Telecel - Zimbabwe

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Telecel (Zimbabwe) uses 1 GSM band and 1 UMTS band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Telecel (Zimbabwe). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.telecel.co.zw/

Telecel Zimbabwe is a significant mobile network operator in Zimbabwe, headquartered in Harare. Here are some key points about the company:

  1. Establishment: Telecel Zimbabwe was founded in 1996 by Miko Rwayatire, a Rwandan-born billionaire, as a subsidiary of Telecel International. It was initially 60% owned by Telecel International and 40% by the Empowerment Corporation, a local empowerment group.

  2. Ownership: The company has undergone changes in ownership over the years. Currently, ZARnet owns 60% of the company’s shareholding, which is split between the Zimbabwe Miners Federation, Affirmative Action Group, War Veterans Association, and the Zimbabwe Farmers Union.

  3. Services: Telecel Zimbabwe offers a range of services including mobile broadband services (2G, 2.5G EDGe, and 3G), mobile voice services, and a money transfer platform called Telecash.

  4. Infrastructure: The company has invested in infrastructure to support innovative value-added services, aiming to meet the diverse communication needs of the Zimbabwean market at an international standard.

  5. Controversies: Telecel Zimbabwe has faced several controversies, including issues with its operating license. In 1997, the license was initially withdrawn due to irregularities, but the company eventually received a new license in 1998. In 2007, the license was canceled due to a shareholding dispute, and in 2013, there were further issues with licensing and Econet disconnecting Telecel from business operations.

  6. Market Position: Telecel Zimbabwe is the second-largest mobile network in Zimbabwe after Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, with over 2.5 million registered subscribers.

  7. Philanthropy: The company is involved in philanthropic activities, including providing free healthcare through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, Telecel Ghana Foundation.

Telecel Zimbabwe continues to operate in Zimbabwe, focusing on providing high-tech mobile phone products and services at an affordable cost, despite the challenges it has faced over the years.

Frequency Bands

GSM

Name Interface Description
900 MHz (E-GSM) GSM

Telecel Zimbabwe uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This frequency band ranges from 880 MHz to 960 MHz, with the uplink frequency range being 880 MHz to 915 MHz and the downlink range being 925 MHz to 960 MHz. The ARFCNs in this band start from 0 to 124 and 975 to 1023.

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

Telecel Zimbabwe uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz). This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The deployment of this band by Telecel Zimbabwe is not specified in the provided information.

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