WINDHOEK, Aug. 25 — Namibia’s largest mobile operator, MTC, has launched fifth generation (5G) telecom services to drive innovation and help bridge the digital divide. Speaking at the launch Sunday during the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, MTC Chief Technical and Information Officer Monica Nehemia said that the 5G network is now available in Ongwediva, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and the capital city of Windhoek, with nationwide rollout to follow in the coming months. MTC, in partnership with China’s Huawei, first trialed 5G technology in February 2024. “We are proud to make 5G available on the market,” Nehemia said. “The connectivity power and seamlessness that come with 5G are exactly what we need in propelling the digitization of enterprise solutions across the Internet of Things, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and payments, thereby enhancing business operations and efficiency and fostering innovation and scalability.” According to the company, 5G services are expected to support applications from telemedicine and smart irrigation to immersive experiences and gaming, contributing to Namibia’s goal of becoming a smart digital economy enabler by 2030.
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