05 July 2024

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe plans to roll out 550 new core telecom sites across Zimbabwe in the coming months, reported James Myers, chairman of the board of directors.

For the deployment of new sites, Econet will rely on the spectrum that the government has allocated to it in the 700MHz frequency band. The company believes that this new resource will also allow it to expand the coverage of existing base stations to serve customers who are on the outskirts of the current coverage boundary.

The initiative is part of the broader framework of Econet’s network modernization program. The company has already upgraded more than 1,012 sites with high-capacity 4G base stations and added more than 50 new base station sites.

“The company continues to experience sustained growth in demand for its products and services, shaped by evolving customer needs. We will continue to invest in our network infrastructure to meet customer demands and keep up with global trends, in line with our vision of a digitally connected future that leaves no Zimbabwean behind,” said Myers.

The expansion of Econet’s network coverage is expected to enable it to reach thousands more people, increase its market share and strengthen its market leadership position.