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Namibia

13 Sep 2023
Namibian regulator admits SIM registration programme not on track
1 Sep 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
8 Aug 2023
Telecom Namibia upgrades mobile network in Otjiwarongo
21 Jul 2023
CRAN to resume awarding telecom licences from October
21 Jun 2023
Privatising MTC and Telecom Namibia would increase competition – CRAN
16 Jun 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
16 Jun 2023
Namibia poised to auction 3.5GHz 5G licences in October
31 May 2023
Mandatory biometric data collection dropped from SIM card registration
31 Mar 2023
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
30 Mar 2023
CRAN adopts new strategic plan
30 Mar 2023
Telecom Namibia deployed or upgraded 25 base stations in 2022
22 Feb 2023
CRAN kicks off 700MHz and 800MHz auction process
26 Jan 2023
MTC commissions 1,000th network tower
20 Jan 2023
CRAN to assign 700MHz/800MHz spectrum in 2023
14 Dec 2022
CRAN calls for network coverage improvements, plans to issue 5G spectrum in March
8 Nov 2022
Telecom Namibia partners with OMDis to deploy fibre in Oranjemund
11 Oct 2022
MTC invests NAD100m in 475km fibre deployment
7 Oct 2022
MTC commissions five new sites in Ohangwena
13 Sep 2022
CRAN introduces new interconnection rates
23 Aug 2022
Telecom Namibia begins SIM registration campaign
20 Jul 2022
Telecom Namibia planning NAD2.3bn infrastructure upgrade
8 Jul 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
7 Jul 2022
MTC begins voluntary SIM registration campaign
20 Jun 2022
CRAN, MTC end ten-year levy dispute
17 Jun 2022
MTC urges govt to end 5G moratorium; enters agreement with Huawei, NUST
8 Jun 2022
CRAN launches SIM card registration awareness campaign
6 Jun 2022
Paratus Namibia extends fibre connectivity to northern areas
5 May 2022
Mobile broadband connectivity reaches 89%
21 Apr 2022
NuRAN signs ten-year USD60m 4G contract with MTN Namibia
21 Apr 2022
CRAN to review frequency band plan
4 Apr 2022
Regulator to suspend award of new telecoms licences
18 Mar 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
25 Feb 2022
MTN Namibia signs deal with NuRAN for 150 rural 2G and 4G sites
11 Feb 2022
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
10 Dec 2021
MTC FY revenue rises 4.3%, EBITDA up 2.7%
25 Nov 2021
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
22 Nov 2021
MTC raises NAD2.5bn in IPO
8 Nov 2021
Paratus Namibia, MTN sign roaming agreement
3 Nov 2021
Telecom Namibia brings 4G connectivity to Groot Aub
24 Sep 2021
Namibia's MTC launches IPO
7 Sep 2021
MTC splits share capital ahead of listing
26 Aug 2021
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
23 Aug 2021
MTC receives approval to list 49% of ordinary shares
5 Aug 2021
MTC launches commercial VSAT services
29 Mar 2021
Namibia introduces mandatory SIM registration
8 Mar 2021
Paratus Namibia signs infrastructure sharing agreement with AfricaOnline
19 Feb 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
2 Feb 2021
MTC aims to complete listing by October
26 Jan 2021
MTC FY revenue rises 3%, net profit down 3%
22 Jan 2021
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
22 Jan 2021
MTC network expansion and listing delayed by COVID-19 pandemic
14 Jan 2021
Telecom Namibia’s new CEO targets rural network expansion
17 Nov 2020
Paratus selects Star Solutions for virtualised LTE core network
9 Oct 2020
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
5 Oct 2020
Paratus Namibia announces 'solid' annual financial results
21 Sep 2020
MTC offers pre-paid customers free upgrade to 4G SIM
3 Aug 2020
Telecom Namibia upgrades VSAT to bring connectivity to remote areas
30 Jul 2020
Namibia plans environmental assessment before 5G launch
23 Jul 2020
IoT Time: Internet of Things digest
17 Jul 2020
