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Namibia's ICT Market Shifts: Data Growth, Cyber Threats Rise

9/19/2025

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Story summary

Namibia's ICT market is shifting towards digital services, with increasing broadband and mobile data usage, while traditional voice and Pay-TV subscriptions decline.
Data consumption grew by 8% in Q2 2025, yet data revenue decreased by 1.2% due to free data promotions.
Fixed-line subscriptions fell by 1%, indicating a preference for mobile and broadband options like VoIP.
Fibre-to-the-Premises subscriptions rose by 11%, and satellite/VSAT subscriptions jumped by 63%, as users abandon WiMAX.
Cybersecurity threats have doubled, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced defenses during this digital transition.

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Story summary

Namibia's ICT market is shifting towards digital services, with increasing broadband and mobile data usage, while traditional voice and Pay-TV subscriptions decline.
Data consumption grew by 8% in Q2 2025, yet data revenue decreased by 1.2% due to free data promotions.
Fixed-line subscriptions fell by 1%, indicating a preference for mobile and broadband options like VoIP.
Fibre-to-the-Premises subscriptions rose by 11%, and satellite/VSAT subscriptions jumped by 63%, as users abandon WiMAX.
Cybersecurity threats have doubled, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced defenses during this digital transition.