State Media|STATE-OWNED mobile telecommunications firm, NetOne has introduced two mobile data packages as part of its efforts to cushion its subscribers in the wake of rising costs.

NetOne marketing, public relations and customer experience executive Dr Eldrette Shereni said the mobile network operator has introduced data bundles, which enable subscribers to access internet connectivity at night up until the morning of the following day at a relatively cheap price.

The bundles have one option going for $1 and netting the subscriber 1 gigabyte (GB) between 10pm and 5am. This will undoubtedly be welcomed by subscribers who are normally being asked to fork out $5 for 1.2 GB valid for 24 hours. Thus there is now an option that is five times cheaper and gives one close to the same amount of data.

“NetOne is redefining itself to be a World Class digital network that focuses on value in every product or service it offers. We realised that the cost of data is now out of reach for most Zimbabweans who love to stay connected at all times and we then introduced a special ‘Night Rider’ data bundle that gives every NetOne customer a right to quality, value access between 10pm and 5am of the following morning,” said Dr Shereni.

The “Night Rider” data bundle is most likely to be welcomed by students accustomed to studying during the night or the early hours of the day as it would offer them an opportunity to browse the internet.

“Customers all over have ultimatums from a network that serves them and us introducing such a bundle is a testimony of how we believe in access to everybody. Our customers are beyond excited by this offer since it allows them to study, chat, connect and express themselves in any way they like over the internet,” said Dr Shereni.

NetOne has also introduced social media bundles in a bid to cater for the ever-growing users of social networks.

“Introducing social media bundles, Facebook and Instagram is a step toward a full circle access to the popular social media sites in our country. That says we now have the WhatsApp bundle which allows for quality chats, voice and video calling, the Facebook bundle that also allows for instant connection and sharing of special moments plus the Instagram bundle for those of our customers who “love things.” Within our theme of creating a World Class — network…,” said Dr Shereni.