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Every now and again, a customer asks us about how long a phone battery lasts, and how much they should charge a phone soon after buying it.
People understandably want their phone battery to have a long life after every charge. They also want to maximise the number of years they can use the phone before the battery becomes useless.
Here are a few tips about taking care of your phone&#8217;s battery:
<h2>1. Do you need to charge your battery to full first after buying a phone?</h2>
Short answer: No. There&#8217;s a belief that before using a phone for the first time, one needs to charge it to full capacity. This is not necessary anymore with modern phones today. All modern phones bought over the last 10 years or so have a Lithium-ion battery. These batteries don&#8217;t need a full charge before using for the first time.
Most new phones will have about 60% battery. You can go ahead and start using it immediately without an issue. The advice however is that it is good practice to not let your phone drain all the way to empty. It is also good practice to not charge the phone to 100%. It is said that Lithium-ion batteries should not be maxed out as this makes them work harder. Keep the phone between 20% and 80%.
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<h2>2. Is heat bad for your battery?</h2>
Yes. It is good practice to keep your phone in a cool and dry place. Heat and cold can damage your battery. Avoid leaving your phone in direct sunlight or in a hot car. This shortens its total battery life.
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<h2>3. Is Fast charging good for your phone?</h2>
The rule of thumb here is that where you can, avoid fast charging. Fast charging can heat up your battery, which can damage it. Only use fast charging when you truly need to charge your phone quickly before leaving a place that has a charger.
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<h2>4. How do you keep apps from draining your phone’s battery</h2>
A common belief is that closing apps when you&#8217;re not using them is good to maintain your battery. This is not true. Engineers at Apple and Google have all indicated that closing apps usually worsens your battery performance because your phone&#8217;s system may end up working more. As such, apps that claim to close apps you&#8217;re not using to save battery are likely not helping you at all
That said, there are things you can do within the phone to get good battery. These include: Turning off features you&#8217;re not using like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS.  Using a power-saving mode. Most phones have a power-saving mode that can help to extend your battery life. This mode will usually disable some features and reduce the brightness of your screen.
<h2>5. Don&#8217;t use your smartphone during charging</h2>
Using your phone while it charges is bad for your phone because it means you&#8217;re introducing more heat at a time when it&#8217;s already getting some heat from the charging. It is best therefore to avoid using it for heavy things such as playing gamings, editing videos, photos, and such. Light uses like playing music however should generally be okay.
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WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Chat Lock, allowing users to protect private messages with a password. The locked messages are stored in a separate folder and the sender&#8217;s name is hidden, even from people with access to the user&#8217;s phone.
This feature can be used to keep messages safe from unwanted attention, whether it&#8217;s for planning a surprise for a partner or organising a private job interview. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, aims to provide more privacy and security to its users with this new feature. WhatsApp said in a blog post:
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Our passion is to find new ways to help keep your messages private and secure. 
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To lock a chat in WhatsApp, users can tap on a one-to-one or group chat and select the lock option. This will prompt them to enter their device password or biometric, such as a fingerprint, to secure the chat. The locked chat will be stored in a separate folder, and its contents will be hidden in notifications. Users can access their locked chats by entering their phone password or biometrics. WhatsApp&#8217;s Chat Lock feature aims to provide enhanced privacy and security for users in various settings. It explained:
<blockquote>
This feature will be great for people who have reason to share their phones from time to time with a family member or those moments where someone else is holding your phone at the exact moment an extra special chat arrives. 
</blockquote>
WhatsApp&#8217;s Chat Lock feature is being rolled out today, with additional options to come in the next few months, according to the company&#8217;s blog post. The new options include custom passwords for chats and locking for companion devices.
WhatsApp recently announced that users can now link their account to up to four additional smartphones, allowing users to access their chats from multiple devices. Users can link their phones by scanning QR codes with their primary phone. This feature is beneficial for users who have different phones for work and personal use but want their chats in a single WhatsApp account.
