When were cell phones introduced in Zimbabwe?

When were cell phones introduced in Zimbabwe? Cell Phones were introduced in Zimbabwe in 1997.  NetOne was the first mobile network in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s second mobile network was Econet and lastly, it was Telecel. 

NetOne is 100% government-owned while Econet is a public company that was founded by billionaire businessman Strive Masiyiwa. Telecel is owned by a couple of shareholders from Zimbabwe and outside Zimbabwe. 

Which phone was made in Zimbabwe? 

Zimbabwe has its very own cell phone brand. GTel is manufactured and distributed in Zimbabwe by a company bearing the same name. They build a range of ICT products. Gtel is the first mobile phone manufacturer in Zimbabwe that is owned locally. 

The company was founded in the year 2011 by Chamunorwa Shumba and Cheryl Shumba. The company is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe. GTel produced the second slimmest phone in the whole world in 2014. That was the Gtel SL 5.5. The slimmest phone was a handset from Oppo. 

Is there GTel outside Zimbabwe? 

GTel started operating in Kenya in the year 2015. That is the only country outside of Zimbabwe where the company has a presence. GTel actually started off as a franchise of G-Tide Mobile International in the year 2009. 

The company re-branded in the year 2011 to become GTel under the leadership of Chamunorwa and Cheryl. The company has a large share of the Zimbabwean market. By the year 2015, one million people were using GTel mobile handsets. 

The company continues to release newer models to catch up with global trends. One of their earlier models, the X7 had wireless charging technology when it was a relatively new technology globally.

Is GTel a good phone? 

Users report that the GTel is a great phone. The phone is priced competitively while offering features that are as good as the traditional players in the industry. According to users, the phone is fast and responsive and it weighs just right. 

What is the latest Gtel? 

Gtel announced its latest model in July of 2021. That is the Gtel Infinity 9. This phone is the successor to the Infinity 8. It is the first-ever smartphone from GTel with a display that is 6.5 inches big. 

How do I track my GTel? 

Devices are easy to lose or they can simply be stolen. You can track or find your phone’s approximate location in a few seconds. All you need is to get access to the internet via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. You must open the link https://www.google.com/android/find and simply follow the prompts to locate your phone. 

How much is a GTel? 

GTel has a wide range of smartphone models. You can get anything from entry-level to premium phones. From as little as $81 you can get yourself a decent GTel smartphone. The main limitation might be storage and speed. It still gets the job done as a smart device. If you are looking for a high-end Gtel then you must be prepared to pay anything from $200 to just under $300.