Maria David
THE Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) on Sunday announced the deployment and availability of 5G services in the country.
MTC made the announcement during the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF).
With the soft launch, MTC once again becomes the first operator in the country to bring the keenly awaited technology to Namibian shores.
Currently, 5G technology is available in Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Windhoek, and will be followed by an aggressive deployment in the next few months to ensure that all Namibians have access to this technology.
Speaking at the announcement, MTC’s Chief Technical and Information Officer, Monica Nehemia, said the benefits of 5G will serve as a key catalyst in advancing other innovations, industries, and Namibia’s digital economy.
According to Nehemia, as a company they are proud to make 5G available to the market.
“MTC remains committed to leading Namibia’s digital transformation through the provision of reliable and up-to-date network technology that facilitates access to information, critical services, and communication, thereby bridging the digital divide,” she said.
She added that the connectivity power and seamlessness that comes with 5G is exactly what is needed to propel the digitisation of enterprise solutions across the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, cloud computing, and payments, thereby enhancing business operations, efficiency, and fostering innovation and scalability.
Nehemia indicated that MTC aspires to become Namibia’s leading purpose-driven technology company by 2030, and it is compelling to envisage the opportunities that next-generation technologies like 5G will unlock for the continent.
“From immersive experiences, gaming, smart warehousing, telemedicine, to smart irrigation, the possibilities are limitless as we work towards achieving our national goal of becoming a smart digital economic enabler,” she added.
While the public launch is imminent, the announcement follows the commitment made in February 2024, when MTC successfully trialled 5G technology.
This is a significant and historic milestone for our country’s technological infrastructure and digital journey, which has seen us progress from 2G all the way to 5G.
PICTURED: MTC’s Chief Technical and Information Officer, Monica Nehemia. Photo: MTC
