Botswana Telecoms Corporation (BTC), state-owned telco, is extending high-speed satellite connectivity to 61 rural villages across the country, driving digital inclusion by connecting schools, clinics and community centres to internet services.
The mobile operator is also in the process of connecting 105 areas across Botswana
BTC made the announcement yesterday as it reported its interim results, which saw the telco bring in revenue of P796 million (US$55.64 million) for the half-year ended September 30 yesterday, driven by demand for internet services and mobile money.
This marks a 10% increase over the same period the previous year, with data usage up 8%.
The operator also attributed the "strong" half-year financial performance to sustained investment in network upgrades.
Profit before tax was P148 million ($10 million), displaying resilience in the face of increased spectrum license prices and larger debtor impairments.
“This performance reflects sustained momentum in mobile money and digital services, which continue to underpin BTC’s transformation journey,” BTC stated.
It added, “Mobile money and digital services continue to show sustained growth, reinforcing BTC’s ongoing transformation journey and its commitment to delivering innovative solutions to customers.”
BTC has vowed to continue advancing Botswana's digital transformation through a series of innovative initiatives aimed at improving customer experience, network quality, and boosting digital and financial inclusion.
This includes improvements to its mobile money platform, which will streamline onboarding and give a better, more intuitive user experience.
Furthermore, BTC plans to extend SMEGA Pay acceptance points by implementing new payment options such as QR codes and tap-to-pay functionality.
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