Allexer Namundjembo
The public has 14 days to submit written comments on new spectrum licence applications and tariff proposals published by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) in the latest government gazette, no. 8766, dated 23 October 2025.
Cran invited public input on two major spectrum licence applications from Loc 8 Mobile (Pty) Ltd and Blue Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd under the Communications Act of 2009.
Loc 8 Mobile, a 100% Namibian-owned company, has applied for a licence in the 3350–3400 MHz band with a 50 MHz bandwidth (TDD) to provide mobile services in the Otjozondjupa, Kunene, Oshikoto, Omaheke, Ohangwena and Omusati regions.
Blue Telecommunications, which is 51% Namibian-owned, applied for a fixed satellite service licence covering national operations.
“The company’s application involves frequencies between 10.7 and 14.7 GHz for both uplink and downlink communications, intended for fixed satellite connectivity across Namibia,” the gazette reads.
Cran chief executive officer Emilia Nghikembua said members of the public must submit their comments within 14 days from the date of publication.
“All submissions must be clear and concise, and they must include the name and contact details of the person or organisation making them,” she stated.
Cran announced new tariff submissions from IT Guru Solutions and Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) in line with the regulations on submitting interconnection agreements and tariffs.
IT Guru Solutions proposed tariffs for its GIGA Wireless products, offering uncapped wireless internet packages ranging from 10 Mbps to 25 Mbps with monthly charges between N$475 and N$1 325, depending on the contract.
“A discounted installation fee of N$750 will apply during the promotional period from 8 October to 30 November 2025,” the notice revealed.
MTC submitted tariff adjustments for its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Plans and Bundles for prepaid and postpaid customers.
The plans include data, voice, and SMS bundles designed for automated device communication, with rates as low as N$0.90 per MB for data and N$0.23 per SMS.
The packages aim to strengthen business and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity across Namibia.
Cran stated that its head office offers copies of the submitted tariffs for viewing during working hours. Before the companies respond to the feedback, the public has 14 days to comment on the proposed tariffs.
