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.

Alias
Econet Leo SA
Country
Type
Network Operator
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3G Network

The company launched 3G UMTS services over B1 (2100 MHz) in July 2011.

    Network Frequency Band Status
    Active
    Date Event Subtype
    Launch of 3G Network
    Launch

    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
      Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
      15
      Active
      Date Event Subtype
      Launch of 4G Network
      Launch