Loc8 has reportedly entered Namibia’s 5G arena, aiming to launch its network in Q1 2026 after years of securing telecoms licences for both 4G and 5G spectrum. According to IT Web Africa, Loc8 becomes the third telecoms player to be awarded a 5G licence, alongside Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and Telecom Namibia. Loc8 was initially a software company specialising in geo-location tech for apps when launching in 2016, and has over the years pivoted to telecoms by securing telecom licences. Loc8 will compete with Telecom Namibia to go live second, which is also targeting an early 2026 rollout. Separately, Paratus recently announced plans to launch Namibia’s first private 5G network.