Econet - Zimbabwe
Econet (Zimbabwe) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Econet (Zimbabwe). See the tables below for details.
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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is the largest telecommunications company in Zimbabwe, with an overall market share of over 61 percent of the total mobile sector. The company offers a wide range of services including mobile internet and data access, public payphones, mobile money and payment solutions, voice, data, SMS, and A2P services. Its product portfolio also includes music and entertainment, gaming, YoMix, airtime credit services, interconnect, and roaming services. Econet provides these services through various brands such as Buddie, BuddieBeatz, YoMix, YoPlay, Elevate, Connected Lifestyle, Connected Home, Connected Car, Bidbuddie, Asset Track, Omini Contact, and Higherlife Foundation.
Econet launched its first mobile network operation in 1998 and has since expanded its network to provide extensive coverage across Zimbabwe. The company is part of the Econet Group, a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, and the East Asia Pacific Rim.
Econet has been actively expanding its services, including the launch of its 5G network in Zimbabwe. In 2022, the company expanded its 5G network to the southern region of Bulawayo, and in February 2022, it announced a 5G launch with Mascom. Additionally, Econet has been involved in various strategic initiatives, such as acquiring six non-bank assets of EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited in February 2024.
The company is headquartered in Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe, and is known for its innovative services, including EcoCash, a mobile payment service that has been widely adopted in Zimbabwe. EcoCash allows users to make cash transfers, pay bills, and even purchase public transportation tickets, among other services.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | Econet Zimbabwe uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment was part of the initial launch of Econet's mobile network operations in 1998. |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | Econet Zimbabwe uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is commonly known as the IMT Core Band and is widely deployed due to its favorable regulatory framework and the ability to refarm unused spectrum allotments for 4G LTE deployments. The technical characteristics of this band include a duplex spacing of 190 MHz, with the uplink starting at 1920 MHz and stopping at 1980 MHz, and the downlink starting at 2110 MHz and stopping at 2170 MHz. This band provides a good balance between capacity and penetration, making it a popular choice for public mobile operators. |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Econet Zimbabwe uses LTE band B3 (1800 MHz +). The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information. |
