MTN to erect 150 network sites
OGONE TLHAGE
WINDHOEK
Mobile network operator MTN is set to commission the construction of over 150 2G and 4G sites across Namibia, the company announced. The move forms part of its efforts to expand its services.
The company recently concluded an agreement with Canadian company NuRAN which will see it utilise a network-as-a-service model (NAAS) for the deployment of its envisaged sites.
A NAAS model is a business model for delivering enterprise-wide area network services virtually on a subscription basis.
MTN Namibia managing director Elia Tsouros said the company was excited to partner with NuRAN to bring productivity to Namibians.
“At MTN Namibia, we believe that everyone deserves the benefit of a modern connected life, therefore our strategy is to bring connectivity to all people throughout Namibia and specifically those less connected like the rural and suburban areas of the country,” he said.
Connectivity
Under the agreement, the parties intend to install a minimum of 150 rural and suburban networking sites in Namibia within the next 24 months, subject to the conclusion of a definitive agreement with a 10-year term within six months of signing.
The agreement is intended to provide mobile connectivity solutions through the NuRAN Revenue Share NAAS model.
“We are extremely pleased to have concluded this memorandum of understanding with MTN Namibia. Adding Namibia to the NuRAN portfolio and including 4G connectivity as part of the rollout and the first contract for the Nuran XG product is another major step towards achieving our goal of 10 000 sites,” Francis Letourneau, the CEO of NuRAN Wireless, said.
Providing connectivity was at the heart of NuRAN’s goals, he added.
“Bringing connectivity to the unconnected is at the heart of our business strategy and the benefits extend beyond communication including e-commerce, education and healthcare.”
The NuRAN NAAS model facilitates network expansion for mobile operators by managing and controlling the build, operation and maintenance of cellular sites along with associated capital expenditures. The sites are then monetised by providing connectivity on a paid for service basis, according to Letourneau.
WINDHOEK
Mobile network operator MTN is set to commission the construction of over 150 2G and 4G sites across Namibia, the company announced. The move forms part of its efforts to expand its services.
The company recently concluded an agreement with Canadian company NuRAN which will see it utilise a network-as-a-service model (NAAS) for the deployment of its envisaged sites.
A NAAS model is a business model for delivering enterprise-wide area network services virtually on a subscription basis.
MTN Namibia managing director Elia Tsouros said the company was excited to partner with NuRAN to bring productivity to Namibians.
“At MTN Namibia, we believe that everyone deserves the benefit of a modern connected life, therefore our strategy is to bring connectivity to all people throughout Namibia and specifically those less connected like the rural and suburban areas of the country,” he said.
Connectivity
Under the agreement, the parties intend to install a minimum of 150 rural and suburban networking sites in Namibia within the next 24 months, subject to the conclusion of a definitive agreement with a 10-year term within six months of signing.
The agreement is intended to provide mobile connectivity solutions through the NuRAN Revenue Share NAAS model.
“We are extremely pleased to have concluded this memorandum of understanding with MTN Namibia. Adding Namibia to the NuRAN portfolio and including 4G connectivity as part of the rollout and the first contract for the Nuran XG product is another major step towards achieving our goal of 10 000 sites,” Francis Letourneau, the CEO of NuRAN Wireless, said.
Providing connectivity was at the heart of NuRAN’s goals, he added.
“Bringing connectivity to the unconnected is at the heart of our business strategy and the benefits extend beyond communication including e-commerce, education and healthcare.”
The NuRAN NAAS model facilitates network expansion for mobile operators by managing and controlling the build, operation and maintenance of cellular sites along with associated capital expenditures. The sites are then monetised by providing connectivity on a paid for service basis, according to Letourneau.
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