A relatively low smartphone penetration in
The country's smartphone penetration stands at 52 percent compared to regional peers like
Presenting the Group's financial highlights,
"Smart phone penetration is at low 52%, compared to about 90% for
He said the company is working closely with the Government to review the duty regime for mobile devices to enhance the rapid adoption of digital services across the economy.
According to the latest
According to the GSMA- an industry organization that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide, governments and policymakers should implement policies to enhance access to connectivity and drive investment in more resilient digital infrastructure for the future.
This is crucial to reactivating the region's economy.
"We are optimistic that the Government, which also acknowledges the benefits of a digitised economy, will ensure that Zimbabweans are not left behind," said the
But data affordability poses another albatross for consumers in the local market.
The economic environment has seen incomes eroded while price of services like data continue to go up as telecoms companies push for viability.
Currently, the Group is increasing its 4G/LTE infrastructure to cope with the digitalization in the economy.
The 4G network will ensure fast downloads of up to 10 times quicker than the 3G network but this demands latest smartphones from the consumers.
Most smartphone in the country are imported but despite having a few local assemblers like Gtel, the price remains far beyond the reach of many.
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