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By Ross Moyo
Zimbabwe’s mobile voice traffic experienced a robust 10.3% increase, reaching 4.65 billion minutes in the third quarter of 2025. According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), the growth was driven by significant increases in on-net and interconnect traffic, which rose by 8.63% and 24.65%, respectively.
The increase in mobile voice traffic is attributed to the provision of voice bundles that allow for both on-net and off-net calls. Econet, NetOne, and Telecel contributed to the growth, with NetOne seeing a notable 18.51% increase in voice traffic.
Econet’s voice traffic grew by 9.14% to 4.03 billion minutes, while NetOne’s voice traffic increased by 18.51% to 617.86 million minutes. Telecel’s voice traffic also saw a modest growth of 11.10% to 1.05 million minutes.
The growth in mobile voice traffic is a positive indicator of Zimbabwe’s growing digital economy. The regulator continues to work with operators to ensure that consumers have access to quality and affordable voice services.
The increase in mobile voice traffic is expected to drive economic growth, as more people access digital services and online opportunities. Zimbabwe’s mobile sector is poised for further growth, with operators investing in network expansion and upgrades.
The report’s findings highlight the significant progress made by Zimbabwe’s mobile sector, with voice traffic growth leading the charge. As Zimbabwe’s mobile sector continues to evolve, POTRAZ remains committed to promoting a competitive and innovative market.
This 3rd Quarter Sector Performance Report shows vital progress made by Zimbabwe’s mobile voice traffic, driven by on-net and interconnect growth premised on telcos.
Zimbabwe’s mobile voice traffic future exubes plenty of light, with anticipated leaps and bounds in investment guaranteed in the next quarters without a shadow of doubt.
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