CDMA Switch and 3G-EvDO services stopped

CDMA Switch and 3G-EvDO services stopped

Telecom Namibia will discontinue both the Switch voice and 3G-EvDO data services on its legacy CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) network. All CDMA sites will be shut down on 31 March 2015 as most customers have be transitioned off CDMA and onto the TN Mobile’s faster HSPA+/4G LTE networks.The entire CDMA footprint is already covered with GSM which we began building in 2013.

Customers who are still using their CDMA services are kindly advised to swap their CDMA numbers (e.g. 060-XXXXXXX), with a GSM SIM card of TN Mobile. Telecom Namibia is replacing all EvDO devices with new 3G and/or 4G LTE compatible dongles. To accommodate the needs of all current Switch and/or EvDO users, Telecom Namibia has a wide range of different pre-paid and post-paid mobile voice and Internet packages to choose from.

All advanced payments made by a customer will be credited where applicable.

There are several reasons for the decision to switch-off the CDMA network:

CDMA technology is no longer able to favourably compete with the GMS-based 3G and 4G LTE technologies.

CDMA is fast becoming obsolete around the world and the maintenance of the same will not be a simple affair for any telco in the mid and long term.

The main reason for shutting down the CDMA network is to avoid operating two mobile networks and offer mobile voice, data, and video services over a single GSM platform, as well as repurposing the spectrum, as needed.

This switchover from CDMA will allow us to focus our strategic effort on the advancement of GSM technology in the market, with the long term view of ensuring viability and further improving the quality of service to you as our esteemed customer. Our latest mobile products and services offered via TN Mobile are aimed at including you in the country’s digital future, and fuel innovation and entrepreneurship.

All CVDMA service users are kindly advised to contact their nearest Teleshop or call (085)120 toll-free and talk to a Customer Support Agent to assist. Any question regarding this notice, should be directed to the Corporate Communications and Public Relations Department at 061 – 2012448, or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..