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Quartercompared withAny of 53 quarters, Q3 2012 to Q1 2026

Internet subscriptions in Zimbabwe

Who is connected, by what, and the capacity behind it. POTRAZ counted 13.92m active internet subscriptions in Q1 2026, 54 quarters of figures in all.

13.92mactive internet subscriptions
261,147subscriptions on a fixed connection
87.4%internet penetration, subscriptions for every 100 people
1,757 Gbpsof international capacity equipped

Active internet subscriptions

13.92m active internet subscriptions in Q1 2026, up 16.5% on Q1 2025.

Active internet subscriptions, every quarter

Q2 2013 to Q1 2026 shown, of 51.

Up 186% between Q2 2013 and Q1 2026, from 4.87m to 13.92m.It was highest in Q1 2026 at 13.92m and lowest in Q2 2013 at 4.87m. That is up from 11.94m in Q1 2025.
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QuarterAll subscriptions
Q1 202613,915,839
Q4 202513,252,877
Q3 202512,990,447
Q2 202512,827,031
Q1 202511,942,857

Fibre, leased lines, satellite and DSL

261,147 subscriptions on a fixed connection in Q1 2026, up 14.2% on Q1 2025. Fibre accounts for 33.1 of every 100.

Fibre, leased lines, satellite and DSL, every quarter

Q2 2021 to Q1 2026 shown, of 53.

Up 52% between Q2 2021 and Q1 2026, from 171,280 to 261,147.Fibre is the largest part in Q1 2026, 33 of every 100, followed by VSAT at 33 and DSL at 32.

The Q1 2026 total, part by part

261,147 subscriptions on a fixed connection

  • Fibre33%
  • DSL32%
  • VSAT33%
  • Leased Lines1.3%
  • WiMAX0.3%
Out of every 100 in Q1 2026, 33 is Fibre.VSAT is next at 33 of every 100, then DSL at 32.
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QuarterFibreDSLVSATLeased LinesWiMAX
Q1 202686,50584,10786,4883,286761261,147
Q4 202586,22587,71367,0573,4451,305245,745
Q3 202580,27289,25650,9493,4331,503225,413
Q2 202579,02291,16040,1462,9211,609214,858
Q1 202581,28794,34630,9072,86319,371228,774

Internet penetration rate

87.4% internet penetration, subscriptions for every 100 people in Q1 2026, up 14.7% on Q1 2025.

Internet penetration rate, every quarter

Q3 2012 to Q1 2026 shown, of 37.

87.4% in Q1 2026, against 19.3% in Q3 2012.It was highest in Q1 2026 at 87.4% and lowest in Q3 2012 at 19.3%. That is up from 76.2% in Q1 2025.
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QuarterPenetration
Q1 202687.39%
Q4 202584.55%
Q3 202582.87%
Q2 202581.83%
Q1 202576.19%

International bandwidth, by carrier

1,757 Gbps of international capacity equipped in Q1 2026, up 22.5% on Q1 2025. Liquid Intelligent Technologies accounts for 65.5 of every 100.

International bandwidth, by carrier, every quarter

Q1 2021 to Q1 2026 shown, of 21.

Up 394% between Q1 2021 and Q1 2026, from 356 Gbps to 1,757 Gbps.Liquid Intelligent Technologies is the largest part in Q1 2026, 65 of every 100, followed by TelOne at 14 and Powertel at 3.8. Other carriers makes up the remaining 14. Liquid Intelligent Technologies held 73 of every 100 in Q1 2021.

The Q1 2026 total, part by part

1,757 Gbps of international capacity equipped

  • Liquid Intelligent Technologies65%
  • TelOne14%
  • Powertel3.8%
  • Dandemutande2.3%
  • Africom0.1%
  • Telecontract0.1%
  • Other carriers14%
Out of every 100 in Q1 2026, 65 is Liquid Intelligent Technologies.TelOne is next at 14 of every 100, then Powertel at 3.8. Other carriers makes up the remaining 14.
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QuarterLiquid Intelligent TechnologiesTelOnePowertelDandemutandeAfricomTelecontractOther carriersAll carriers
Q1 20261,150,000245,00067,00040,9601,3102,500250,0001,756,770
Q4 20251,150,000195,00069,00040,9601,3102,500230,0001,688,770
Q3 20251,150,000195,00067,00040,9601,3102,000130,0001,586,270
Q2 20251,150,000195,00067,00040,9606202,50001,456,080
Q1 20251,150,000195,00050,00035,7456202,50001,433,865

Data carried on fixed networks

621 PB of data carried on fixed networks in the quarter in Q1 2026, up 29.4% on Q4 2025. Liquid Intelligent Technologies accounts for 55.2 of every 100.

Data carried on fixed networks, every quarter

Q2 2025 to Q1 2026 shown, of 4.

Up 67% between Q2 2025 and Q1 2026, from 372 PB to 621 PB.Liquid Intelligent Technologies is the largest part in Q1 2026, 55 of every 100, followed by Starlink at 32 and TelOne at 7.8. Liquid Intelligent Technologies held 62 of every 100 in Q2 2025.

