All network towers across Zambia to be upgraded to 4G

Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba says government will upgrade all network towers across the country to 4G to ensure that no one is left behind in the area of communication through mobile phones and Information Communications Technology (ICT) platforms.

And ZAMTEL has launched its 4G on mobile network in Lusaka Province that will enhance internet speed.

The Commissioning of 4G network in Lusaka province follows the rollout of network on the Copperbelt.

Speaking when he officiated at the launch, Dr. Mushimba says every citizen regardless of which part of the country is entitled to 4G network, voice calls and internet.

He has assured government’s commitment to ensuring that there is universal access to mobile connectivity.

Dr. Mushimba has applauded ZAMTEL for providing the reliable 4G network, further encouraging the telecomm company to quickly rollout the 4G network to all parts of the country as internet speed is now a necessity.

He has also disclosed that currently, a total of 650 mobile network towers have been erected out of the 1,009 towers of which 350 are already providing mobile services to the citizens across the country.

Meanwhile Dr. Mushimba says government is saddened by reports of unscrupulous people defrauding members of the public through various ICT platforms.

He says it is against this background that his ministry has crafted policies and laws currently going through Parliament to address cyber crime and careless usage of social media platforms.

And speaking earlier, ZAMTEL Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Mupeta says a total of 256 sites are expected to be upgraded to 4G which will give Zamtel blanket coverage in Lusaka Province.