NetOne - Zimbabwe
NetOne (Zimbabwe) uses 1 GSM band, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with NetOne (Zimbabwe). See the tables below for details.
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NetOne Zimbabwe is the first cellular network operator in Zimbabwe based on the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). It was launched in 1996 during the World Solar Summit in Harare with 500 lines and later extended to Bulawayo in 1997. NetOne offers a range of services including basic telephone service, Vehicle Tracking System, Short Messaging Service, Broadband, and International Roaming Services.
Key Points About NetOne Zimbabwe:
- Ownership: NetOne is 100% owned by the government of Zimbabwe. It was formed as a subsidiary of the Post and Telecommunication Corporation (PTC) in 1996.
- Services: Provides GSM, UMTS, and LTE services. It supports GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, LTE, and CDMA protocols.
- Subscriber Base: As of 2021, NetOne has 4,472,592 subscribers, making it the second-largest cellular company in Zimbabwe after Econet Wireless.
- Coverage: Operates in Zimbabwe with a significant presence in both urban and rural areas.
- Financial Challenges: The company has faced financial challenges, leading the government to consider selling it to ease the burden. MTN and Telkom have shown interest in acquiring NetOne, but negotiations have been complicated by the significant debt the company carries.
- Customer Services: Offers various bundles and data plans, including mobile financial services through OneCash. It also provides mobile Wi-Fi, bulk SMS, tracking, and POS services.
NetOne continues to provide essential communication services to its subscribers despite the challenges it faces.
Frequency Bands
GSM
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 900 MHz (E-GSM) | GSM | NetOne Zimbabwe uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This band operates within the range of 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range from 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range from 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band is used for GSM services in Zimbabwe. |
Supported GSM Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| GPRS | 2.5G |
| EDGE | 2.5G |
UMTS
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B1 (2100 MHz) | UMTS | NetOne Zimbabwe uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various protocols such as UMTS, HSDPA, and LTE. The UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) band operates at a frequency range of 2100 MHz and is utilized by several networks globally, including NetOne Zimbabwe. |
Supported UMTS Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| UMTS | 3G |
| HSDPA | 3.5G |
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | NetOne Zimbabwe uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band operates within the range of 1800 MHz and above. The deployment of this frequency band for NetOne Zimbabwe is not specified in the available information. |
Supported LTE Protocols
| Name | Generation |
|---|---|
| LTE | 4G |
