Econet extends 5G coverage to Bulawayo

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile network operator, yesterday extended its national 5G network to the southern region, by launching the service in Bulawayo.

The new network, which was launched at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), will offer customers in selected areas within the city super-fast data speeds, improved connectivity and enhanced user experience across multiple service categories and use cases, including business, entertainment and gaming, among many others.

Speaking at the launch event at Econet’s ZITF stand, the company’s Chief Technology Officer, Mr Edwin Banda, said Econet’s 5G launch was in line with the company’s pioneering values and its culture of innovation that has led it to launch many ‘firsts’ in this market.

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