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The Tecno Spark is one of the most popular mobile phones in Zimbabwe. It balances affordability and features that are normally found in more expensive devices.
As with its predecessor, the Spark 9, this phone comes in 3 variants: the Spark 10c on the lower end, the Spark 10 in the middle and the Spark 10 Pro on the upper end.
All 3 phones have been available in Zimbabwe since the end of March.
<h2>What is the Tecno Spark 10?</h2>
Tecno Spark is a brand of phone emade by Chinese company Transsion. It&#8217;s the same company that makes itl, Infinix and Oraimo brand devices.
In the Tecno range of phones, the Spark series is in the lower middle. The lowest in the range is the Pop series. The latest in this series is the Pop 7 and Pop 7 Pro. The prices of these phones usually range from $95 to $120
Next in the range is the Spark series. After the Spark is the Pova series. The Pova is not very common in Zimbabwe but it is available. Prices are generally in the same range as the Spark
Then comes Camon series. While they are considered medium rang phones, for the average Zimbabwean phone buyer, the Camon range is premium. It is therefore not as common as the Pops and the Sparks. You will find phones from $200 all the way to $340.
At the top, flagship if you will, is the Tecno Phantom brand. The pricing here starts at about $350 going up.
<h2>Spark 10 Full Specs:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Battery: 5,000mAh  with +18W Fast Charge</li>
<li>Memory: 128GB ROM , 16GB RAM(8GB Extended RAM)</li>
<li>Display: 6.6&#8243; HD+90Hz Refresh Rate</li>
<li>Back Camera: 50MP Ultra Clear </li>
<li>Selfie Camera: 8MP Glowing Selfie with Dual Flash</li>
<li>Video: 1080p@30fps</li>
<li>Operating System: Android 13, HIOS 12</li>
<li>SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)</li>
<li>Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE</li>
<li>Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)</li>
<li>CPU: Octa-core (4&#215;2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 &amp; 4&#215;1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)</li>
<li>Card slot: microSDXC</li>
<li>Fingerprint: Yes, side-mounted.</li>
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<h2>Spark 10c, Spark 10, and Spark 10 Pro compared</h2>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;"> </td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Spark 10 Pro</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Spark 10</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Spark 10c</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Battery</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">5000 mAh</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">5000 mAh</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">5000 mAh</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 25%;">Charging</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">18w Fast Charging</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">18w Fast Charging</td>
<td style="width: 25%;">18w Fast Charging</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Storage Memory</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">128GB/256GB</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">128GB</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">128GB</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">RAM</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">4G/8GB</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">8GB</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">4GB</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Camera</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">50 megapixels</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">50 megapixels</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">16 megapixels</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Display</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">6.8 inches</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">6.6 inches</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">6.6 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">Price</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">$185 &#8211; $220</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">$150 &#8211; $170</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;">$125 &#8211; $140</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;"> </td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;"> </td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;"> </td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 24px;"> </td>
</tr>
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Tecno also released the Spark 10 5G globally but this is not available in Zimbabwe as we have no extensive 5G network yet.
<h2>Availability</h2>
The Spark 10 phones area available in Zimbabwe through the company&#8217;s extensive distribution network.
There are many Tecno and itel phones dotted across the country as well as informal traders. As long as the phone is boxed and the sal is not broken, you know you are buying a brand new phone and that you are covered by the 12 months warranty.

