Botswana, located in landlocked southern Africa, faces technological and infrastructural challenges due to its sparse population distribution and large, remote territories. Despite these challenges, the country has made strides in telecommunications through the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority, which has pushed for the development of robust mobile and broadband services. Recent network expansion projects, creating more than 400 telecommunication towers across the country has improved coverage. However, despite these efforts, Internet penetration is still low, highlighting the ongoing challenge of technology access in Botswana's vast, sparsely populated areas.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Orange Botswana is the second largest telecommunications company operating in Botswana. Established in 1998, Orange Botswana is a subsidiary of the Orange Group, a leading telecommunications corporation based in France. The Botswana government does not hold any ownership in Orange Botswana, with the company being entirely owned by the Orange Group.