Introduction to Switch
- Switch is Telecom Namibia’s service that allows you to make and receive calls, send and receive sms’ and connect to the internet with a data package
- Switch is provided through a superior and secure wireless access system based on CDMA technology
- Switch has 3 distinct advantages:
- Superior voice quality
- Fast internet connectivity
- Cheaper call charges
Residential Products
- Prepaid
- Post paid
Switch Prepaid
- Switch prepaid is Telecom Namibia’s pay as you go service
- The biggest advantages are:
- reduces time to acquire the service
- no credit check
- no monthly bills
- Switch prepaid has two call plans:
- Switch Time: rates are time based, i.e. peak, off-peak, off-off peak
- Switch Easy: same rate 24/7
- Recharge voucher denominations available in:
- N$5, N$10, N$20 and N$30 =90 days validity period
- N$50, N$100, N$200 and N$30 =270 days validity period
Switch post paid
- Switch post paid allows you to make and receive calls, send and receive sms’ and connect to the internet with a data package and receive an account at the end of the month
- Switch prepaid has various residential (Switchself) and business (SwitchBiz) packages available
Benefits to Customers
- With call forwarding, customers can keep existing fixed line number for 1 telephone directory cycle
- No charges for the diverted portion, i.e. free
- Reduced rates, i.e. standard fixed line rates which is cheaper than Switch call charges
- Faster dial up speed, i.e. 153 kbits (1x data)
Business Products
SwitchBiz Packages
| 24 month contract | switchbiz 10 | switchbiz 50 | switchbiz 100 | switchbiz 200 |
| FREE minutes per month | 680 | 3490 | 6590 | 12480 |
| FREE SMS | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| RUIM Card | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Call Rate p/min.(anytime) | N$ 1.05 | N$ 0.94 | N$ 0.90 | N$ 0.94 |
| Maximum Switch numbers | 10 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
| Monthly Subscription | N$ 650 | N$ 3000 | N$ 5500 | N$ 10000 |
| Connection Fee | N$ 185 | N$ 185 | N$ 185 | N$ 185 |
NB: Free minutes applicable to on-net calls only
Switchbiz packages do include CPE, customized pricing
Benefits to Customers
- Manage the accounts of group members
- Control and reduce the call expenditures of group members
- Members will be able to dial only a short code within the Biznet group
- Call plans: N$120, N$300, N$500 and N$650
- Cheaper call rates between group members


