R100 million worth of cell phone towers are going up in the most remote parts of KZN Business Insider SA facebook Vodacom has invested R100 million in its Rural Coverage Acceleration Programme. This has brought mobile network coverage to remote regions in South Africa, with 82 cell phone towers deployed in KwaZulu-Natal alone since 2018. These base stations are strategically placed to cover rural schools, community halls, and taxi ranks. The newfound reception is also making a dent in cross-border crimes, with better communication around Lesotho, Mozambique, and eSwatini. For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. Mobile network coverage is being brought to far-flung regions of KwaZulu-Natal as part of Vodacom's Rural Coverage Acceleration Programme. Nearly R100 million has already been invested in 84 new base station sites, with the company targeting 95% 4G coverage in the province by the end of 2022.