Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its 5G network to five more Namibian towns as it increases network capacity.
The operator has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network, following the commercial launch of the technology in 2025.
The latest expansion forms part of the second phase of MTC’s 5G rollout, which includes 19 new sites across nine regions.
MTC says the second phase also includes additional capacity in Windhoek and Walvis Bay, where 5G services are already available.
MTC general manager for networks Ludwig Tjitandi says the investment was aimed at keeping the network reliable as more people and businesses use mobile connectivity.
“Our network investment is ultimately about ensuring that Namibians have access to reliable, high-quality connectivity as demand continues to grow,” Tjitandi says.
He says the company was not only focusing on 5G, but was also upgrading its existing infrastructure.
The upgrades are intended to reduce the risk of equipment failures while improving network capacity and service quality.
MTC is also using funding from the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s Universal Service Fund to extend coverage to areas that remain underserved.
The operator was awarded N$32.3 million under phase 2 of the fund to deploy nine network solutions comprising 10 towers in the ||Kharas, Kavango West,Kunene, Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions.
