Zim's TelOne invests $2.4 million into broadband network upgrade

Zimbabwe regulator approved telecom tariff increases with a 100% rise. Econet, TelOne, and Liquid were among the telecom firms who raised their rates last week.

NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.

Consumers brace for massive spike in internet costs as Postal & Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) gives the go-ahead.

Company unable to secure a tariff review, amid hyper-inflationary environment and ongoing battle with theft, vandalism.

Deliberate damage to infrastructure is piling on fiscal pressure for the company in the form of equipment replacement costs, client compensation and extra funds.

Auditor General report underlines crisis enveloping PowerTel Communications and TelOne.

Company attributed this to “the unremitting failures on the host platform which has been affecting overall service offering and quality.”

Bangalore-based Tejas Networks contracted to construct a 100Gbps fibre network.

Platform has been in the works for years, but pandemic and escalation of online learning has expedited the process.

Industry regulator approves and directs dual pricing.

State-owned NetOne and TelONe confirm contributions.