Mascom lauded for introducing 5G technology

According to the CEO, one of the key benefits of 5G is high speed wireless connection with low latency. “The capacity to carry large numbers of connections simultaneously, presents new communication possibilities for work and play, which is critical in our new reality as ushered in by the COVID- 19 pandemic. With our deployment of 5G, we at Mascom are resolute in our mission to ignite customer experience and play our part in the Digital Agenda of Botswana,” she said at a function to launch the technology. Mascom has four ( 4) 5G sites in Phakalane, Block 10, Main Mall and Finance Park. The company plans to roll out more than 100 sites by the end of 2022.

Meanwhile, Transport and Communications Minister, Thulaganyo Segokgo, has heaped praises on Mascom, for the latest offering: “My Ministry recognizes the importance of 5G technology in the digitalization agenda of an economy like ours. There are more than five accelerators for digital investments necessary to catalyse digital economy or digitalization if you wish. These are 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data and Internet of Things. It is grateful Mascom is taking a lead in this regard,” he said. According to the Communications Minister, the 5G technology will not only transform connectivity in Botswana but will enable local cities to be smarter. “The opportunities that it will present to the Agricultural, healthcare, Insurance, manufacturing and SMME’s will enable them to be more efficient and agile to address specific needs of Batswana,” he added.

The new technology is also critical, mainly because it allows for the faster speed at which data is transferred throughout the network, allowing an enormous broadening in the use of internet linked devices. “By allowing new and existing technologies such as the Internet Of Things ( IoT), big data, autonomous vehicles, smart cities and augmented & virtual reality to reach new levels of potential, 5G has the ability to significantly boost the Botswana economy, directly increasing revenue for businesses,” said Segokgo.

“The opportunities and impact that 5G technology will have on our lives are immeasurable and will contribute significantly towards our digital transformation.”