Vertiv is supporting the rollout of Namibia’s first privately operated LTE and 5G mobile network for Paratus Namibia, marking a step in the country’s transition toward expanded mobile infrastructure and integrated digital services. The deployment is part of Paratus Namibia’s shift from a regional connectivity provider to a full-service mobile operator.
The project includes the build-out of a telecom data centre and supporting power and cooling systems designed to sustain mobile network operations across indoor and outdoor sites.
Telecom infrastructure build-out supports mobile launch
To enable the network rollout, Paratus Namibia converted a previously underutilised storage area into a telecom-ready data centre. The facility was equipped with modular uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems, scalable energy capacity, and redundant cooling and power configurations to support continuous operations under tight delivery timelines.
Vertiv supplied cooling systems, modular UPS units with lithium-ion batteries, rack power distribution units, and a combined AC inverter and DC rectifier system for network equipment deployed across multiple sites.
Delivery coordination and system deployment
The project required coordination across supply chain and engineering teams due to global constraints in lithium battery availability at the time. Interim backup batteries were used to maintain continuity while shipments were completed, helping ensure deployment timelines were met.
ISF ICT Infrastructure worked alongside Vertiv on system commissioning and layout of UPS installations to support network stability and operational requirements during rollout.
Network capabilities and service expansion
The deployed infrastructure supports voice over LTE (VoLTE), Wi-Fi calling, LTE services, and 5G connectivity, alongside fibre and wireless access options under Paratus Namibia’s broader service offering. The data centre is designed to support residential, business, and mobile customers with scalable capacity and high-availability configurations.
Redundancy has been incorporated through N+1 backup systems and continuous monitoring tools to maintain service stability as demand increases across Namibia’s expanding digital market.
Operational reliability and engineering collaboration
Paratus Group Chief Technical Officer Gert Duvenhage highlighted the coordination between partners during deployment:
Gert Duvenhage, Chief Technical Officer, Paratus Group: "Our vision has always been to build our own infrastructure as the foundation for long-term growth. With Vertiv and ISF ICT Infrastructure, organisations where we have long-standing trust, we were able to overcome space constraints, aggressive timelines and complex technical requirements to roll out scalable, redundant, market-leading solutions, backed with added technical capabilities. The execution of this project was extremely smooth - when something works and there are no issues, it almost disappears from your radar - which is exactly how it should be."
Paratus Group oversees the wider regional operations of Paratus Namibia and related connectivity services across multiple markets.
Infrastructure role in Namibia’s mobile network expansion
Vertiv’s regional leadership noted that the deployment contributes to expanding connectivity capacity in Namibia and supports longer-term network development across the region.
Gary Chomse, Regional Director for Southern and Central Africa, Vertiv: "With this network now operational, Paratus Namibia solidifies its role in shaping the country’s telecommunications landscape. The deployment not only boosts connectivity options for local users but also lays a foundation for future digital innovation and continued growth across the region. Vertiv is proud to support Paratus Namibia in bringing the country’s first private LTE and 5G mobile network to life."
