MTC, Namibia’s largest mobile carrier, and Chinese company Huawei Technologies on Monday conducted the country’s first 5G technology demonstration in Windhoek, the capital city.
This demonstration came after the government lifted a moratorium on 5G and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia allocated 5G spectrum to MTC and other telecom players in the country.
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology Emma Theofelus described the event as a milestone for Namibia, emphasizing the importance of adopting the latest technology to drive national development.
“This trial is groundbreaking and historic. It symbolizes Namibia’s stride and commitment to putting technology at the center of driving the national development agenda,” she said. “We can only achieve that vision if we keep up with the latest technology.”
“With 5G, the foundation for providing e-governance, e-commerce, and e-health is cemented with superior and faster connectivity,” the minister said.