The agreement, signed Tuesday, June 17, aims to develop a resilient, high-capacity national backbone network to strengthen the country's digital transformation. Market Forecast By Download Speed (Less Than 50 Mbps, 50 Mbps To 100 Mbps, 100 Mbps To 1 Gbps, More Than 1 Gbps), By Application (Internet TV, VoIP, Interactive Gaming, Remote Education, Smart Home Application, Others), By End User (Single Family Homes, Multiple Dwelling Units, Small Office Home. Megabits per second VoIP. Voice Over Internet Protocol Total active fixed telephone lines increased by 0. 01% to record. The 2025 edition of the FTTH/B Market Panorama presents the latest insights into FTTH/B coverage and adoption in Europe as of September 2024. The country-specific report, compiled by the Market Intelligence Committee and IDATE, provides data-driven insights on key performance indicators such as. Zimbabwe is advancing its fiber optic infrastructure through a new partnership between PowerTel Communications—a subsidiary of the national electricity company—and Paratus Zimbabwe. Additionally, it plans to expand the network nationwide. PowerTel is the wholly owned subsidiary of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) and is licensed to operate an optic fiber.