Lonestar Cell
Lonestar Cell is a telecommunications company based in Monrovia, Liberia.[1] The company owns and operates the largest wireless telecommunications network in Liberia, with 48% of the market share in 2011. Founded in 2000 by Beirut-based Investcom, the company became a subsidiary of the South African conglomerate MTN Group following MTN's acquisition of Investcom in 2006. Liberian businessman Benoni Urey is the Chair of Lonestar Communication Corporation and owns a significant portion of the company through his PLC Investments Grouup. [2]
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Nationwide |
Key people | Mazen Mroue (CEO) Benoni Urey (Chair) |
| Products | Mobile telephones |
| Owner | MTN Group |
| Website | lonestarcell.com |
References
- Johnson, Alaskai Moore (2018-10-15). "Liberia - Lonestar Cell MTN Launches Mobile Money Online Platform for WAEC Fees Payment". FrontPageAfrica (Monrovia). Retrieved 2018-10-29.
- FoxNews.com, "Firm that paid Obama adviser in business with warlord-tied official", August 11, 2012.
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