insert_link 3 Business / Economics Telecom to Launch 5G Services by 2026, Begins With Infrastructure Upgrades Telecom plans to introduce commercial 5G services in targeted areas by 2026, starting with trial deployments in Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions in 2025. CEO Stanley Shanapinda announced that the company is upgrading its core network infrastructure and expanding 4G and 4.5G networks to ensure seamless connectivity. Additionally, Telecom is replacing copper lines with fiber optic cables in several areas to improve service quality and combat copper theft. The company has […] todayAugust 28, 2024 12 3
insert_link Business / Economics 01 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Telecom Namibia Launches Equiano Cable; Rand Strengthens; Fed Holds Rates; Samsung Sees Record Growth Telecom Namibia Activates Equiano Cable: Boosting ICT in the Region Telecom Namibia has officially activated its capacity on the Equiano subsea cable, marking a significant milestone for the country's ICT sector. The Equiano cable, commissioned by Google, establishes Namibia as a key player in regional information and communication technology. It connects Namibia to Europe via Portugal and links to other parts of Africa through Cape Town and Johannesburg, enhancing the […] todayAugust 1, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Communications Regulatory Authority Pursues Tax Reductions for Cheaper Telecom Services Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of the Communications Regulatory Authority , announces a taxation study aimed at engaging the government to reduce taxes in the telecom sector. The goal is to make data and phone calls more affordable. Cran is also conducting a pricing study for voice clips, SMSes, and data to determine mobile service prices, with regulations to follow once completed. Stakeholder engagements have begun, with some licensees already reducing prices. […] todayApril 26, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Omusati residents vandalise telecommunication infrastructure Residents of the Omusati region continue to vandalise telecommunications infrastructure, disrupting connectivity in the region. Here is the Omusati Governor Erginus Endjala with more details. todayNovember 30, 2023 27