Tecno Spark 10 in Zimbabwe: Price, Full Specs, Availability

It&#8217;s the month of May and in the itel universe that means the launch of a new P series phone. The itel P40 is now available in Zimbabwe.
The P series in the itel lineup of phones is basically the flagship or top of the brand. What this means is that if you&#8217;re looking for the best itel phone available right now &#8211; this is it.
Yes, some will say that this is an entry-level phone compared to other brands. Indeed it is a budget phone, but it is the best of the itel brand budget phones.
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<h2>Itel P40 Specs</h2>
The most striking thing about the P40 is its battery which is coming at 6000 mAh. This is a bigger battery than its predecessor which was 5000 mAh. Itel claims that this battery can last 3 days on a single charge. For those that eventually buy this phone, please comment below with your experience.
It also comes with bigger RAM (4GB option) and Memory (64GB) and now has 4G LTE.
Though 4GB is the actual RAM, you will find the box of this phone says it has 7GB. The other 3GB being added there virtual RAM. Virtual or Extended RAM just means the itel P40 utilizes its internal storage to provide additional RAM. This is a fairly common thing with smartphones these days. It makes the phone even faster.
<figure id="attachment_256546" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-256546" style="width: 320px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-256546" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-P40.jpeg" alt="itel P40 phone boxes " width="320" height="207" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-P40.jpeg 1080w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-P40-300x194.jpeg 300w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-P40-1024x664.jpeg 1024w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-P40-768x498.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-256546" class="wp-caption-text">itel P40 phone boxes. Photo credit: KP &#8211; T-Mobile Bulawayo, Zimbabwe</figcaption></figure>
<h2>Itel P38 and P40 compared</h2>
The P40 is a successor to the Itel P38 which was launched in 2022. So yes, if you were planning to buy the p38, then this is a much better phone. Of course, the P38 makes sense in Zimbabwe if you&#8217;re getting it at a price of around $80.
Here&#8217;s a comparison of the two phones. It&#8217;s not clear why Transsion (the company behind itel)  skipped the P39 number here. If we learn the reasons we will update this article.
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;"> </td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">itel P40 (May 2023)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">itel P38 (May 2022)</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Battery</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">6000 mAh, Fast charging 18W</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">5000 mAh, Fast charging 15W</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Storage Memory</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">64GB</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">32GB</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">RAM</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">4GB (also 2GB version)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">2GB</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">4G Network</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Yes</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">No</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Main Camera</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">13-Megapixel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">8-Megapixel</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Selfie Camera</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">5-megapixel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">5-Megapixel</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Android version</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Android 12 (Go Edition)</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Android 11 (Go Edition)</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Screen size</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">6.6 inches</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">6.6 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px;">
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Processor</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">Unisoc SC9863A chipset, 
Octa-core CPU</td>
<td style="width: 33.3333%; height: 24px;">
Spreadtrum UNISOC SC7731E, 
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-256561" src="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-p40-back-camera-fingerprint.jpg" alt="" width="319" height="198" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-p40-back-camera-fingerprint.jpg 500w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Itel-p40-back-camera-fingerprint-300x186.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px" /></h2>
<h2>What about P40 Pro?</h2>
There&#8217;s no information yet on the availability of the P40 Pro. The Pro version basically has more capacity than the standard version, so you can expect it to have maybe 6GB RAM and 128GB Memory, and to be priced somewhere between $120 and $130.
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<h2>Itel P40 Price in Zimbabwe</h2>
In Zimbabwe, the Itel P40 is priced between $105 and $120, depending on the retailer.
The phone is however now available at all official Itel Home retailers in the country. Other smaller retailers also have the phone so where you see an itel shop, do ask them about this phone.
<h2>Comparable phones by Samsung, Tecno, Huawei</h2>
If you&#8217;re wondering which phones are comparable to the P40 from the other brands here they are.
<ul>
<li>Samsung A03: Released in January 2022, the Samsung A03 has 32GB Memory,  3GB RAM, and a 5000 mAh battery. On the camera front though it beats the other brands with its 48-megapixels. In Zimbabwe, the A03 is priced between $110 and $130.</li>
<li> Huawei Y9 2019: Though a much older phones, it&#8217;s comparable here based on its specs and price. It has 128 Memory and 4GB RAM. The battery is smaller though at 4000mAh. You will find it priced between $120 and $140. The camera is comparable to the P40 at 13 megapixels.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/03/27/tecno-pop-7-pro-now-available-in-zimbabwe/">Tecno Pop 7 Pro</a>: It has 64GB Memory, 4GB RAM, a 13-megapixel camera, 4G LTE, and a 5000 mAh battery. Its price in Zimbabwe is between $110 and $120.</li>
</ul>
<h2>P40 launch video</h2>
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Itel P40, latest flagship now available in Zimbabwe. 6000 mAh battery, 64GB, 7GB RAM, 4G LTE

Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent figure in the field of <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/06/full-text-artificial-intelligence-is-the-biggest-technology-we-have-ever-had-strive-masiyiwa/">artificial intelligence (AI)</a>, has resigned from his job at Google and expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI.
Hinton, who is considered the godfather of AI, stated in a New York Times statement that he regrets his work in the field. He told the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65452940">BBC</a> that some of the dangers posed by AI chatbots are &#8220;quite scary.&#8221;
<blockquote>
Right now, they&#8217;re not more intelligent than us, as far as I can tell. But I think they soon may be.
Right now, what we&#8217;re seeing is things like GPT-4 eclipses a person in the amount of general knowledge it has and it eclipses them by a long way. In terms of reasoning, it&#8217;s not as good, but it does already do simple reasoning.
And given the rate of progress, we expect things to get better quite fast. So we need to worry about that.
</blockquote>
He expressed concerns about the potential of AI chatbots to exceed human knowledge and warned of the risks of &#8220;bad actors&#8221; using AI for malicious purposes. His groundbreaking work on deep learning and neural networks has paved the way for current AI systems like ChatGPT.

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<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/06/full-text-artificial-intelligence-is-the-biggest-technology-we-have-ever-had-strive-masiyiwa/">Strive Masiyiwa Speaks On Artificial Intelligence</a></li>
</ul>
When asked about his concerns about the potential of AI chatbots, Dr Hinton referred to it as a worst-case scenario and a nightmare.
<blockquote>
You can imagine, for example, some bad actor like [Russian President Vladimir] Putin decided to give robots the ability to create their own sub-goals.
</blockquote>
Dr Hinton cautioned that this could lead to the creation of sub-goals, such as the need for more power. He also noted that the intelligence created by AI is very different from human intelligence, as digital systems can have many copies of the same model of the world, which is not the case for biological systems like humans. He said:
<blockquote>
And all these copies can learn separately but share their knowledge instantly. So it&#8217;s as if you had 10,000 people and whenever one person learnt something, everybody automatically knew it. And that&#8217;s how these chatbots can know so much more than any one person.
</blockquote>
Dr Hinton emphasised that he did not intend to criticise Google and praised the company for being responsible. He also stated that his positive comments about Google are more credible as he no longer works for the company.
In a statement, Google&#8217;s chief scientist Jeff Dean stated that the company is committed to a responsible approach to AI, continuously learning about emerging risks while also innovating boldly. 
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<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/?s=starlink">Starlink</a> is working well in Harare, Zimbabwe with impressive speeds of 131Mbps download and 2.83Mbps upload (although upload speeds are generally poor for all VSAT connections), according to <a href="https://www.techzim.co.zw/2023/04/starlink-is-working-in-zimbabwe-but-there-is-a-catch/">Techzim</a>. 
Starlink is an Internet and high-speed connectivity service offered by Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX, the spacecraft manufacturer and satellite communications company.
<h2 id="h-how-starlink-works">How Starlink works</h2>
Starlink operates a network of satellites at an altitude of 550km that provide <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">worldwide coverage</a>, with service divided into continental regions.
Africa has good Starlink satellite coverage, with Zimbabwe having up to four satellites passing over it at times, offering download speeds of over 100Mbps. However, the <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Starlink kit</a> is region-locked, meaning that if purchased in the USA, UK, Nigeria, or Rwanda, it will only function in the respective country of purchase until activated for roaming.
