Telecom Namibia Expands CDMA Network
Telecom Namibia says that it has expanded its wireless CDMA infrastructure to nine more towns and settlements in the country. Telecom Namibia launched its commercial SWITCH service for the first time in Windhoek in November 2006.
The introduction of wireless technology is a way by Telecom Namibia to accelerate the development of radio-based and satellite technology to thwart the chronic theft of copper wire. Several kilometres of phone line disappeared in rural regions of the country, prompting the national telecom company to introduce more wireless and satellite technology along with non-copper wiring wherever possible.
The services which are offered under the SWITCH brand have been launched at Rehoboth, Mariental, Opuwo, Grootfontein, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Okakarara, Oshivelo and Onesi.
The two incumbent mobile operators, Cell One and MTC have tried to argue that the CDMA network is illegal, although the network is still operating pending a final decision.
Posted to the site on 20th August 2007