Telecom Namibia upgrades its 3G and 4G networks
17 Mar 2020
Government advised to partially privatise Telecom Namibia
27 Feb 2020
MTC completes phase one of 081Every1 network expansion project
18 Feb 2020
Namibia launches National Broadband Policy
20 Dec 2019
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
11 Nov 2019
MTN launches fixed LTE services in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
15 Oct 2019
Government targets 95% broadband coverage by 2024
11 Oct 2019
Namibia undertakes review of communications law
4 Oct 2019
Nimbus shareholders approve Paratus takeover and name change
3 Sep 2019
Nimbus seeks to increase stake in Paratus Namibia to 100%
12 Aug 2019
MTC activates new cell towers in remote areas
8 Aug 2019
Paratus Namibia expands TD-LTE network to Walvis and Swakopmund
6 Aug 2019
Paratus rights issues raises NAD50m to fund infrastructure deployment
1 Aug 2019
Paratus Africa signs capacity agreement with NamPower
24 Jul 2019
Telecom Namibia connects Impalila Island
14 Jun 2019
Paratus rolls out fibre infrastructure in Gobabis
24 May 2019
MTC to begin process to list on Namibian Stock Exchange
29 Apr 2019
Telecom Namibia launches services in Kavango West Region
12 Mar 2019
NamPower launches The Grid Online fibre service
25 Jan 2019
MTC extends 3G network to rural areas
20 Dec 2018
Telecom Namibia enhances 3G, 4G coverage
14 Nov 2018
Windhoek plans public Wi-Fi project
10 Oct 2018
Paratus to begin work on second phase of TD-LTE network
19 Jul 2018
AfricaOnline launches JET-powered wireless broadband network
18 Jun 2018
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
4 Jun 2018
Nimbus increases stake in Paratus Telecom to 51.4%
6 Apr 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
26 Mar 2018
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
19 Mar 2018
MVNO Monday: a guide to the week’s virtual operator developments
13 Mar 2018
CRAN approves MTC state acquisition
23 Feb 2018
Cable Compendium: a guide to the week’s submarine and terrestrial developments
9 Feb 2018
Nimbus acquires 26.5% stake in Paratus Telecom
30 Jan 2018
Competition Commission rejects MTC merger
30 Jan 2018
MTC to roll out more than 500 rural telecom towers in 2018
13 Nov 2017
CRAN blocks government MTC buyout plan
8 Nov 2017
MTC to invest NAD1bn in network upgrade
2 Nov 2017
MTC expands LTE network to six new sites in Windhoek
9 May 2017
Telecom Namibia expands rural WiMAX network
6 Apr 2017
Telecom Namibia expands WiMAX network to rural locations
20 Mar 2017
First phase of Telecom Namibia TD-LTE rollout complete
23 Nov 2016
Paratus Telecom unveils FTTH deployment in Namibia
4 Jul 2016
CRAN holds final public hearing on infrastructure sharing
20 Jun 2016
Oi gives Samba 34% stake in Namibia’s MTC in return for Samba reducing Africatel share to 14%
15 Apr 2016
MTC Namibia, Huawei treble LTE speeds
4 Feb 2016
MTC claims NAD1bn expansion stalled by spectrum shortage; network sharing on the horizon
12 Oct 2015
Paratus develops metro Ethernet with Infinera
13 Aug 2015
Four southern African states agree to cut international roaming costs
19 May 2015
Namibian DTT coverage at 70%
11 May 2015
Minister urges completion of delayed plan to scrap telecoms holding company
16 Apr 2015
MTN Business Namibia to sell 30% stake to locals
7 Apr 2015
Telecom Namibia shuts down CDMA voice and data services
2 Feb 2015
Telecom Namibia nears completion of second-phase government fibre project
26 Nov 2014
Paratus buys Vox Telecom Namibia to complete its services portfolio
14 Oct 2014
Telecom Namibia rolling out fibre for national government, education, health
3 Oct 2014
Government separating MTC and Telecom Namibia ownership
22 Sep 2014
Telecom Namibia launches FTTP range
18 Sep 2014
Oi approves measures to sell African holdings gained from PT merger deal
3 Sep 2014
