Botswana: BTC to deploy 105 4G sites for $8.1 mln, by the end of 2016
Thursday, 13 October 2016 15:23
In Botswana, before year ends, new telecom operator Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) will invest P90 million (about $8.1 million) to develop 105 4G sites across the nation. The company aims here to modernize and expand its telecom network to win more users and boost its market share.
Presently, BTC has deployed eight 4G sites in Gaborone, the capital. Chief executive of BTC, Anthony Masunga said the firm, with 4G, will provide high-speed mobile internet to its users. BTC’s investment in 4G will also fall under the government’s national strategy for high speed which aims to provide affordable high-speed internet to all. Masunga added that the firm’s landline business could also be improved.
He said that since the year started, BTC spent a total 278 million Pula ($25.1 million) to modernize and expand its network. Now, the group has 56 and 81 sites for 2G and 3G respectively. It plans to add another 41 and 70 sites for 2G and 3G respectively, next year.
Muriel Edjo
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