NetOne Launches New 072 Number Range, Following Econet’s 079
Story By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe’s mobile networks are adding new number ranges. NetOne has announced a new 072 range, and Econet recently introduced its own 079 range. Together they show how fast the country’s mobile market is growing.
NetOne Announces the New 072 Range
NetOne says the new 072 number range brings more choice and convenience, along with the reliable connectivity customers already know from the network. The company is inviting people to discover the new 072 and stay connected to the people, opportunities and moments that matter to them.
Customers who want a line are asked to visit their nearest NetOne Shop to buy a new 072 number. The announcement carries the hashtag #YourDigitalSolutionsNetwork, which is how NetOne is positioning the launch.
The announcement does not give prices, a launch date, registration requirements or how many numbers are available. Anyone interested should confirm these details with NetOne staff or the company’s official channels before visiting a shop.
Econet’s New 079 Range
NetOne is not the only operator doing this. Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has introduced a new mobile number range, 079, which increases its capacity to take on new customers as demand for its products and services grows. Econet says new SIM cards with the 079 range are already available at Econet shops and authorised channel partners around the country.
According to the report, the 079 range gives the company additional numbering capacity as more Zimbabweans choose its mobile services, data access, digital financial services, business solutions and entertainment. The report also says the launch is part of a wider expansion of Econet’s network and services, meant to keep up with changing patterns of mobile usage. For customers, Econet says people can choose their own unique number from the new 079 range, subject to availability.
Why Operators Introduce New Number Ranges
Each mobile prefix can only hold a limited number of unique numbers. When an operator’s existing ranges fill up, it needs a new prefix to keep adding customers. Econet’s own announcement links the 079 range to growing demand and extra capacity.
NetOne describes 072 in terms of more choice and convenience rather than capacity. Both launches point the same way, though: more people and businesses are using mobile services, and the networks are preparing for further growth.
What This Means for Customers
New ranges give customers more options. People who want a second line, or a number for a business, can now look at 072 and 079 alongside the older prefixes. Econet says its 079 numbers can be chosen subject to availability, so it is worth asking whether NetOne offers the same on 072.
Be careful with new SIM cards. Buy only from official NetOne or Econet shops or authorised agents, and keep your PIN and personal details private. Fraudsters often exploit new launches, so be wary of unexpected calls or messages that ask for personal information or payment.
Final Thoughts
The 072 and 079 launches show that Zimbabwe’s two major operators are expanding their numbering capacity at about the same time. If you want a new line, visit an official shop and ask about current requirements and availability before you buy.