Paratus signs MPLS/IPX deal with PCCW Global
20 May 2014
Telecom Namibia launches fixed/mobile convergence range
27 Mar 2014
Telecom Namibia expands W-CDMA/HSPA+ 3G footprint
24 Mar 2014
Telecom Namibia promotes ‘affordable’ internet
13 Mar 2014
Namibia launches its IXP
17 Dec 2013
Telecom Namibia lowers international, local call tariffs
16 Dec 2013
MTC expands LTE to pre-paid, upgrades 3G to fend off TN Mobile competition
13 Dec 2013
MyDigitalBridge foundation to provide ‘white space’ broadband access to Namibian communities
29 Nov 2013
Telecom Namibia (TN Mobile) launches LTE
22 Nov 2013
Telecom Namibia’s converged billing goes live
21 Oct 2013
DStv mobile TV expanding beyond capital
5 Sep 2013
Telecom Namibia using Zhone solutions in network transformation
29 Aug 2013
Leo rebrands as TN Mobile
31 Jul 2013
Bidvest, Schoemans latest technology- and service-neutral licence applicants
25 Jun 2013
Telecom Namibia’s turnover up 7.7%, raises CAPEX budget
17 Jun 2013
Cabinet transfers WACS capacity from government to Telecom Namibia
14 Jun 2013
Telecom Namibia: Leo integration at ‘advanced’ stage
20 May 2013
AfricaOnline reports big demand for affordable satellite broadband
19 Mar 2013
MTC’s 4G expanding out of capital
20 Feb 2013
Telecom Namibia establishes European presence via WACS
4 Feb 2013
Telecom Namibia transforming networks with ZTE
10 Dec 2012
Telecom Namibia’s FY revenues climb 8.7%
29 Nov 2012
Telecom Namibia acquires Leo after final CRAN clearance
15 Nov 2012
Internet Technologies Group chooses Alvarion for wireless broadband
5 Nov 2012
MTC aiming for 45% LTE coverage by end-2013, launching fibre access
26 Sep 2012
Leo takeover back on the cards as court overrules regulator
13 Sep 2012
Telecom Namibia sets up international PoPs on WACS route
4 Sep 2012
Leo not carrying out bankruptcy 'threat'?
28 Aug 2012
Huawei handed LTE backhaul contracts in Angola, Namibia
23 Aug 2012
Leo makes last ditch court appeal to save merger and avoid liquidation
15 Aug 2012
MTC reports sky-high data usage from first 1,000 LTE users
13 Aug 2012
FT's veteran cable ship gutted by fire off Namibia
20 Jul 2012
Telecom’s takeover of Leo clears hurdle with executive reshuffle
7 Jun 2012
Namibia's MTC reinvesting all profits this year in network
18 May 2012
LTE arrives in Namibia: MTC launches 4G in capital
3 May 2012
Leo takeover gets conditional approval from comptroller
1 May 2012
WACS on, hats off to African submarine bandwidth
2 Apr 2012
Tech-neutral licences issued; MTC enters 4G negotiations with city council
8 Mar 2012
MTC reaches 2m users; sales up 3.2%; 4G ‘in next few months’
5 Mar 2012
Namibia’s MTC says fibre permission delays dog 4G plans
13 Jan 2012
CRAN, Telecom deny premature Leo takeover
9 Jan 2012
Wi-way or the highway for farmers
15 Dec 2011
Telecom Namibia to acquire Leo
1 Dec 2011
Telecom Namibia, NSN sculpting WACS works
25 Aug 2011
ISP loses court battle for equality with Telecom
6 Jul 2011
MTC filling in the gaps
6 Jun 2011
Lion’s share: Orascom sells Leo
5 May 2011
Telecom Namibia upgrades VSAT to reach more broadband users
4 May 2011
Telecom Namibia posts fiscal 2010 report
16 Mar 2011
SEACOM expands network to five extra countries
9 Feb 2011
Telco bosses WACS lyrical on cable landing
3 Feb 2011
WACS on, caps off for Namibia
29 Mar 2010
Telecom re-launches Switch with national rural voice coverage
18 Dec 2009
MTC Namibia launches HSUPA, SRAN
11 Nov 2009
Telecom Namibia extends EV-DO data services to six more areas
9 Nov 2009
Leo selects NSN as 'mane' supplier, aiming to be the pride of Namibia
24 Aug 2009
Feline fresh: Orascom rebrands Cell One as Leo, other units to follow
9 Jul 2009
Mobile interconnection fees slashed
20 Apr 2009
Cellco joins incumbent in submarine cable consortium
27 Feb 2009
MWEB excited about Wi-Fi
2 Feb 2009
