Zimbabwe's phone and internet companies keep making more money as new technologies spread across the country. POTRAZ released fresh numbers showing strong growth during early 2025. Starlink satellite internet helped boost business after arriving last September. The American company attracted thousands of local customers with cheap internet plans. Officials expect even faster growth as artificial intelligence becomes more popular.
Satellite internet subscriptions jumped over 30 percent during the first three months. Starlink caused most of this increase after gaining 20,000 users within four months of starting operations. Regular internet services also grew as more people wanted faster connections. Fixed broadband and mobile data both added new customers during this period. Phone companies earned more from internet services than voice calls.
Mobile operators spent more money on equipment and operations. Econet and NetOne both attracted new customers during the quarter. Telecel lost subscribers as competitors offered better deals. Data usage climbed almost 20 percent as people watched more videos and used social media apps. Companies built more cell towers across Zimbabwe to handle growing demand.
Internet access reached over 76 percent of the population despite some small decreases. More people live in Zimbabwe than before which affects the penetration rates. Phone companies see internet services bringing in half their total revenue. The government regulator expects continued growth as 5G networks expand nationwide. New technologies will likely create more opportunities for local businesses and consumers.
Satellite internet subscriptions jumped over 30 percent during the first three months. Starlink caused most of this increase after gaining 20,000 users within four months of starting operations. Regular internet services also grew as more people wanted faster connections. Fixed broadband and mobile data both added new customers during this period. Phone companies earned more from internet services than voice calls.
Mobile operators spent more money on equipment and operations. Econet and NetOne both attracted new customers during the quarter. Telecel lost subscribers as competitors offered better deals. Data usage climbed almost 20 percent as people watched more videos and used social media apps. Companies built more cell towers across Zimbabwe to handle growing demand.
Internet access reached over 76 percent of the population despite some small decreases. More people live in Zimbabwe than before which affects the penetration rates. Phone companies see internet services bringing in half their total revenue. The government regulator expects continued growth as 5G networks expand nationwide. New technologies will likely create more opportunities for local businesses and consumers.
