Where the numbers
come from.
The network figures, code menus and calculator assumptions used across this site.
Zimbabwe telecoms
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)
Postal and telecommunications sector performance report, first quarter 2026
Document date: 2026-03-31. The network snapshot used here is Q1 2026.
Selected facts retain their report table and page references. They describe national networks and cannot establish speeds or service availability at your address.
| Measure | Period | Report location |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile internet: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 14: Active Internet/Data Subscriptions, p. 19 |
| Fibre: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 14: Active Internet/Data Subscriptions, p. 19 |
| 4G: geographic coverage | 2026-Q1 | Table 10: Geographic and Population Coverage, p. 16 |
| Econet: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 1: Active Mobile Subscriptions, p. 7 |
| NetOne: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 1: Active Mobile Subscriptions, p. 7 |
| Telecel: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 1: Active Mobile Subscriptions, p. 7 |
| Starlink: data traffic | 2026-Q1 | Table 17: Fixed Internet/Data Traffic (PB), p. 21 |
| Econet: 4G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| Econet: 5G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| NetOne: 4G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| NetOne: 5G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| Telecel: 4G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| Telecel: 5G | 2026-Q1 | Table 8: Mobile Base Stations, p. 14 |
| DSL: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 14: Active Internet/Data Subscriptions, p. 19 |
| Fixed LTE: active subscriptions | 2026-Q1 | Table 14: Active Internet/Data Subscriptions, p. 19 |
Balance, bundle and recharge codes
The selected network codes come from Homwe's dial-code source, checked in August 2026.
Provider menus can change. Confirm purchase terms in the provider's own menu before paying. Incomplete recharge strings are shown as templates and cannot be dialled directly.
What these network figures cannot tell you
Subscriptions count active lines or services, not unique people. National coverage figures do not establish availability at a particular address. Base station counts and international bandwidth capacity do not measure customer download speeds.
This site does not use these facts to rank provider speed, claim city averages or invent a test count.
Calculator assumptions
Decimal units: 1 GB = 1,000 MB and 1 MB = 8 megabits. Transfer time is file size in MB × 8 ÷ speed in Mbps. Data usage is bitrate × hours × days × 3,600 ÷ 8,000 GB.
Transfer calculations assume a steady rate. Data estimates use the average bitrate you enter. Protocol overhead, adaptive quality and other activity can change actual use.
Bundle comparisons use visitor-entered prices in the same currency. Example values are not current provider tariffs. No exchange rate is applied.
Starlink guidance
Official support pages checked on 11 October 2026. Support guidance is shared across markets; it does not establish which plans are available at a Zimbabwe service address.
Starlink speed-test methods
The difference between router-to-internet, device-to-internet and device-to-router tests.
Starlink power consumption
Average AC input power ranges by kit. Mini: 20-40 W. Standard 4: 75-100 W. Standard Actuated: 50-75 W. These are guidance, not a measured load or a power-supply rating.
Starlink obstruction checks
Using the Starlink app to check the proposed installation position for obstructions.
Starlink Zimbabwe
Official destination for address-specific availability, current hardware and service offers. No prices are copied into these calculators.
Cost estimates use your own prices. Battery estimates use nominal Wh, a usable-capacity allowance, conversion efficiency and a steady load. Battery age, other equipment, temperature and startup demand can change runtime. Check power-supply compatibility separately.