Telecel outlines ambitions for Cell One
14 Jan 2009
Orascom’s Telecel Globe buys Cell One
22 Oct 2008
Operators agree to let regulator sort out interconnection spat
1 Oct 2008
Telecom Namibia launches pre-paid Rev A data service
29 Aug 2008
Telecom Namibia calls on NCC to lower interconnection charges
5 Aug 2008
Telecom urges policymakers to let it roam free
28 Jul 2008
MTC Namibia invests USD40m, ends reliance on incumbent’s transport network
19 Jun 2008
Vox/Orion offering integrated services
29 May 2008
MTC rebrands, expects 1m users this year
14 May 2008
Government to invest USD32m in international cable project
17 Apr 2008
Switch to ditch data glitch
16 Apr 2008
Telecom Namibia reveals ambitions for new revenue streams
10 Apr 2008
Namibia’s MTC notches up small profit rise as costs spiral
26 Mar 2008
MTC Namibia to offer mobile broadcast TV
3 Mar 2008
MWeb casts net nationwide
15 Jan 2008
Cell One reaches all regions
23 Nov 2007
All elements in place for Moto sun/wind cell stations
7 Nov 2007
MTC takes a mega bite out of data prices
20 Aug 2007
Namibia-Angola-Botswana connectivity deal approaches
12 Jul 2007
Telecom Namibia expands network
5 Jun 2007
BEE day: Telecom Namibia to launch procurement policy
27 Apr 2007
Second cellco embarks on nationwide rollout
23 Mar 2007
PoC launched in Namibia
21 Mar 2007
Telecom Namibia’s Angolan WiMAX venture aims for July launch
20 Mar 2007
Second mobile operator launched in capital
6 Mar 2007
Telecom Namibia’s CDMA service allowed to continue with restrictions
28 Feb 2007
Telecom Namibia adopts WiMAX with Alvarion
13 Feb 2007
First wind-and-solar-powered GSM base stations trialled in Namibia
17 Jan 2007
‘Switch’ is legal says study group
12 Jan 2007
Namibia’s MTC expands mobile network via satellite
18 Dec 2006
MTC Namibia launches USD5.8 million 3.5G network
1 Dec 2006
Telecom Namibia inks USD16.6 million IP equipment deal
28 Nov 2006
Officials bitch about Switch
24 Oct 2006
MTC Namibia’s boss says growth plans on track
19 Oct 2006
Telecom Namibia highlights technology initiatives
27 Sep 2006
Telecom Namibia cuts call costs
21 Sep 2006
Telecom Namibia plans USD135 million technology investment
18 Sep 2006
Telecom Namibia to launch ADSL this year
12 Sep 2006
Namibia's MTC plans 3G rollout with Siemens
27 Jul 2006
Portugal Telecom completes purchase of 34% stake in Namibian cellco
15 Jun 2006
MTC attacks takeover proposal
24 May 2006
Namibia awards second mobile licence to Powercom
22 May 2006
Final price for MTC expected to top USD160 million
19 May 2006
MTC would welcome second cellco
3 May 2006
Telecom Namibia boosts network spending
21 Apr 2006
Botswana invites Namibia to join southern African undersea cable alliance
27 Mar 2006
Namibia to offer new wireless internet licences
27 Mar 2006
Portugal Telecom takes over Namibia’s MTC
16 Feb 2006
MTN, Portugal Telecom favourites to partner MTC
14 Feb 2006
MTC inks five-year contract with Motorola
18 Jan 2006
Namibian SMS traffic doubles; cellco plans further investment
16 Jan 2006
Telecom Namibia offers bounty for shopping copper robbers
6 Dec 2005
PT, MTN bid for stake in MTC
9 Sep 2005
Telecom staff retrenched
24 Aug 2005
Redundancies at Telecom
29 Jun 2005
State to sell 34% of MTC
13 Apr 2005
Damaged cable link causes chaos
31 Mar 2005
Telecom Namibia pays NAD24 million in dividends
2 Sep 2004
GSM auction turns into one-horse race
9 Aug 2004
MTC orders new billing platform
20 Jul 2004
Investor sought for MTL
28 May 2004
NPTH takes full control of MTC
20 Apr 2004
22 apply for wireless licence
30 Mar 2004
MTC: rapid subscriber growth hits quality
16 Mar 2004
Regional cellphone giants eyeing second GSM licence
27 Feb 2004
State pushes for second wireless operator
8 Apr 2003
Competition on the way for Namibian mobile market

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