Telecom Namibia
| Industry | Telecommunications / Mobile telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia |
Key people | Dr. Stanley Shanapinda (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Products | Landline services Broadband (copper, fibre, wireless) Mobile telecommunications (GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, 4.5G, limited 5G-ready) FMC products Web hosting Domain, Email Colocation Maritime radio and NAVTEX services |
| Revenue | ~ N$1.5 billion |
Number of employees | 986 (8 September 2025) |
| Subsidiaries | PowerCom |
| Website | www.telecom.na |
Telecom Namibia Limited, commonly known as Telecom Namibia, is a telecommunications and ICT service provider operating in Namibia. Established in August 1992, it is wholly owned by the Government of Namibia and serves as the national telecommunications operator. The company serves over 396,000 fixed and mobile customers, employs 986 people, and generates annual revenue of approximately N$1.5 billion.
Telecom Namibia has invested billions of Namibian dollars in nationwide infrastructure and international connectivity, including subsea cables such as SAT-3, SEACOM, WACS, and Google's Equiano cable, making the company a regional internet hub and digital gateway for the SADC region. Its network now spans over 13,000 kilometres of backbone fibre, with more than 500 IP/MPLS points of presence, 228 digital destinations, and over 300 towers for mobile and fixed wireless services.
Telecom Namibia acquired tn mobile in 2013, which now operates as its mobile division. Its main competitors are MTC Namibia, Paratus Telecom, and MTN Namibia.