Springbok now covered by Vodacom
This opening marks the second of Vodacom’s three-phased base station roll out project in the Cape, following the launch of a base station in Middlepos last Saturday, 22 July.
Vodacom’s Managing Executive Western Region, Alvin Scott, explains Vodacom’s motivation in connecting this community: “Springbok’s main income is generated from tourism, mining activities, historical sites, museums and restaurants. Having cellphone connection can play a significant part in promoting bottom-up socio-economic development, while simultaneously stimulating small businesses and entrepreneurship. This route also gives access to tourists for the annual Spring display of flowers in Namaqualand.”
Vodacom is the first cellular operator to launch base stations in Kheis, Kharkams, Wolfkop, Arkoep, and the Namaqua Game Lodge.
Altogether this provides coverage for the local communities around the base stations and an additional 90 kilometres of coverage on the N7 route to Namibia.
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