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]]>View the new wifi data prices below.
Private WIFI Data Bouquets:
These prices are an increase to almost twice the previous price with the 8GB bundle having cost $1560 before this change. At this rate, internet access is fast becoming a privilege in this country. This goes against the vision of Econet’s founder himself who said the following on his Facebook page:
The current hike in data prices is also very ironic considering the sweet deal made by Econet Global’s subsidiary which Strive Masiyiwa recently celebrated. The deal serves the purpose of bringing cheap internet to DRC and other Central African countries.
Although it’s not so, one would almost think that Zimbabwe is the one incurring the cost of such a deal.
Below are some reactions of Zimbabweans with regards to these recent data tariffs changes:
Kuramba ndichingoshandisa Econet dzava nharo
— BumbleBee
(@Samie_zw) July 8, 2021
Econet yatotanga kupinda 2030 ne8 gig ravo.
— Wilbert Muzaruwetu (@Wilbert_Muza) July 8, 2021
its a full circle data prices rise up people complain nothing happens Econet laughs bad service continues WE ADJUST BECAUSE NO ONE COMES TO SAVE US bad service continues prices rise up AGAIN!!
— weNDEBVU svipa ♔
(@infinitepuls) July 8, 2021
But then again, in the words of controversial journalist Hopewell Chinono, you’re not being forced to use Econet.
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]]>This new Nachulwe Base station in Binga will serve nearby schools, hospitals and the community at large. The state owned mobile operating network, NetOne facilitated this new base station in Binga. While this seems like a good move, who will be able to afford the data given the recent obscene NetOne tariff hikes?
Workers in government parastatals such as the ones the Nachulwe Base Station is to serve have been asking for a rise in salaries as they are struggling for finance the basic needs with their current salaries. How then will they be able to afford the high data tariffs?
The commissioning of this base station is inline with the government’s goal of availing robust telecommunications infrastructure across the country in a bid to work toward socio-economic development. Speaking in this regard at the event, VP Chiwenga had the following to say;
“Our country is at an opportune time to grow and develop further, especially with the help of telecommunications. It is a known fact that if a nation has robust telecommunications infrastructure the chances of an improved gross domestic product are higher than a less developed country. NetOne and other operators are critical in the provision of network connectivity. This will bring inclusivity of the previously marginalised communities”
Agreeing with the Vice President’s sentiments, the deputy Minister of Information, Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Dingumuzi Phuti highlighted that the improvement in access to ICT is a fast catalyst to growth and development within the country.
Apparently, we seem to forget that people also need to be able to afford the data first before any sort of inter-connectivity and resultant development takes place.
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