Zimbabwe’s Internet Access Provider Revenue Grew By 10.4%

Zimbabwe’s Internet Access Provider Revenue has increased by 104.8% to record ZWL30.86 Billion, Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) Sector Performance Report has revealed.

“IAP revenue grew by 104.8% to record ZWL30.86 billion, from ZWL15.07 billion, whilst operating cost for IAPs grew by 52.9% to record ZWL18.25 billion, from ZWL 11.93 billion.”

Zimbabwe’s IAP revenue has been on the rise from the 1st quarter up to the 3rd quarter 2022 because the Postal and Telecommunication sector is undergoing a huge transformation driven by changing consumer behaviour and also technological advancement.

IAP are companies or a company that provides access to the Internet. IAPs generally provide dial-up access through a modem and PPP connection, though companies that offer Internet access with other devices, such as cable modemsor wireless connections, could also be considered IAPs.

The terms IAPs and ISP (Internet Service Providers) are often used interchangeably, though some people consider IAPs to be a subset of ISPs. Whereas IAPs offer only Internet access, ISPs may provide additional services, such as leased lines (T-1 or T-3) and Web development. In contrast to both IAPs and ISPs, online servicesprovide their own proprietary content in addition to Internet access.