Telecom Namibia says it is enhancing its network infrastructure by deploying 77 new mobile base stations nationwide.
The project aims to improve network coverage, capacity, and speed, benefiting urban and rural customers.
Telecoms Acting Head: Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ndapewa Neshila, said the new base stations will introduce additional LTE frequencies of 700MHz and 800MHz to underserved areas.
“Telecom Namibia is significantly expanding its network infrastructure by deploying 77 new mobile base stations nationwide in the 2023/2024 FY. This ambitious project aims to enhance network coverage, capacity, and speed, benefiting both urban and rural customers,” she said.
Neshila further explained that as part of this initiative, Telecom Namibia has successfully launched pilot sites in Cimbebasia and Kariba – Goreangab.
The Cimbebasia and Kariba sites are already activated and are currently undergoing soak testing.
To support these new base stations, the company is constructing backhaul fiber lines for optimal high-speed connectivity to the sites.
Telecom Namibia plans to complete the rollout of additional base stations in key locations by the end of January 2025.
These sites are located in Windhoek (Eros, Cimbebasia, Khomasdal, Rocky Crest, and Golgota) as well as Mariental, Otjiwarongo, Otavi, Okahandja, Rundu, Rietfontein, Grootfontein, Swakopmund (Kramersdorf and Mondesa), Mariental, Keetmanshoop, Ondangwa, Nkurenkuru, Ohangwena, Okahao, Etayi, Omahenene, Ongwediva, Oshakati, Katima Mulilo, Dordabis, Buitepos, Mururani, Drimiopsis, Corridor POS 13, Otjimanangombe, Ovinjuru, Rooidag, Leonardville, Onguari, Epukiro, and Aminius among other areas across the country.
