Econet Launches LTE in Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe’s largest cellco in terms of subscribers Econet Wireless has launched the first commercial 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the country, ahead of the United Nations (UN) World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly in Victoria Falls and Livingstone, which is set for 24-29 August 2013. The new 4G network is currently available in the capital Harare, the tourist town of Victoria Falls, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport. The 4G services will provide visiting delegates with theoretical download speeds of up to 65Mbps.