TelOne rolls out $98m modernisation project
TelOne has begun the roll-out of the $98 million ChinaExim Bank facility project which is now officially called the National Broadband (NBB) Project. The project will see the company being able to provide a better range and quality services, to enable cus
THIS upgrade of the network will usher in a New Era of Convergence; an era that will see the network providing a wider range of services that will change how people connect and bring Zimbabweans everywhere even more closely together. As part of the modernisation, the project will result in the modification of area codes and landline numbers across the country as TelOne moves to offer worldclass, cutting edge communication solutions to every Zimbabwean guaranteeing that customers get more from their landline.
Areas already upgraded from last year under the project include Ruwa, Nkayi, Zvishavane, Karoi, Kariba, Plumtree, Mazowe, Rusape, Chiredzi, Nyanga and Marondera with Chitungwiza being the latest beneficiary.
Juliasdale, Shurung wi and Chipangayi will be upgrading in the coming week as the project which is expected to last between 18-24 months continue to move to cover the whole country.
The converged network will introduce a whole new range of world class services that will enhance and improve the way custom- ers communicate.
Upgrading the network means that Customers will be able to enjoy enhanced crystal clear voice, faster internet speeds, internet TV, Interactive Voice Response Services, video and tele-conferencing and toll free services.
Customers will also be able to recharge their account in advance to avoid surprise bills at the end of the month.
The new era of convergence will bring seamless communication with more value-added services than ever before from TelOne.
Phase 1 of the National Broadband Project which has been partly completed includes; ◆ Bulawayo-Victoria Falls microwave link ◆ Mutare-Harare-Bulawayo-Plumtree
transmission upgrade ◆ Harare Main Data Centre and Mazowe
Data Centre ◆ Prepaid Billing System (Online Charg
ing System) ◆ Harare and Mutare IP network ◆ IMS core network upgrade Once finalised, here are some of the capabilities that clients can look forward to enjoying from the new billing platform (Online Charging System): ◆ Social Media bundles ◆ Content billing for IPTV ◆ Prepaid service convergence: Using one line clients can enjoy both broadband and voice on one account ◆ Monetary Based Recharge Cards: Recharge cards that work for both voice and broadband ◆ Bundled prepaid products ◆ Shared Bundles ◆ Time based billing ◆ Closed User Groups ◆ IVR Recharging: Fixed voice subscribers can recharge using fixed handset For more details on the new number ranges please visit our website www. telone.co.zw The Future is here. The Future is now. The Future is TelOne.