Econet slashes call tariffs to other networks by 60%

Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's largest telecoms company, has slashed the cost of calls to other networks by a massive 60%, the deepest tariff cut ever introduced on the market.

Econet said the new tariff was "unconditional" and would be "effective immediately on all packages and at all times of the day."

In a statement, Econet Wireless CEO Mr Douglas Mboweni said that all Econet customers would now also enjoy Buddie Zone tariffing with discounts of up to 90%.

Mr Mboweni said: "Econet will mount an extensive campaign to show that it not only has the cheapest tariffs but it also has the best value for money. Our tariffs are unconditional and we do not ask you to buy something extra or spend so much to get something. When we give, we give. We are not the largest operator by accident. Our customers know that the value that we give them in terms of coverage, network quality, services, products and tariffs cannot be matched."

Mr Mboweni dismissed the notion that his company was afraid of competition.

"We have the cheapest tariffs and it will remain that way. We have the best coverage and we will continue to broaden it. We also have the largest range of products and services and we will keep investing and introducing more," said Mr Mboweni.