Telecom Namibia Partners with Lightstruck to Expand Fibre Network Amid Copper Theft Challenges
Telecom Namibia has entered into a partnership with Lightstruck, a fibre infrastructure provider, to lease its open-access fibre network. This move is part of Telecom Namibia's strategy to accelerate its fibre broadband business and replace its fixed copper network, which has been plagued by theft and vandalism. The partnership follows a fully managed, opex-based model, allowing Telecom Namibia to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. This is the second fibre leasing deal for Telecom Namibia in a week, following a similar agreement with Demshi. These partnerships are integral to Telecom Namibia's 2025/26 annual operating plan, aiming to boost fibre rollout and digital transformation. The transition to fibre is expected to improve network resilience and reliability, addressing issues of service interruptions and slower network performance caused by aging infrastructure and copper theft. 
