Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its fixed internet service, Spectra, to residents in Maltahöhe, Rietoog, Stampriet, Aranos, Oshifo, Khorixas, Tsandi and Otavi.
The company’s Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, said the rollout forms part of MTC’s commercial strategy to connect rural and semi-urban communities to its fibre network.
“As part of our commercial strategy, MTC will in the coming months until the end of our fiscal year connect rural and semi-urban communities onto our fibre network countrywide,” he said.
Ekandjo explained that the initiative is part of MTC’s broader remote outreach strategy to bridge the digital divide by extending reliable, high-speed internet services to settlements outside the main urban centres.
“Our Spectra offering is the last entrant in the highly competitive fixed internet market, and our phased approach was always to start building it centrally, linked towards outward expansion. Hence, it is noticeable that our rollout of our fibre transmission network for fixed internet service has predominantly been urban-centric,” he said.
He stressed that MTC was committed to supporting Namibia’s digital transformation and economic growth through inclusivity.
“MTC is committed to aid Namibia’s digital transformation and socio-economic growth, and more than ever, we are intentional with our inclusive approach. This means households and businesses in Maltahöhe or Uis can equally have access to quality and affordable internet connectivity – enabling them to participate in and meaningfully contribute to the mainstream economy.”
Earlier this year, MTC announced the deployment of its fibre transmission network covering 2,738 kilometres as part of its long-term strategy for an inclusive digital economy.
Two weeks ago, the company also launched commercial 5G services in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Ongwediva and Walvis Bay, with more towns expected to follow.
“We are therefore pleased to have expanded our Spectra fixed internet services to eight new community areas and are proud of our recent go-to-market of 5G service. Inclusivity is central to a sustainable economy. Hence, we commit to continue connecting Namibians digitally,” Ekandjo said.
