Telecom Namibia plans to deploy 19 additional mobile base stations before the end of 2026 as part of a broader nationwide network modernisation programme aimed at improving connectivity, network resilience and digital capacity.
The rollout will be implemented through the company’s infrastructure subsidiary Powercom, which has already deployed 11 new mobile base stations this year and upgraded eight existing sites across the country.
The expansion forms part of Telecom Namibia’s 2027 Integrated Strategic Business Plan, which focuses on upgrading core network infrastructure, expanding broadband coverage and improving customer experience.
The operator said the modernisation programme includes migration from legacy 2G and 3G technologies to 4G and 4.5G networks to improve data speeds and network performance.
“The ongoing modernisation programme reflects Telecom Namibia’s dedication to meeting the evolving connectivity needs of individuals, businesses and communities. We are confident that these investments will result in measurable improvements in network performance and customer satisfaction in the months ahead,” the company said.
Telecom Namibia said fibre expansion remains a key component of the strategy, with new long-distance fibre routes being deployed to strengthen national backbone connectivity and improve redundancy between major urban centres.
The company is also upgrading its core network infrastructure through the deployment of a converged FMC core to improve network stability, resilience and capacity.
In addition, Telecom Namibia said it is developing a new OSS/BSS platform in partnership with SATEC to integrate service management and simplify billing processes across fixed and mobile services.
The operator said backup power systems are also being upgraded through new generators, batteries and solar hybrid systems to reduce service interruptions during power instability.
Telecom Namibia added that it is strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure through the deployment of advanced firewall systems aimed at protecting network integrity and customer data.
The company said it is also reinforcing international connectivity links through upgrades to submarine cable systems to improve bandwidth redundancy and cross-border network stability.
