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By Ross Moyo
Zimbabwe’s mobile network operators have made significant strides in expanding their 4G coverage, with the deployment of 125 new LTE base stations in the third quarter of 2025. According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), this brings the total number of LTE base stations to 3,418, with 4G coverage reaching 58.3% of the country.
Econet, NetOne, and Telecel contributed to the growth, with Econet leading the charge. The regulator continues to work with operators to ensure that consumers have access to quality and affordable mobile services.
The increase in LTE base stations 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 market shares of mobile base station infrastructure across all technologies per operator for the third quarter compared to the second quarter of 2025 show that Econet maintains its position as the market leader, with NetOne making strides in 3G and LTE deployments.
The base station infrastructure market continues to exhibit a highly consolidated structure led by Econet. Conversely, Telecel is facing sustained challenges, marking a period of significant stagnation across all technologies.
The significant increase in deployment of next-generation network infrastructure will go a long way in enhancing connectivity, quality of service, and network speeds.
Zimbabwe’s mobile sector is expected to play a significant role in the country’s digital transformation, with continued investment and innovation expected in the coming quarters.
Strides made by Zimbabwe’s mobile sector, are driven by the growth in LTE infrastructure.
The growth in LTE infrastructure is a positive indicator of Zimbabwe’s growing digital economy, with continued investment and innovation anticipated in further leaps and bounds in the next quarters.
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