Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Telecom Namibia have won Phase 2 of the Universal Service Fund (USF) rollout, receiving a combined N$42,123,377 to expand mobile broadband and voice coverage in underserved regions.
CRAN Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, Mufaro Nesongano, said the funding will support new infrastructure development in Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto, Zambezi and //Karas.
“The successful bidders are Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), awarded subsidies for eight sites totalling N$32,326,727.00, and Telecom Namibia Limited (TN), awarded subsidies for three sites totalling N$9,796,650.00,” he said.
He said Phase 2 will fund the construction of new Radio Access Network (RAN) sites and that all health and educational facilities covered by the programme will receive connectivity at no cost.
“All educational and health facilities covered by these RAN sites will be connected and receive free services for a period of seven years,” he said.
CRAN said the initiative aims to enhance nationwide connectivity, bridge the digital divide and support socio-economic development in remote areas.
The regulator on Wednesday launched Phase 1 of the USF Tower initiative in Epinga, Ohangwena.
