Internet speeds in towns and settlements such as Maltahöhe, Rietoog, Stampriet, Aranos, Oshifo, Khorixas, Tsandi, and Otavi are about to sour to unbelievable heights after Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) connected residents in these areas to its fixed internet service offering called Spectra.
“As part of our commercial strategy, MTC will be in the coming months, until the end of our fiscal year, be connecting rural and semi-urban communities onto our fiber network country wide,” said MTC’s Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo.
According to Ekandjo, the expansion is part of MTC’s remote outreach strategy to bridge the digital divide by investing and providing reliable and high-speed internet services to the periphery settlements, as opposed to a mere urban-centric presence.
“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 fiber transmission network for fixed internet service has predominantly been urban-centric,” he said.
Ekandjo added, “MTC is committed to aiding 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 fiber network transmission covering a land area of 2 738km as part of its long-term strategy for an inclusive digital economy. Furthermore, in response to a national call, MTC, two weeks ago, launched 5G commercial in five towns, namely Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Ongwediva, and Walvis Bay, with more set to follow suit.
“We are therefore pleased to have expanded our fixed internet services to new eight 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 explained.