Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its fixed internet service, Spectra, to Maltahöhe, Rietoog, Stampriet, Aranos, Oshifo, Khorixas, Tsandi, and Otavi.
MTC’s chief brand, marketing, communications and sustainability officer, Tim Ekandjo, said the rollout is part of the company’s commercial strategy to connect rural and semi-urban communities to fibre before the end of its financial year.
He explained that the expansion forms part of MTC’s remote outreach strategy aimed at bridging the digital divide by investing in high-speed internet for settlements outside urban centres.
“Our Spectra offering is the last entrant in the highly competitive fixed internet market, and our phased approach has always been to start building it centrally linked to outward expansion; hence, it is noticeable that our rollout of our fibre transmission network for fixed internet service has predominantly been urban-centric,” Ekandjo said.
He stressed that MTC is committed to supporting Namibia’s digital transformation and socio-economic growth.
“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,” he said.
Earlier this year, MTC announced the deployment of its fibre network transmission covering a land area of 2 738 km as part of its long-term strategy for an inclusive digital economy. Two weeks ago, the company also launched 5G services in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Ongwediva, and Walvis Bay, with more towns 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. We commit to continue connecting Namibians digitally,” Ekandjo said.
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Tim Ekandjo
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