Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s largest mobile phone provider has launched the General Packet Radio System (GPRS) in Zimbabwe. The service will provide Internet access using one of the most advanced technologies in the world, the 3G technology. Zimbabwe’s long wait to enter the age of mobile Internet access is finally over.
In a statement, Econet said,
“Econet subscribers will now have access to the Internet on their mobile phones, one of a range of services 3G technology will make possible in the near future.
“General Packet Radio System or GPRS will enable customers with compatible handsets to send and receive emails on the move. GPRS can also be used by banks and shops to support payment devices for credit cards.
“While the roll-out of GPRS is itself very exciting, the real excitement will be on the launch of a range of new generation services under 3G. The excitement is not in the technology itself, but in what it offers,” said Econet Wireless Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Mboweni.
“This is probably the most advanced cellular technology in the world. Even in the most developed countries, 3G has still not been fully deployed around the world and Zimbabwe joins one of only five countries that have a fully operational system. The capability of 3G is truly spectacular, and it will completely alter the way people use their phones. A 3G smart phone can make voice calls and high quality video transmissions,” Mboweni said.
Econet continues to lead the way in bringing mobile phone technology to Zimbabwe, the company that Zanu Pf politicians did not want to operate. Against all odds and thanks to the efforts of Joshua Nkomo….Strive Masiyiwa with his business vision is bringing all this technology to Zimbabwe. Even the politicians who were against him will today benefit from Econet Wireless’s inventiveness.
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Sun, Aug 30, 2009
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