Liquid partners Eutelsat to take on Starlink in satellite internet race, let’s talk about it
It took a while for Zimbabwe to get on the satellite internet bandwagon (low earth orbit) but the door is ajar now. In the space of a week we got…
How you will personally benefit from Starlink’s presence in Zim even without purchasing a kit
If you take anything from this article, it’s that Starlink’s presence in Zimbabwe could lead to improved internet services, even if you don’t directly use their products. By partnering with…
Dark Fibre launches network that should help lower internet costs whilst improving speed and reliability in Zimbabwe
Some of this stuff may go over some people’s heads, especially mine. So here’s the gist of the news we are sharing here. Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) Zimbabwe, a company…
Starlink applies for license to operate in Zimbabwe
Starlink has finally applied for a license to provide internet services in Zimbabwe. The government revealed this during a QnA session at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo.…
Here is what’s causing the technical challenges on Econet’s network
You’ve been asking and we now have a few answers. Econet has been facing some network challenges for a few days now. This was the communication a couple of days…
Dandemutande officially launched their $8m fibre network and gave a few more details about it
We recently talked about Dandemutande’s $8 million investment into a fibre optic network. We noted that it was supposed to be completed by the end of February 2024 and it…
Man who came up with “Please Call Me” idea seeking $500m from Vodacom, the courts agree but Vodacom fighting
We take it for granted that if ever you run out of airtime and do not have the funds or means to purchase more, you can send a “Please Call…
Starlink deactivates 350-400 accounts in South Africa. Should Zim users be worried?
Some massive bad news is coming out of the south of Limpopo relating to Starlink. According to My Broadband, some 350 to 400 Starlink accounts have been switched off by…
Zimbabwe, South Africa both threaten Starlink importers and confiscate kits
Here is how I see the situation – some people elected a few people from among them, stewards of some sort, to look after their interests. However, just like the…
When govts give out free SIM cards, you know the potential for tracking and surveillance is huge
Some of us are old enough to remember when SIM cards were out of the reach of many people. I’ve heard stories of people selling their cattle to buy SIM…