Chamwe Kaira
New services under NamPower’s GridOnline platform will enable smaller operators to be competitive and expand internet access to underserved areas.
This forms part of a new, unified national pricing framework launched in Windhoek, replacing the previous cost-recovery model that was based on fibre distance usage.
NamPower’s chief operating officer, Fritz Jacobs, speaking on behalf of managing director Kahenge Haulofu, said the change goes beyond pricing adjustments.
“We are adding services that will enable smaller operators to be competitive and to grow, to offer internet connectivity in underserved areas. With these innovations, GridOnline is positioning itself not simply as a network provider, but as a catalyst for digital growth, for business competitiveness, and for social inclusion,” he said.
Transmission executive Leandro Kapolo said NamPower remains committed to expanding its network to close the digital gap and create affordable, reliable connections.
“GridOnline is more than infrastructure. It promises excellence, innovation, inclusivity and fairness. It is about creating pathways for growth, empowerment, and connection for generations to come. It is about enabling the 4th Industrial Revolution,” Kapolo said.
Established in 2019, GridOnline has become a central part of Namibia’s ICT infrastructure and a trusted platform for bulk data transmission.
The fibre broadband service provides managed bulk data capacity to any licensed ICT operator on an equal-opportunity basis by using NamPower’s network infrastructure.
NamPower said GridOnline forms part of its contribution to the telecommunications industry, aimed at supporting operators and the nation. The company said it wants to help position Namibia as a networking hub for Southern Africa and beyond.
Caption: NamPower’s chief operating officer, Fritz Jacobs.
- Photo: Contributed