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The <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Starlink</a> kit that was tested in Zimbabwe was purchased in the UK, set up there, and had <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">global roaming</a> activated before being shipped to Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, it was a simple process of connecting everything, setting up the wifi name, and allowing the kit to connect to a satellite &#8211; essentially a plug-and-play setup. Here is the process:
<ul>
<li>Purchase Starlink Roaming from a country where Starlink is available (A country from the same continent is highly recommended)</li>
<li>Select Regional roaming on the roaming option (Only if the country of origin is on the same continent as the destination country)</li>
<li>Set it up in this country of origin and run any updates needed.</li>
<li>In your account settings ensure roaming is active.</li>
<li>Ship it to the destination country (In this case Zim)</li>
<li>Set it up and run any updates.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The catch. Roaming is not cheap</h2>
Regional and Global Roaming for <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Starlink</a> is similar to the roaming feature on mobile devices. Regional Roaming refers to the ability to use the service on the same continent, while <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Global Roaming</a> allows access from anywhere in the world. However, roaming can be expensive, with <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">monthly subscription costs</a> varying based on the region.
The <a class="Markdown_link__9ACHA MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">kit cost</a> is the same at approximately US$599, but the monthly subscription fees differ. Below are the costs of the kit and roaming for select regions.
Country &#8230; Equipment cost &#8230; Standard subscription P/M &#8230; Regional roaming subscription &#8230; P/M Global roaming subscription P/M
<ul>
<li>Nigeria &#8230; US$583.49 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.US$41.82 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.US$52.52 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. US$218.34 </li>
<li>Rwanda &#8230; US$515.45 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. US$43.25 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. US$52.99 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.US$220.78</li>
<li>UK &#8230;&#8230; US$373.05* (US$572.01) &#8230;US$93.26 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; US$105.70 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;US$248.70</li>
<li>USA &#8230;&#8230;.. US$599 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. US$120 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. US$150 &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;US$200</li>
</ul>
*Currently there is a promotion in the UK where the equipment is discounted from the standard £460 to £300.
The table indicates that subscriptions for Africa are a lot cheaper than those for the USA and the UK. Availability of Starlink is in a lot more countries than just these four but these are the ones most Zimbabweans will be interested in.
<h2>Roaming access lasts for 2 months</h2>
Starlink&#8217;s roaming service permits use outside of its registered country for a maximum of two months. Thereafter, the kit must return to its home country in order to reset the roaming and gain another two months. This indicates that, currently, the service is not a permanent solution for accessing Starlink in Zimbabwe or other countries where the service is not yet available.
<h2>US$53 for over 100Mbps of unlimited internet</h2>
If you are in Zimbabwe, it is recommended to purchase the Starlink kit from Nigeria or Rwanda, with Rwanda being the cheaper option. This is because Zimbabwe and these countries are in the same region, allowing for the Regional Roaming package with a monthly subscription of around US$53 for unlimited internet with download speeds above 100Mbps. In comparison, the cheapest unlimited internet package in Zimbabwe costs around US$241 from Liquid Home, with speeds at best up to 20Mbps or 20% of Starlink&#8217;s speeds. Buying the kit from countries outside of Africa will be more expensive due to the Global Roaming subscription, which starts at US$200. 
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Elon Musk's Starlink Working Well In Zimbabwe

