HARARE Zimbabwes largest mobile phone operator Econet Wireless last week launched the country's first nationwide broadband service after unveiling a US$100million network covering the major cities.Econet Wireless chief executive Douglas Mboweni said Econet Broadband was the most ambitious project undertaken by the company since its launch in 1998, adding that broadband connectivity was crucial in the reconstruction of Zimbabwe’s economy.
“We have essentially connected Zimbabwe to the global digital economy,” Mboweni said. The network uses the latest 3G and WiMax technology and is linked together by a fibre optic transmission system, with satellite back-up to ensure reliability.
To cater for the different preferences of customers, Econet is offering solutions for mobile, home and office internet use.
The “On The Go” package is offered to subscriber on the move who would access the service using data-capable mobile phones.
Econet Broadband’s home solution, “@HOME”, offers internet access at home, allowing users to use the web for business, school or leisure.
For the business user, Econet offers a package known as “@WORK”.
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