Botswana Telecommunications Corporation just connected 61 villages that were basically off the grid, and it's part of a massive government push to wire up over 500 rural spots under the SmartBots Village Connectivity project. These places had almost zero broadband infrastructure or even reliable power before BTC rolled in with Wi-Fi hotspots at schools, health posts, and traditional meeting areas. The company is leaning hard on satellite tech to reach remote zones where laying cables would cost a fortune or just be impossible.
The whole thing is supposed to get about 1.2 million people online so they can use e-learning, telemedicine, and digital commerce services. Funding comes from the Universal Access and Services Fund, and BTC is treating internet access like a basic utility instead of a luxury. The expansion lines up with Botswana's National Broadband Strategy and Vision 2036 goals, which are basically trying to close the digital divide between cities and the countryside.
The whole thing is supposed to get about 1.2 million people online so they can use e-learning, telemedicine, and digital commerce services. Funding comes from the Universal Access and Services Fund, and BTC is treating internet access like a basic utility instead of a luxury. The expansion lines up with Botswana's National Broadband Strategy and Vision 2036 goals, which are basically trying to close the digital divide between cities and the countryside.
