NetOne Launches 5G Base Stations in Zimbabwe Amid Rising Competition
TLDR
- NetOne launches 5G base stations in Zimbabwe to meet high-speed internet demand and compete with Starlink.
- Deployment of 275 4G base stations as part of broadband expansion initiative started in 2021.
- 5G rollout set to fuel innovation in various sectors like smart farming, smart cities, and digital classrooms.
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications company, NetOne, has launched 5G base stations to meet the growing demand for high-speed, reliable Internet across the country.
This move comes in response to increased competition in the telecom sector, spurred by Starlink’s recent launch in Zimbabwe. The company has also deployed 275 4G base stations as part of its ongoing broadband expansion initiative launched in 2021.
The 5G rollout is expected to drive innovation across multiple sectors, from smart farming technologies that optimize food production to smart cities and digital classrooms that revolutionize service delivery.
Key Takeaways
NetOne’s launch of 5G services marks a significant step in Zimbabwe’s digital future, improving connectivity and driving innovation across various sectors. Since Starlink arrived in Zimbabwe, competition among telcos has intensified. Internet service providers like Liquid Home have cut prices, while TelOne partnered with Eutelsat’s OneWeb to offer satellite Internet. Under new regulations, Zimbabwean telcos face potential fines of up to $5,000 for poor service delivery.
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