Econet is a privately held telecommunications group with a diverse portfolio of operations and investments across Africa, Europe, South America, North America, and the East Asia Pacific Rim. The company primarily offers mobile and fixed telephony services, broadband internet, and satellite and fiber optic networks. In Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless stands as the largest provider of telecommunications services, delivering solutions in mobile and fixed wireless telephony, public payphones, and internet access since its launch in 1998. It has significantly expanded its network infrastructure, introducing 3G data services in 2009 and developing an extensive fiber optic network. Additionally, Econet invests in various sectors beyond telecommunications, including financial services, insurance, e-commerce, renewable energy, and education. Notably, its subsidiaries include Liquid Telecom, a leading internet service provider, and Transaction Payment Solutions, which specializes in financial transaction services. Committed to social responsibility, Econet supports community initiatives, including scholarships for students through the Joshua Nkomo Scholarship Fund, and various charitable causes focusing on vulnerable populations.