Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the first and largest mobile network services provider in Zimbabwe, has announced a review of SMS, Data and Voice tariffs that will take effect on the 1st of September. In a statement seen by Pindula News, Econet, founded by Strive Masiyiwa announced changes to how customers can use the USD Airtime. Reads the notice:
Dear Customers
Please take note of the following changes effective Thursday, 1 September 2022:
1. Introducing USD Airtime Out of Bundle Usage
You will be able to use your USD airtime without convening it to bundles for making voice calls, sending SMS & data browsing as per the tariff given in https://www.econet.co.zw/services/tariffs_usd Alternatively, you may use your favourite Smart USD bundles for Voice calls, Data and SMS by dialing *143#
2. ZWL Tariffs We will review our ZWL Tariffs for Voice Calls, Data & SMS. The ZWL tariffs as per regulatory approval will be as follows:
• Voice – ZWL$ 0,4325 per second
• Data – ZWL$ 4,1036 per MB
• SMS – ZWL$ 5,3309 per SMS Visit https://www.econet.co.zw/services/tariffs for more information
3. ZWL Bundle Prices We will review our ZWL Voice, Data & SMS bundle prices as given in www.econet.co.zw/services/bundles. To access:
• Voice & Data bundles, dial *143#
• SMS bundles, dial *140#
•All prices are inclusive of taxes.
Econet said the tariff adjustment is necessitated by the increased operational costs incurred in the company’s quest to provide “exceptional services.”