Almost 2 years ago, we introduced this zero-rated website called Pindula Zero. We did it to offer something useful.
We also introduced the Pindula Mobile App which you can also use without buying any data bundles (Econet only).
The website and mobile app are now used by thousands every day to keep updated with the current news, to find jobs, and to buy and sell. We are very thankful for this support. Thank you.
We want to let you know of an important change we're making: At the end of April 2023, we'll be replacing Pindula Zero with the Pindula Mobile App. The website will no longer be available, and will instead redirect to our main site (<a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw">www.pindula.co.zw</a>), which is not zero-rated.
We encourage all users who have been using Pindula Zero to download the Pindula mobile app today. Not only can you continue to stay up to date with the latest news, jobs, and more - all without buying data bundles - but you'll also benefit from a range of features that make it easier than ever to access and use Pindula.
You can download the app on any of the following links:&nbsp;
- <a href="../../../../download/">https://zero.pindula.co.zw/download/</a>&nbsp;
- <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.zw.pindula.news">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.zw.pindula.news</a>&nbsp;
Just to be clear, the mobile app will continue to be zero-rated for the foreseeable future. It will continue to work and we will be improving it as we go.
If you have any questions or feedback about this, please use the comments section below. We will respond.

Important Update: Pindula Zero website to be replaced by the Pindula Mobile App

Tecno’s latest offering, the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/tecno-pop-7-pro-22-20230327175430606582/">Pop 7 Pro</a>, is now available in Zimbabwe. The phone was released globally by Tecno on 28 January this year.
The Pop 7 Pro has a host of features, making it a top choice for those in search of a budget-friendly smartphone that doesn’t compromise on quality.
<h2>Memory and Battery</h2>
The phone comes with 64GB of internal storage essentially doubling the storage that was available in the Pop 6 Pro. The storage can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.
On the RAM, Zimbabweans can choose from two RAM options: 4GB or 3GB, depending on usage requirements.
In terms of battery life, the Tecno Pop 7 Pro packs 5000mAh, which means the phone can easily last 2 days on a single charge for moderate usage. Put another way, one can do over 15 hours of video playback time.
<h2>Price and Availability</h2>
The phone is available at most Tecno and Itel shops and other third-party gadget retailers around Zimbabwe.
On price, one should expect to pay anything between US $110 and $130. You can even find it for lower if the retailer is running a special of some sort.
<h2>Camera</h2>
The Tecno Pop 7 Pro sports a 13MP wide camera, which is ideal for capturing moments with clarity and precision. For selfies, you’ll find a 5MP front-facing camera that delivers good results for a budget phone. 

<h2>Other Features</h2>
Other features of the Tecno Pop 7 Pro include a Type-C 2.0 USB port, which ensures faster data transfer speeds.
It runs on the latest Android 12 operating system, ensuring that you’re up-to-date with the latest functionalities and security features.
Replacing the Tecno Pop 6 Pro, the Pop 7 Pro offers significant upgrades such as more storage, RAM options, and an improved camera. The Tecno Pop 6 Pro had 32GB storage memory, 2GB RAM, and an 8MP camera.
In conclusion, the Tecno Pop 7 Pro is a feature-packed phone that ticks all the boxes for a budget-friendly smartphone. It provides great value for money with its impressive specs and sleek design.

Tecno Pop 7 Pro Now Available in Zimbabwe

Bill Gates’ Microsoft, has partnered with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a>‘s Liquid Intelligent Technologies, to provide Internet access to 20 million underserved people in Africa by 2025.
The collaboration will make use of Microsoft’s Airband project to focus on places like Tanzania, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, <a href="https://billionaires.africa/2023/03/03/microsoft-joins-forces-with-strive-masiyiwas-liquid-to-bring-internet-to-underserved-african-communities/">Billionaires Africa</a> reports.
The objective of the partnership between Bill Gates’ Microsoft and Masiyiwa’s Liquid is to bring high-speed Internet connectivity to previously unconnected communities while bridging the digital divide.
The partnership seeks to extend high-speed internet to rural areas in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, as well as to underserved communities throughout Africa.
Liquid’s most recent action is a continuation of prior endeavours, such as the November 2022 announcement of a ground-breaking investment of over R350 million ($19.7 million) in a Software Defined Network (SDN) solution called Dataport Across Africa.
This SDN offering will be the first of its kind on the continent.
Liquid, a division of Cassava Technologies, has invested more than $1.5 billion in network infrastructure to become the first provider of Dataport services in Africa.
Under Masiyiwa’s leadership, Liquid’s cloud solutions have seen tremendous growth with a presence in more than 20 countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean billionaire who sits on the boards of Unilever Plc, Netflix, Bank of America, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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Bill Gates' Microsoft Partners With Strive Masiyiwa's Liquid

The government plans to install more than 300 base stations (boosters) across the country this year to improve connectivity, especially in rural areas.
According to <a href="https://www.africanwirelesscomms.com/news-details?itemid=5650&amp;post=zimbabwe-aims-for-300-more-base-stations-in-2023-701246">African Wireless Communications</a>, the installation and operation of the base stations will be entrusted to NetOne, a State-owned telecoms firm.
This was said by Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Jenfan Muswere. He said:
<blockquote>
We have sent our team to do mapping and scoping, and we want to make sure that we are connecting the unconnected people.
</blockquote>
He said the initiative is part of the Smart Zimbabwe 2030 master plan which aims to improve connectivity within communities
According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) latest statistics for the third quarter of 2022, Zimbabwe has 14.5 million mobile phone subscribers, representing a penetration rate of 95.9%.
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Govt Plans To Install 300 More Base Stations In 2023

