en.Wedoany.com Reported - Paratus Namibia has launched the first private mobile network in Namibia, supported by LTE and 5G technology, marking a significant advancement in the country's telecommunications industry.
As a subsidiary of the Paratus Group, one of Africa's largest private pan-African network operators, the company implemented a major infrastructure project to transform into a full-fledged mobile telecommunications operator. This included constructing a data center to house critical power, cooling, and network equipment, as well as deploying indoor and outdoor DC power systems for wireless infrastructure across the network. The project faced several challenges, including converting a small storage room into a carrier-grade data center, meeting tight launch deadlines, ensuring modular and scalable uninterruptible power supply capacity, and providing reliable redundancy for power and cooling systems.
To meet these requirements, Paratus worked closely with local partner ISF, which handled the commissioning process and the layout of UPS and batteries. The project integrated a range of products from Vertiv, including the Vertiv Liebert PDX direct expansion cooling solution with variable-speed compressors, the Vertiv Liebert APM Plus 250 kVA UPS with lithium-ion batteries, Vertiv PowerIT monitoring rack power distribution units, and the Vertiv NetSure 7100 converged AC inverter and DC rectifier power system (with battery backup) for both indoor and outdoor sites. A key factor in the project's success was the accelerated delivery of temporary batteries by ISF and Vertiv, allowing the network to go live on schedule while permanent batteries were still in transit, ensuring the deployment timeline without compromising reliability or performance.
The newly launched network offers a comprehensive connectivity ecosystem, including Voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi calling, LTE, 5G, fiber services, and Sky-Fi wireless connectivity. An integrated data center supports mobile, residential, and enterprise connectivity services, with N+N redundancy ensuring high availability and scalability. The deployed advanced power and cooling systems maintain stable network operations, supplemented by real-time monitoring capabilities that help identify and mitigate potential issues before they affect services. The infrastructure is designed to minimize downtime through redundant systems and proactive maintenance measures.
Gert Duvenhage, Chief Operating Officer of the Paratus Group, stated that the company's vision has always been to build its own infrastructure as a foundation for long-term growth. With long-trusted partners Vertiv and ISF, they were able to overcome space constraints, tight timelines, and technical requirements to launch a scalable, redundant, market-leading solution. This launch enables Paratus Namibia to drive the country's digital transformation by offering next-generation connectivity services supported by resilient, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure.
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