NetOne launches reverse calling for broke callers

NetOne finally lets you force your friends to pay for your phone calls as the operator launches a feature allowing receivers to foot the bill. Zero airtime stops being an excuse since this update lets users connect regardless of wallet balance. This aggressive play targets Econet's dominance using a strategy successfully deployed across Africa.

Making it work requires adding the prefix 164 before dialing or simply attempting a connection with zero funds. The system interrupts the receiver with a prompt to accept charges. Declining costs nothing, but saying yes means paying standard rates directly from their main credit.

Do not expect this to function when ringing Econet lines because the service stays exclusive to the NetOne network. Furthermore, popular voice packages like Khuluma are invalid payment methods here. The cash must come straight from regular airtime rather than discounted bundles or promo credits.

Zimbabwe is incredibly late to this party, considering South Africa and Kenya utilized this tech ages back. Whether regulators or laziness caused the delay remains unclear. Initial reactions suggest locals love the concept, implying competitors will likely copy the mechanism very soon.