Econet wireless, through its subsidiary Ecoweb, has launched a 4G WiMAX network aimed at boosting internet access and services in the country.
Ecoweb country’s general manager, Isaac Chaza, said the technology was suitable for use as backhaul for mobile networks.
“WiMAX puts Zimbabwe at par with the first-world countries in terms of telecommunications infrastructure”, said Chaza.
He said the latest technology was capable of delivering quadruple-play services, that is, voice, video, and data with full mobility on one subscription on all Internet Protocol (IP) network.
The technology has been in operation for less than a decade.
“The Mobile WiMAX network will be capable of carrying mobile, nomadic and fixed services ranging from individual netbooks to large corporate networks”, added Chaza.
Ecoweb is a subsidiary of the mobile-telecommunication company Econet and has set up more than 100 WiMAX base stations nationwide.
by Mercy Mujuru
