WINDHOEK, Aug. 22 — Namibia’s national telecommunications provider announced that it has expanded mobile network coverage to about 93 percent of the country’s population.
Telecom Namibia revealed the milestone on Thursday during the launch of a new mobile network tower in the northern region of Omusati, underscoring its commitment to connecting underserved communities.
Telecom Namibia Chief Executive Officer Stanley Shanapinda said the expansion provides the vast majority of Namibians with access to essential 2G, 3G, or 4G services, enabling them to make calls and access the internet on their mobile devices.
“However, we remain mindful that roughly 7 percent of our population still lacks any network coverage, mostly in remote and rural areas,” he said.
Shanapinda said the launch of the tower is part of Telecom Namibia’s broader commitment to ensuring that no Namibian is left behind in the digital age.
“According to the latest data, 87.2 percent of our people have access to modern 3G/4G networks, and with projects like this, that number will continue to rise,” he said.
Shanapinda added that each new tower moves closer to 100 percent coverage, a goal that aligns with the southern African country’s development agendas and the global drive to bridge the digital divide. (Xinhua)
