The mobile operator MTC Namibia has roaming agreements with over 102 countries to which calls can be made. The area code from Namibia to Germany is 0049, then the phone number without the zero of the area code. For other countries, the corresponding country code. Calling Namibia: Country code 00264 then the phone number without the zero of the area code. Cell phones with GSM standard and SIM work.

There are two mobile phone providers in Namibia, of which MTC has the most extensive network. You can buy a prepaid SIM card (MTC Traveller Starter Package) directly from the provider or in the PEP store, for example. There is also an MTC store at the airport.

Simply buy an MTC starter pack for N$ 6.99 in the supermarket, gas station, PEP store or similar. You put the SIM in the phone and top up the credit you have purchased (note: you can buy discounted credit from PEP). This call/SMS credit can be converted in whole or in part into data credit using the short code *147#. You then need to set ppsinternet (APN) in the internet settings of the smartphone.

For N$ 1 per MB, speeds of up to 7.2 Mbit start. If you want to use your notebook to access the Internet, you will need a starter package and a USB stick (around N$ 650 including 500 MB). After that, each MB costs N$ 1.

You can withdraw money from ATMs in the country using a credit card (Master & VISA) (PIN required), but only a maximum of NAD 2000 per day. You can withdraw money from the “Standard Bank Windhoek” ATMs using an EC card (Maestro). Other banks are currently planning to do this.

A tip of 5-101% of the bill is appropriate if the service is good.