunication company in Tanzania. </p><p>With over 13.5 million registered subscribers to their network, Yas, directly and indirectly, employs over 300,000 Tanzanians including an extended network of customer service representatives, mobile money merchants, sales agents and distributors.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Yas is the biggest commercial brand of <a href="/w/index.php?title=Axian_Telecom_Group&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Axian Telecom Group (page does not exist)">Axian Telecom Group</a>, a pan-Afriacan company trading in 5 countries with commercial operations in <a href="/wiki/Madagascar" title="Madagascar">Madagascar</a>, <a href="/wiki/Comoros" title="Comoros">Comoros</a>, <a href="/wiki/Senegal" title="Senegal">Senegal</a>, <a href="/wiki/Togo" title="Togo">Togo</a> and <a href="/wiki/Tanzania" title="Tanzania">Tanzania</a>. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In 1993, there was liberalization of <a href="/wiki/Telecommunication" class="mw-redirect" title="Telecommunication">telecommunication</a> <a href="/wiki/Sector_(economic)" class="mw-redirect" title="Sector (economic)">sector</a> in the country which resulted in the dissolution of Tanzania Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (TPTC) in early 1994. MIC Tanzania Limited was granted a licence November 30, 1993. The <a href="/wiki/Corporation" title="Corporation">corporation</a> was a <a href="/wiki/Joint_venture" title="Joint venture">joint venture</a> between <a href="/wiki/Millicom" title="Millicom"> Millicom International Cellular</a> based in <a href="/wiki/Luxembourg" title="Luxembourg">Luxembourg</a>, Ultimate Communications Limited of Tanzania and Tanzania Posts and Telecommunications Corporation Bibi. In this venture, 27.7% of the issued <a href="/wiki/Share_capital" title="Share capital">share capital</a> was allotted to the Ultimate Communications Limited and Tanzania Posts and Telecommunications Corporation.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Mobitel">Mobitel</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Mobitel"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The company began operations in 1994 under the name Mobitel and launched Tanzania's first cellular (analogue) service. In 1998 the company expanded significantly and began pre-paid service under the brand "Simu Poa" and began issuing pre-paid cards under the brand "Kadi Poa".<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In 1999 Adesemi Tanzania another telecommunication company operating in the country was acquired by Mobitel and it gave Mobitel customers access to the companies Private Automatic Branch Exchange networks.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> At the time Mobitel was the first company in Africa that provided subscription-free Internet services under their "MobiNet" brand.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>in September 2000, with a partnership with <a href="/wiki/Ericsson" title="Ericsson">Ericsson</a> Mobitel launched its digital <a href="/wiki/GSM_network" class="mw-redirect" title="GSM network">GSM network</a> in <a href="/wiki/Dar_es_Salaam" title="Dar es Salaam">Dar es Salaam</a>. Both networks were run simultaneously, with the GSM network in the cities and the analogue network in rural areas. The GSM network was marketed under the brand "Buzz", while the analogue network remained under the "Kadi Poa" brand.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The analogue network was continually phased out and was eventually shutdown in September 2005. </p><p>In February 2004, MIC's parent company Millicom International Cellular took over the 26% stake from the government to control 84% of the company's equity.<sup id="cite_ref-TeleGeography_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TeleGeography-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="tiGO">tiGO</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: tiGO"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Tigo.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Tigo.JPG" decoding="async" width="193" height="192" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="193" data-file-height="192" /></a><figcaption>Tigo Logo</figcaption></figure> <p>In February 2006, after buying out its minority shareholders, the Luxembourg-based pan-African mobile <a href="/wiki/Network_operator" class="mw-redirect" title="Network operator">operator</a> Millicom International Cellular announced to take a full control of three of its African-based <a href="/wiki/Mobile_operators" class="mw-redirect" title="Mobile operators">Mobile operators</a> including MIC Tanzania Limited. In <a href="/wiki/Tanzania" title="Tanzania">Tanzania</a> a <a href="/wiki/USD" class="mw-redirect" title="USD">USD</a> 1.332 <a href="/wiki/Million" class="mw-redirect" title="Million">million</a> deal enables Millicom to acquire the remaining 16% <a href="/wiki/Equity_(finance)" title="Equity (finance)">stake</a> it did not already own after the cellco's minority <a href="/wiki/Shareholders" class="mw-redirect" title="Shareholders">shareholders</a> agreed to cancel their call option on the <a href="/wiki/Business" title="Business">business</a>. Since then Millicom is the full controller of the company.<sup id="cite_ref-TeleGeography_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-TeleGeography-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>After this take over the company re-branded the company from "Buzz" to "tiGO", in line with the company's operations globally. Since then the company has been at the forefront of innovation and has grown its customer base tremendously. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Re-branding_to_Yas">Re-branding to Yas</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Re-branding to Yas"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In April 2024 MIC was acquired by <a href="/w/index.php?title=Axian_Telecom_Group&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Axian Telecom Group (page does not exist)">Axian Telecom Group</a> and Tanzanian businessman <a href="/wiki/Rostam_Aziz" title="Rostam Aziz">Rostam Aziz</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>Following the parent's policy to aligning with a broader strategy to create a unified pan-African brand across its markets, in 26th November 2024 they changed the name from tiGO to Yas. This move reflects the company's focus on advancing digital innovation, financial inclusion, and connectivity throughout Africa. </p><p>The re-branding also includes the company's mobile financial services, with Tigo Pesa now operating under the name <b>Mixx by Yas</b>. This change is intended to streamline services and enhance synergies across Axian Telecom’s operations in Tanzania, Senegal, and Togo. </p><p>According to Axian Telecom, the Yas brand symbolizes Africa's energy and potential, emphasizing a commitment to sustainable growth and investment in digital transformation. With a customer base of 23.5 million in Tanzania, the company plans to continue driving technological advancements and supporting youth empowerment.