NetOne reviewed upwards its bundle prices last week, while
"Please note, we are reviewing our voice, data and SMS bundle prices, effective
Said NetOne; "Dear valued customer. Please note that our bundle prices have been revised with effect from today (05/03/21). For information please visit our social media pages," reads a message sent to customers.
Bundles are promotional voice, data and SMS packages with a fixed validity period, offered by mobile network operators at significant discounts to normal, out-of-bundle services. Operators offer bundles in packages valid for a day, a week and a month.
Market analysts, however, believe the new bundle tariffs are not cost-reflective, and would not allow companies to retool and offset the negative effects of inflation.
Prices of goods and services in
While several countries across the world are already targeting faster, 5G network rollouts, mobile network operators in
Potraz director-general Dr Gift Machengete, last month stressed the need to balance affordability to consumers and ensuring that mobile network operators remain viable.
"Potraz would like to assure the nation of its commitment to continue enhancing data affordability for all citizens whilst at the same time ensuring operator viability. This is a delicate balance that requires concerted effort, including fiscal intervention to address declining disposable incomes," he said.
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