Telecom Firms total revenue grows by 14,5% to percent $262 m in third quarter

According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) report released yesterday, the total revenue for telecommunication firms grew by 14,5%.  The figures are for the third quarter ending September 30th.  The revenue increased  to $262,02 million  from $228,74 million in the previous quarter.  This can  be attributed to an improved revenue performance from mobile operators and internet access providers (IAP).

The report said:

The growth in mobile and IAP revenues led to a 14,5% increase in total telecommunication revenues to record $262 021 721 from $228 748 120 recorded in the previous quarter. On the other hand, total revenue generated by the postal and courier operators declined by 0,2% as a result of depressed volumes.

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