The Q1 2026 total, part by part

621 PB of data carried on fixed networks in the quarter

  • Liquid Intelligent Technologies55%
  • TelOne7.8%
  • Starlink32%
  • Dandemutande0.9%
  • Africom0.7%
  • Telecontract1.9%
  • African Fibre Networks1.6%
Out of every 100 in Q1 2026, 55 is Liquid Intelligent Technologies.Starlink is next at 32 of every 100, then TelOne at 7.8.
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QuarterLiquid Intelligent TechnologiesTelOneStarlinkDandemutandeAfricomTelecontractAfrican Fibre NetworksAll providers
Q1 2026342,851,544,25348,725,324,013197,778,556,0005,543,000,0004,564,042,38411,612,098,3939,930,000,000621,004,565,043
Q4 2025232,323,520,00045,394,282,579168,213,240,0007,130,000,0005,071,710,45411,563,380,00010,240,000,000479,936,133,033
Q3 2025259,700,000,00033,624,143,064117,828,620,0007,221,000,0004,770,381,16910,004,800,0007,743,000,000440,891,944,233
Q2 2025232,510,000,00030,988,670,22383,942,740,0006,900,000,0004,513,483,57212,122,000,0001,425,000,000372,401,893,795

Fixed broadband subscriptions

414,606 fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, up 23.6% on Q1 2025.

Fixed broadband subscriptions, every quarter

Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 shown, of 5.

Up 24% between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, from 335,577 to 414,606.It was highest in Q1 2026 at 414,606 and lowest in Q2 2025 at 330,866.
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QuarterFixed broadband
Q1 2026414,606
Q4 2025385,701
Q3 2025356,039
Q2 2025330,866
Q1 2025335,577

Fibre backbone, by owner

19,214 km of fibre backbone in Q1 2026, up 33.8% on Q4 2025. TelOne accounts for 44.2 of every 100.

Fibre backbone, by owner, every quarter

Q4 2025 to Q1 2026 shown, of 2.

Up 34% between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, from 14,357 km to 19,214 km.TelOne is the largest part in Q1 2026, 44 of every 100, followed by Liquid Intelligent Technologies at 24 and Powertel at 20. TelOne held 28 of every 100 in Q4 2025.

The Q1 2026 total, part by part

19,214 km of fibre backbone

  • Liquid Intelligent Technologies24%
  • TelOne44%
  • Powertel20%
  • Dandemutande3.0%
  • Africom1.4%
  • African Fibre Networks6.7%
Out of every 100 in Q1 2026, 44 is TelOne.Liquid Intelligent Technologies is next at 24 of every 100, then Powertel at 20.
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QuarterLiquid Intelligent TechnologiesTelOnePowertelDandemutandeAfricomAfrican Fibre NetworksAll owners
Q1 20264,6808,5003,9025762661,28919,214
Q4 20254,6314,0463,86956026698514,357

Machine to machine lines

231,800 lines connecting machines, not people in Q1 2026, down 0.6% on Q1 2025.

Machine to machine lines, every quarter

Q1 2025 to Q1 2026 shown, of 5.

Down 0.6% between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, from 233,094 to 231,800.It was highest in Q2 2025 at 243,424 and lowest in Q4 2025 at 227,740.
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QuarterMachine lines
Q1 2026231,800
Q4 2025227,740
Q3 2025231,564
Q2 2025243,424
Q1 2025233,094

Questions people ask

How many internet subscriptions are there in Zimbabwe?

13.92m active internet subscriptions in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 5.0% on the quarter before.

How many homes and offices in Zimbabwe are on fibre?

261,147 subscriptions on a fixed connection in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 6.3% on the quarter before. Fibre is the largest, with 33.1 of every 100.

What is Zimbabwe's internet penetration rate?

87.4% internet penetration, subscriptions for every 100 people in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 3.4% on the quarter before.

How much international bandwidth does Zimbabwe have?

1,757 Gbps of international capacity equipped in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 4.0% on the quarter before. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is the largest, with 65.5 of every 100.

How much data does Starlink carry in Zimbabwe?

621 PB of data carried on fixed networks in the quarter in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 29.4% on the quarter before. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is the largest, with 55.2 of every 100.

How many fixed broadband subscriptions are there?

414,606 fixed broadband subscriptions in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 7.5% on the quarter before.

How much fibre has been laid in Zimbabwe?

19,214 km of fibre backbone in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 33.8% on the quarter before. TelOne is the largest, with 44.2 of every 100.

How many machine to machine lines are active?

231,800 lines connecting machines, not people in Q1 2026, the most recent quarter POTRAZ has published. That is up 1.8% on the quarter before.

Where do these figures come from?

The quarterly sector performance reports published by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe. Every figure on this page is read out of the report for its own quarter. 55 quarters are held, from Q3 2012 to Q1 2026.

Read from POTRAZ, the sector performance reports, Q3 2012 to Q1 2026. Every source we read

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