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Liquid Intelligent Technologies Boosts Fibre Internet Speeds in Zimbabwe
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Zimbabwe's largest fibre internet provider, has announced an upgrade to its unlimited data fibre packages, aiming to provide "lightning-fast" internet speeds. Starting this Friday, the popular "Infinity" package will see a significant boost from 150Mbps to 1000Mbps, while the "Family Entertainment" package will increase from 100Mbps to 300Mbps.
The reasons for the package-specific speed boosts are not explicitly stated in the announcement. However, the move appears to be a strategic response to the entry of high-profile competitors like Starlink into the market. Liquid has made efforts to stay competitive, leveraging its extensive fibre network—over 110,000 kilometers across multiple countries—to offer faster broadband speeds exceeding 1 Gbps, which fibre can support.
The increased speeds are applicable to Liquid's FibroniX packages and are intended for all work, gaming, and entertainment needs. The promotional prices for the "Infinity" package are available to customers using regular packages such as "Family Entertainment". However, it's important to note that the promotional prices for these fibre packages are typically lower than regular prices to encourage adoption, though the exact price differential was not detailed in the provided data.
While the exact current promotional and regular prices for Liquid’s unlimited fibre packages were not specified in the search results, historically, local ISPs like Liquid have faced competition from new entrants such as Starlink, which charges relatively high prices that are generally out of reach for much of Zimbabwe’s rural population. Liquid’s fibre services traditionally have been positioned as affordable alternatives with promotional pricing used to attract more subscribers and compete with satellite and mobile internet providers.
The high price of the $226 "Family Entertainment" package may be due to Liquid's recent approval to increase local currency tariffs. It's expected that the USD price for Liquid's packages will eventually settle to an amount much lower.
The announcement does not provide information on potential changes to other Liquid internet packages or pricing structures. It's also worth noting that all operators in Zimbabwe price in an exchange rate run-away buffer when they increase local currency prices.
In summary, Liquid is increasing speeds on its unlimited fibre packages to remain competitive and to leverage its extensive fibre infrastructure in Zimbabwe’s evolving internet market. The move aims to enhance customer value and competitiveness against high-profile entrants like Starlink, while supporting digital transformation and regional trade by improving internet infrastructure. For precise current pricing, checking Liquid’s official offerings or local telecom market reports would be necessary.
Technology plays a significant role in the upgrade of Liquid Intelligent Technologies' unlimited data fibre packages, as the company aims to provide faster internet speeds. The company's extensive fibre network, consisting of over 110,000 kilometers across multiple countries, allows them to offer fibre broadband speeds exceeding 1 Gbps, which is a testament to the power of modern technology.
