This programme aims to enhance and augment existing network infrastructure on a technology-neutral basis. The ultimate objective of this programme is to increase access and service and improve network reliability and redundancy.
To strengthen the network backbone infrastructure, fixed and mobile based on a neutral approach, to increase network reliability and redundancy.
The network infrastructure enhancement project has positively impacted thousands of Emaswati especially those in rural areas by giving them access to mobile broadband with 4G/3G capabilities. The programme has planned to establish 30 GSM sites and connect 90 facilities.
| Region | Location | Institution / Facility | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hhohho | Nyakatfo | Site | 2020 |
| Shiselweni | Nsalitje | Border post | 2020 |
| Godloza | Site | 2020 | |
| Lucolweni | Site | 2020 | |
| Mpakeni | Site | 2020 | |
| Sicunusa | Border post | 2020 | |
| Mahlahlane | Site | 2020 | |
| Manzini | Moti | Site | 2020 |
| Sigcineni | Site | 2020 | |
| Vulamehlo | Site | 2020 |
The programme has established 13 3G/4G sites, just under 50% of the targeted GSM sites.
For we will modernize its network and upgrade 15 of its existing 2G/3G sites to 4G/LTE. The sites are as follows:
| Region | Location | Institution / Facility | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hhohho | Nyakatfo | Site | 2021/22 |
| Lubombo | Sitsatsaweni | Site | 2021/22 |
| Tikhuba | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Mhlumeni | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Ekhwezi | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Lubulini; | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Tsambokhulu | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Shiselweni | Olos | Site | 2021/22 |
| eLulakeni | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Ntjanini | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Manzini | Zombodze emuva/Mthombe | Site | 2021/22 |
| kaMbhoke | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Dilini | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Kulamzinyane; | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Mgamudi; | Site | 2021/22 | |
| Kandangu | Site | 2021/22 |