MTC connects 8 towns, settlements to fixed internet

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has connected Maltahöhe, Rietoog, Stampriet, Aranos, Oshifo, Khorixas, Tsandi and Otavi to its fixed internet service offering, Spectra.

MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo says the expansion is part of the company’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.

“As part of our commercial strategy, MTC will in the coming months until the end of our fiscal year connect rural and semi-urban communities onto our fiber network country wide,” he says.

Ekandjo says the Spectra offering is the last entrant in the highly competitive fixed internet market and the company’s plan was to start the rollout centrally.

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, as a response to a national call, MTC two weeks ago launched 5G commercial in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati, Ongwediva and Walvis Bay, with more set to follow.

“We are, therefore, pleased to have expanded our Spectra 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,” says Ekandjo.

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