Paratus becomes Namibia’s third mobile operator
Iréne-Mari
van der Walt
Paratus Namibia’s latest venture to become the country’s third mobile operator is built on a N$1.417 billion investment in infrastructure over the past seven years, with N$600 million dedicated specifically to mobile and digital platforms.
This was revealed by Paratus Namibia’s managing director, Andrew Hall, at the launch of the initiative on Tuesday evening in Windhoek.
Hall said that half of Paratus’s customers are now onboarded through digital channels, adding that their network services have been developed entirely around customer choice. “This has paved the way to announce the new, digitally transformed third mobile operator in Namibia,” he said.
Paratus Group executive chairman, Barney Harmse, noted that a third of the investment was dedicated to developing stack technology that integrates all Paratus services into a single platform. “Over the past two decades, we have remained committed to connecting Namibia ... The new mobile network is a major step forward in expanding access and enabling Namibians to fully embrace modern digital lifestyles,” he said.
Partnerships
To achieve this integrated platform, Paratus partnered with UK-listed firm Cerillion. “Cerillion’s expertise in building flexible, service-ready platforms ensures that Paratus’s digital technology stack is efficient, scalable and capable of supporting a seamless, fully digital customer experience. By choosing Cerillion, Paratus customers benefit from a network powered by proven, world-class technology and decades of industry knowledge, enabling faster digital adoption, smoother service management, and a future-ready foundation for ongoing innovation,” Paratus stated in a media statement after the launch.
For the development of its mobile network infrastructure, Paratus partnered with Nokia.
“Nokia is at the forefront of network innovation, building high-performance mobile, fixed and cloud networks that are secure, reliable and designed to scale with future technologies,” Paratus shared.
Development
The new service offers a range of packages and perks, most notably, the option to temporarily boost internet speeds to nearly double, almost instantly. “In businesses, we might often want to quickly download big software upgrades, so you can boost your internet for a day and get it done,” Hall said.
Paratus remains development-oriented, aiming to roll out 5G and expand coverage. “Future capabilities will use AI and big data analytics to personalise services, enhance customer engagement, and deliver an even richer digital experience,” the company said.
Looking ahead, Paratus hopes to reach consumers at every level to drive greater digital penetration in Namibia. “With an all-digital core and a unified customer view platform, Paratus is positioned to explore emerging financing models that expand smartphone accessibility and digital participation across all economic segments.”
– irene-mari@nmh-hub.com.na
van der Walt
Paratus Namibia’s latest venture to become the country’s third mobile operator is built on a N$1.417 billion investment in infrastructure over the past seven years, with N$600 million dedicated specifically to mobile and digital platforms.
This was revealed by Paratus Namibia’s managing director, Andrew Hall, at the launch of the initiative on Tuesday evening in Windhoek.
Hall said that half of Paratus’s customers are now onboarded through digital channels, adding that their network services have been developed entirely around customer choice. “This has paved the way to announce the new, digitally transformed third mobile operator in Namibia,” he said.
Paratus Group executive chairman, Barney Harmse, noted that a third of the investment was dedicated to developing stack technology that integrates all Paratus services into a single platform. “Over the past two decades, we have remained committed to connecting Namibia ... The new mobile network is a major step forward in expanding access and enabling Namibians to fully embrace modern digital lifestyles,” he said.
Partnerships
To achieve this integrated platform, Paratus partnered with UK-listed firm Cerillion. “Cerillion’s expertise in building flexible, service-ready platforms ensures that Paratus’s digital technology stack is efficient, scalable and capable of supporting a seamless, fully digital customer experience. By choosing Cerillion, Paratus customers benefit from a network powered by proven, world-class technology and decades of industry knowledge, enabling faster digital adoption, smoother service management, and a future-ready foundation for ongoing innovation,” Paratus stated in a media statement after the launch.
For the development of its mobile network infrastructure, Paratus partnered with Nokia.
“Nokia is at the forefront of network innovation, building high-performance mobile, fixed and cloud networks that are secure, reliable and designed to scale with future technologies,” Paratus shared.
Development
The new service offers a range of packages and perks, most notably, the option to temporarily boost internet speeds to nearly double, almost instantly. “In businesses, we might often want to quickly download big software upgrades, so you can boost your internet for a day and get it done,” Hall said.
Paratus remains development-oriented, aiming to roll out 5G and expand coverage. “Future capabilities will use AI and big data analytics to personalise services, enhance customer engagement, and deliver an even richer digital experience,” the company said.
Looking ahead, Paratus hopes to reach consumers at every level to drive greater digital penetration in Namibia. “With an all-digital core and a unified customer view platform, Paratus is positioned to explore emerging financing models that expand smartphone accessibility and digital participation across all economic segments.”
– irene-mari@nmh-hub.com.na