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Initial_public_offering">Initial public offering</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Initial public offering"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In December 2016, in accordance to the government law, tiGO Tanzania applied to list the company on the <a href="/wiki/Dar_es_Salaam_Stock_Exchange" title="Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange">Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange</a>,<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> but as of April 9 2019 it was yet to go public.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Mobile_Services">Mobile Services</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Mobile Services"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Mobile_money">Mobile money</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Mobile money"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Tigo like all telecommunication brands in Tanzania operates Mobile money services. Currently, tigo operates the second largest network and subscriber base for mobile money services in Tanzania.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In 2014, the company became the first company in the world to share its profit with its subscribers through mobile money. The company issues quarterly dividends to customers based on their daily balance in their Mobile wallet. </p><p>Tigo Pesa (currently <b>Mixx by Yas</b>) also became 2014 the first in Africa to provide a fully interoperable mobile money service network; that allowed its customers to trade money between Vodacom, Airtel and Zantel.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The service also extended to Tigo in Rwanda and the company was the pioneer in East Africa's first cross-border money transfer mobile wallet product. The gateway allowed customers in <a href="/wiki/Rwanda" title="Rwanda">Rwanda</a> and Tanzania to send money to tiGO customers in the respective countries.<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="4G_LTE">4G LTE</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: 4G LTE"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In December 2015, Tigo Tanzania launched <a href="/wiki/LTE_(telecommunication)" title="LTE (telecommunication)">4G LTE</a> services in Dar es Salaam. The company was the first in the country to bring 4G and 3G speeds to its customers and possibly one of the first companies in Africa to provide <a href="/wiki/LTE_(telecommunication)" title="LTE (telecommunication)">LTE</a> services.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Statistics">Statistics</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Statistics"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Table below shows the number of subscribers tiGO had in December of the year based on figures by <a href="/wiki/Tanzania_Communication_Regulatory_Authority" class="mw-redirect" title="Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority">Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority</a>. </p> <table class="wikitable"> <tbody><tr align="center"> <th style="background: #082567;"> </th> <th style="background: #082567;"><span style="color:white;">Registered Subscribers</span> </th> <th style="background: #082567;"><span style="color:white;">Market Share</span> </th> <th style="background: #082567;"><span style="color:white;">Mobile Money Subscribers</span> </th> <th style="background: #082567;"><span style="color:white;">Market Share</span> </th> <th style="background: #082567;"><span style="color:white;">Notes</span> </th></tr> <tr> <td>2012 </td> <td align="center">6,370,796 </td> <td align="center">24% </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center"><sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2013 </td> <td align="center">6,297,288 </td> <td align="center">23% </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center"><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2014 </td> <td align="center">8,624,638 </td> <td align="center">25% </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center">N/A </td> <td align="center"><sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2015 </td> <td align="center">11,115,991 </td> <td align="center">28% </td> <td align="center">5,252,523 </td> <td align="center">30% </td> <td align="center"><sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2016<sup class="plainlinks nourlexpansion citation" id="ref_1"><a href="#endnote_1">*</a></sup> </td> <td align="center">11,606,567 </td> <td align="center">29% </td> <td align="center">5,584,052 </td> <td align="center">32% </td> <td align="center"><sup id="cite_ref-:0_21-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2017 </td> <td>11,062,852 </td> <td>27.7% </td> <td>6,091,578 </td> <td>27% </td> <td><sup id="cite_ref-:0_21-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </td></tr> <tr> <td>2020 </td> <td>12,660,697 </td> <td>25% </td> <td>8,754,060 </td> <td>28 </td> <td><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.tcra.go.tz/statistic/2020%20Quarterly%20Statistics%20Reports/december">19</a> </td></tr></tbody></table> <ul><li><style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1041539562">.mw-parser-output .citation{word-wrap:break-word}.mw-parser-output .citation:target{background-color:rgba(0,127,255,0.133)}</style><span class="citation wikicite" id="endnote_1"><b><a href="#ref_1">^*</a></b></span> Reports numbers as of Dec 2017.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: See also"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ol><li><a href="/wiki/3G" title="3G"> 3G Technology</a></li></ol> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=MIC_Tanzania_Limited&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media 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