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has strengthened its partnership with Ericsson as it embarks on a network upgrade to deliver 5G connectivity in more locations across Harare.
In a <a href="https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/1/2023/econet-partners-ericsson-to-modernize-network-infrastructure-in-zimbabwe">Press release</a>, Ericsson said the partnership with Econet aims to boost digital transformation through the evolution of the existing network to cloud native architecture. It said:
<blockquote>
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (ZSE: ECO.ZW) has strengthened its partnership with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) at Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona, Spain as it prepares for 5G expansion by modernizing its Radio Access Network (RAN) and mobile Core network across Harare, Zimbabwe.
Through upgrades in its mobile Core and RAN solutions, Ericsson will help accelerate Econet’s digital transformation journey.
The network upgrade will pave the way for Econet to deliver 5G connectivity in more locations, unlocking advanced consumer and enterprise use cases.
As part of the mobile Core evolution, Ericsson will modernize the existing Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network to cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core, as well as upgrade the Unified Data Management (UDM) solution.
The scope of the agreement with Econet also includes Ericsson’s cloud infrastructure solutions, the Circuit Switch Core modernization and the introduction of IP Multimedia System (IMS) for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi).
Modernizing Econet’s network infrastructure will enable a wide range of services to subscribers, including high-definition VoLTE and applications that require low latency and improved responsiveness.
High-speed internet will be enabled through 4G and 5G radio access networks, coupled to the modernized packet core network.
Along with enhancing user experience, Econet will also benefit from increased network coverage and capacity.
The network modernization will include Econet’s existing 2G, 3G and LTE networks, with Ericsson’s latest 5G multi-band, multi-sector radios – such as Radio 4466 – which offers capacity expansion, energy efficiency and an average of 15 percent reduction in tower load.
Through the partnership, Econet will realize greater LTE indoor penetration and continue its seamless deployment of 5G, Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) and private networks.
</blockquote>
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Econet Partners Ericsson to Modernise Network Infrastructure Across Zimbabwe

Some <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Econet_Wireless_Zimbabwe">Econet Wireless</a> users have taken to social media to complain about the company’s “poor” network saying it was becoming a threat to their “marriages and national security.”
Econet Wireless, the first and largest mobile network services provider in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe" title="Zimbabwe">Zimbabwe</a> which was founded by billionaire <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Strive_Masiyiwa">Strive Masiyiwa</a>, has been having network issues lately leaving its customers fuming.
Pindula News compiles some responses to Econet Wireless’ network failure:
<blockquote>
When Econet data is down you realize it’s a national threat to security &amp; marriages.
</blockquote>
Nori @Sparkles_05 said:
<blockquote>
No network or data the whole day until now Longest day of my life I tell you You will not see heaven @econet_support
@econetzimbabwe
</blockquote>
Another one said some Econet customers “lost out on life-changing opportunities because Econet could not provide mobile data for 10+ hours.”
Econet Wireless sent a message to its customers apologising for network failure. Read the message shared by some users:
<blockquote>
We apologize for the recharging challenges you may have experienced. Normal service has since been restored. Any inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted
</blockquote>
Some were infuriated by the apology asking why Econet Wireless does not tell them in advance that they may likely experience network failure for them to plan accordingly. 
Some even suggested that “Econet must fire all its engineers“

