Econet Wireless Burundi, formerly known as Spacetel Burundi, is a telecommunications company operating in Burundi. The firm, established in 2013, is today a subsidiary of the Econet Wireless Group after purchase from Global Telecom Holding in October 2014. Econet Wireless is a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim. The ownership of Econet Wireless Burundi is held by the parent company, Econet Wireless Group, which is headquartered in South Africa.
3G Network
The company launched 3G UMTS services over B1 (2100 MHz) in July 2011.
3G Frequency Bands
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Active
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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4G Network
In March 2017 Econet Leo switched on 4G LTE over the B3 (1800 MHz) band initially in the capital Bujumbura and slowly rolled out across the nation.
4G Frequency Bands
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15
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Active
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4G Network Events
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Launch of 4G Network
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Launch
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