{"id":46797,"date":"2021-09-17T17:59:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T15:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/?p=46797"},"modified":"2021-09-17T17:49:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T15:49:17","slug":"dandemutande-facebook-partner-to-bring-express-wifi-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/dandemutande-facebook-partner-to-bring-express-wifi-service","title":{"rendered":"Dandemutande, Facebook Partner To  Bring Express Wifi Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span><b>By Alois Vinga<\/b> &#8211; A LOCAL technology company, Dandemutande Investments has partnered with Facebook Connectivity to launch Express Wi-Fi services in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>The Wi-Fi hotspot service, running under the brand, \u201cExpress Wi-Fi by Facebook\u201d, will enable Dandemutande to deliver internet connectivity over Facebook\u2019s feature-rich Wi-Fi management platform.<\/p>\n<p>It includes online voucher purchases, reseller management, network optimisation, and management amongst other features.<\/p>\n<p>Express Wi-Fi is a key component of Facebook\u2019s connectivity initiative to bring more people online globally. It seeks to help internet service providers and mobile network operators provide Wi-Fi to those who are under-connected.<\/p>\n<p>Dandemutande chief executive Never Ncube said the partnership will soon transform the ICT firm into the connectivity partner of choice on the land.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to have partnered with an innovative company such as Facebook on an initiative that further enhances our vision as an organisation to be a leading ICT Solutions partner locally and in the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe enhanced use of digital platforms worldwide has made internet connectivity a number one priority, hence the need for Express Wi-Fi across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The platform helps service providers build, operate, grow, and monetise internet access over Wi-Fi in a sustainable way.<\/p>\n<p>Express Wi-Fi operates in more than 30 countries helping millions connect to fast, affordable, and reliable Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>The innovative public Wi-Fi initiative is an avenue to keep cities connected, allow for seamless communication channels and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Ncube said Dandemutande had started installing Wi-Fi hotspots across Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>The Express Wi-Fi portal is user-friendly and provides complimentary access to Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThereafter, a user can purchase vouchers. Express Wi-Fi gives people access to fast, affordable, and reliable internet so they can make connections that matter, download their favourite apps, and stream various entertainment channels,\u201d added Ncube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. By Alois Vinga &#8211; A LOCAL technology company, Dandemutande Investments has partnered with Facebook Connectivity to launch Express Wi-Fi services in Zimbabwe. The Wi-Fi hotspot service, running under the brand, \u201cExpress Wi-Fi by Facebook\u201d, will enable Dandemutande to deliver internet connectivity over Facebook\u2019s feature-rich Wi-Fi management platform. 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