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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Technology and Science Minister of Zambia, Felix Mutati, recently announced the government\u2019s plan to erect 300 phone network towers across the country to enhance internet and mobile phone services. The minister stated that the government\u2019s vision is to ensure that every region in the country has access to mobile phone services and good connectivity to the internet.<\/p>\n

The move to erect additional phone network towers is a crucial step towards achieving the government\u2019s goal of improving the quality of communication services in the country. Zambia is a country with a population of over 18 million, and ensuring that every citizen has access to reliable communication services is essential for the country\u2019s economic growth and development.<\/p>\n

According to Minister Mutati, the recent Presidential visit to Doha is already bearing fruit as one of the biggest providers of internet services, Liquid Telecom, has committed to providing internet services to all secondary schools in the country. This is an excellent initiative that will help improve the quality of education in the country as students will have access to online resources and communication channels that will facilitate their learning.<\/p>\n

The government\u2019s plan to improve internet connectivity and mobile phone services is timely, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has forced many businesses and institutions to adopt online platforms for service delivery. The availability of reliable internet and mobile phone services will help facilitate remote work and learning, which has become necessary in the current global landscape.<\/p>\n

The minister\u2019s remarks were made during his transit through Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, en route to Geneva to attend the World Summit on Information Society. The summit\u2019s core purpose is to explore ways in which the improvement of information and communication technologies can alleviate the challenges of internet connectivity.<\/p>\n

The government\u2019s efforts to enhance internet connectivity and mobile phone services are laudable, as it will help bridge the digital divide and ensure that all citizens have access to critical communication services. The move will also create job opportunities for local communities, particularly in rural areas, where the erection of phone network towers will take place.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the availability of reliable communication services is essential in attracting investment to the country. Businesses and investors require a reliable and stable communication infrastructure to facilitate their operations, and the government\u2019s plan to improve internet connectivity and mobile phone services will go a long way in attracting investment to the country.<\/p>\n

In addition, the government\u2019s plan to erect 300 phone network towers across the country to enhance internet and mobile phone services is a positive step towards improving the quality of communication services in the country. The move will help bridge the digital divide, create job opportunities, attract investment, and facilitate remote work and learning. It is essential that the government continues to invest in the communication infrastructure to ensure that all citizens have access to reliable communication services.<\/p>\n

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