With an average growth rate of 10.51%, the number of active Internet subscribers in Zimbabwe increased from 3.95 million in 2012 to 11.24 million in 2023. In contrast, the number of new mobile subscribers increased by just 2.36 million over 12 years.
In the same time, the population and active mobile subscribers of the southern African nation grew at average rates of 2.10% and 1.82%, respectively.
MTN Nigeria has dominated the country's telecommunications market over the years, accounting for the largest market share. All four operators, apart from 9mobile, recorded a significant increase in their subscriber base between May 2014 and March 2024.