When did Econet start operating?
10 July 1998
Econet launched its network on 10 July 1998 and listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of the largest companies on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalisation.
Who is the owner of Econet Wireless?
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
Econet Global/Parent organizations
Which countries use Econet?
Econet currently has operations and offices in Botswana, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, the UK and Zimbabwe.
How do I contact Econet?
Talk to Our Connected Crew
- Taurai Makoni: 0774 222 979.
- Sales Support: 0771 224 400.
- 24 Hour Helpline: 118. Email: [email protected] or. [email protected].
How many countries does Econet operate in?
17 countries
Econet is a privately held diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in over 17 countries across Africa, Europe, South America, North America and the East Asia Pacific Rim.
What is the full meaning of Econet?
Econet was created in 1993 in Zimbabwe by Strive Masiyiwa. Initially it was meant to be called “Enhanced Communications Network” but was later abbreviated to Econet.
What does Econet stand for?
EcoNet
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| EcoNet | Ecological Building Network |
| EcoNet | Enhanced Communication Networks Wireless Holdings Limited (Zimbabwe) |
Where is the headquarters of Econet?
The group is controlled by its founder, Strive Masiyiwa, and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How do I find my Econet number?
The primary means of accessing Econet services is still via USSD….A full list of useful Econet USSD codes.
| The USSD Code | What it the code does/can be used for |
|---|---|
| *111# | This one is for general Econet Support ( for example Overscratched Cards, PUK, Airtime Transfer) |
| *121# OR *125# | You can use this to check your main airtime balance or credit balance |
How do I buy Econet online bundles?
Data Bundles
- Dial *143#
- Select Bouquet or Bundle Option.
- Choose a Bouquet.
- Select Option 1 (my number) 2 (other).
- Confirm.
- Select either Airtime, Ecocash or Other.
Where is Econet registered?
The group is controlled by its founder, Strive Masiyiwa, and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The holding company of the Econet Group, Econet Global Ltd, is registered in Mauritius.
How many subscribers does Econet have?
1.2 million subscribers joined Econet in FY 2020, taking its subscriber base from 11.4 million to 12.6 million. This brought about a 7% increase in voice traffic Y-o-Y and a corresponding 4% increase in data traffic for the telecom group.