Rowdy G. (Papuchi) @mcbaudy, a councillor in Harare, suggested that Econet Wireless customers were being punished for being loyal to the network provider. He posted on Twitter on 19 February: 
<blockquote>
The saddest thing is how you fail to ditch them and go for a better network that meets your needs. Econet is arrogant because it knows folks like you vent like kids and still run back to them.
</blockquote>
Chef Fadzi @mapz___ said:
<blockquote>
We spent the whole day without network yesterday, and Econet still had the audacity to send a message telling us they’re increasing tariffs.
</blockquote>
Nqaba Matshazi @nqabamatshazi also complained about tariffs:
<blockquote>
Nothing as extortionate as Econet’s data roaming rates. It’s really not worth it.
</blockquote>
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"Poor Econet Network Is A Threat To Marriages" - Users

SpaceX, the spacecraft manufacturer and satellite communications company led by Elon Musk, has received a license from the Rwanda Space Agency to launch its Internet and high-speed connectivity service, Starlink, in Rwanda.
The anticipated launch of the satellite Internet service is scheduled to commence operation in April 2023 building on the momentum of its current launch in Nigeria, Africa’s largest market.
In the latest announcement, Francis Ngabo, CEO of Rwanda Space Agency, announced that granting SpaceX’s Starlink the license to operate in Rwanda marks a new milestone in the country’s journey to leverage space capabilities for national progress, <a href="https://billionaires.africa/2023/02/14/elon-musks-spacex-secures-license-to-launch-starlink-in-rwanda/">Billionaires Africa</a> reported.
Ngabo expressed confidence in Starlink’s potential to positively impact citizens and businesses, and enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.

<blockquote>
<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/elon-musk-hasnt-approached-us-for-licencing-spacex-project-starlink-potraz/">“Elon Musk Hasn’t Approached Us For Licencing SpaceX Project Starlink” – POTRAZ</a>
</blockquote>
With Starlink’s launch in Africa in 2022, Elon Musk has stated that the satellite Internet provider will operate in any legal location on Earth.
Starlink’s technology provides high-speed, low-latency broadband Internet via a constellation of orbiting satellites.
In October 2022, Elon Musk announced the availability of satellite broadband service on all seven continents, after successful testing in Antarctica. 
SpaceX also plans to launch its satellite Internet service in Tanzania in the first quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory approval. The service will be available in Dar es Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania, and four other cities across the country.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Gets Licence To Launch Starlink In Rwanda

WhatsApp has introduced a feature that allows a person sharing a Status to choose who can see the Status. 
The company announced the new features along with several other features this week. 
Said the company in a blog:
<blockquote>
<h2>Private Audience Selector</h2>
Every status you share may not always be right for all of your contacts. We’re providing you with the flexibility to update your privacy settings per status so you can choose who views your status each time you update it.
Your most recent audience selection will be saved and used as the default for your next status.
</blockquote>
Sharing statuses on WhatsApp is one of the most popular features of the app. The status disappears after 24 hours. People can share videos, photos, text, links, and other formats.
In Zimbabwe, WhatsApp is the most popular mobile app by far. Other popular mobile apps include Opera, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, ShareIt, and Bible apps.
<h2>Other new WhatsApp features introduced</h2>
<blockquote>
<h4>Voice Status</h4>
We’re introducing the ability to record and share voice messages up to 30 seconds on WhatsApp status. Voice status can be used for sending more personal updates, especially if you feel more comfortable expressing yourself by talking rather than typing.
<h4>Status Reactions</h4>
We’re adding status reactions to provide a quick and easy way to respond to status updates from your friends and close contacts. This was the #1 feature users wanted, following the launch of Reactions last year. You can now quickly reply to any status by swiping up and tapping on one of eight emojis. You can of course still reply to a status with text, voice message, stickers and more.
<h4>Status Profile Rings for New Updates</h4>
With the new status profile ring you’ll never miss a status from a loved one. This ring will be present around your contact’s profile picture whenever they share a status update. It will be visible in the chat lists, group participant lists, and contact info.
<h4>Link Previews on Status</h4>
Now when you post a link on your status, you’ll automatically see a visual preview of the link content, just like when you send a message. Visual previews make your statuses look better, and also give your contacts a better idea of what the link is before they click.
</blockquote>

WhatsApp: You Can Now Choose Who Sees Your Status

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