• Minister of technology and science announced the government’s plan to erect 300 phone network towers.

• This is a step towards achieving the goal of improving the quality of education.

•  Liquid Telecom has committed to providing internet services to all secondary schools in the country.

The advantages of having a good internet connection have been talked about severally but not many people have taken the extra step to make it available.

The government of Zambia, as announced by the Technology and Science Minister of Zambia, Felix Mutati has plans to erect 300 phone network towers across the country to enhance internet and mobile phone services. The minister stated that the government’s vision is to ensure that every region in the country has access to mobile phone services and good connectivity to the internet.

This action is one of the most important steps toward achieving the government’s goal of improving the quality of communication services in the country. Zambia has a population of over 18 million, and ensuring that every citizen has access to reliable communication services is essential for the country’s economic growth and development.

According to the Minister, 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 excellent initiative 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.

This plan is also a timely one, 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.

The government’s efforts to enhance internet connectivity and mobile phone services are laudable, as they 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.

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’s plan to improve internet connectivity and mobile phone services will go a long way in attracting investment to the country.

In addition, the government’s 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.