malvernmugadzikwa
Business Writer
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (Potraz) has issued IMC Communications with an internet service provider (ISP) licence, marking a giant step in the firm’s quest to partner leading US satellite internet service company Starlink, as an approved reseller agent.
This comes after Potraz announced last month that it had licensed Starlink, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet services provider owned by US billionaire, Elon Musk.
The company’s entry into Zimbabwe information communication technology, is expected to help cut the cost of digital and internet services, a critical element of business processes in the digital era.
This aligns with Government policy on technology and innovation-driven growth, with President Mnangangwa on record that innovation, science and technology are part of the strategic pillars that anchor the Second Republic’s developmental agenda under Vision 2030.
A potential game-changer, Starlink’s satellite internet service is expected to bring faster, cheaper and uninterrupted connectivity in a revolutionary manner that experts predict could redefine the future of data and digital services in the country.
The satellite technology is expected to revolutionise various facets of business activity, including marketing and home.
ICT experts say apart from lower internet service and data costs, Starlink’s satellite coverage would provide internet connectivity to some of the remotest parts of the country, promoting inclusivity and enabling Zimbabweans to engage in the country’s digital economy.
Bongani Ndlovu