The constant problems and connection failures occurring on the network UNITEL is due to the reduction of foreign exchange. Failures in the network are due to the reduction of foreign exchange for the purchase of registered pressure equipment and the reduction of foreign exchange for the purchase of equipment abroad, revealed the chairman of the company's Board of Directors (PCA), Aguinaldo Jaime.
Speaking at the end of a review by deputies of the Health, Education, Higher Education and Technology Committee of the National Assembly, the manager stressed that the fact that Luanda is the largest consumer center has significantly interfered with the stability of the network.
According to what the PCA reveals, the operator is struggling with a reduction in foreign exchange, which makes it difficult to implement investments in equipment, mostly purchased in foreign currency.
With the sharp depreciation of the national currency, he highlighted, the company has a reduced capacity to make new investments in cutting-edge technology, which requires permanent updating.
Aguinaldo Jaime also pointed out access difficulties in some remote areas of the country, due to the lack of roads, as well as the existence of rough terrain.
"The vandalization of some of the company's infrastructures, by some irresponsible citizens who are unaware of the extremely important role that telecommunications play in the economic and social life of the country, affects its functioning", said.
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The spokesperson for the 6th Commission of the National Assembly, Narciso Benedito, stated that the visit to Unitel's facilities is part of the activity plan, as part of the observation and consultation of civil society.
According to the parliamentarian, the aim of the visit was to learn about the functioning of Unitel, the constraints, challenges and its achievements.
Narciso Benedito said that they were informed that the company's infrastructure is mainly provided by Angolan technicians.
According to the deputy, despite accessibility difficulties in some regions of the country, the company continues to provide its service in the country's 18 provinces.
"Unitel has 13 thousand km of optical fiber installed in the country”, he reiterated.
