How To Activate a New Econet Line

How To Activate a New Econet Line

What is Econet Line?

Econet, officially known as Econet Group, is a diversified telecommunications group with operations and investments in Africa, Europe, South America and the East Asia Pacific Rim, offering products and services in the core areas of mobile and fixed telephony services, broadband, satellite, optical fiber networks and mobile payment.

How To Activate a New Econet Line

There is no need to contact customer care for activation. Simply Dial *140# and follow the prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Econet have 5G SIM?

At the time, for you to be able to enjoy 3G on Econet or LTE on NetOne, you had to get a new Sim card. With Econet’s 5G, almost every subscriber’s account has 5G provisioning disabled. For it to be enabled you will need to get in contact with Econet directly.

How do I reset my Econet line?

To reset using OTP:

  1. Dial *111#
  2. Select option 1 – account.
  3. Select option 1 – forgot pin.
  4. Select option 1 – use OTP.
  5. Select option 2 – request OTP.
  6. A SMS with OTP is sent to their phone.
  7. Dial *111#
  8. Select option 1 – account.

How do I get an Econet SIM card?

Visit your nearest Econet Shop with the following:

  1. $0,50.
  2. Copy of your national ID or passport.
  3. Completed registration form (Collect a form from your nearest Econet Shop)

Can I convert Econet data to airtime?

Yes! conversion of any bundle to voice airtime is possible but, only if the bundle has not been used.

Does Econet airtime expire?

Please note that airtime does not expire however, the window period lapses. The new window period will start upon the next recharge. Take note, the recharge confirmation message that comes when you recharge has the window period which states the time frame.

How do I replace my Econet SIM card?

Replace your lost or damaged sim today #We’ve got you Just visit your nearest Econet Shop or Agent , produce your ID or valid passport, fill a form, pay a replacement fee of ZWL140 and receive your sim card with ZWL100 worth of airtime. Enjoy more value instantly.

How do I buy Econet airtime for another number?

Peer to peer Airtime transfer

  1. Dial *111#
  2. Enter option 4 to transfer airtime.
  3. Enter receiving number.
  4. Enter amount.
  5. Confirm.

How do I check my Econet balance?

Econet USSD Codes

  1. *111# – Econet Support.
  2. *121# – Check balance.
  3. *123*recharge pin# – Airtime top-up using the Universal Buddie cards.
  4. *123*recharge pin# – Airtime top-up using the old buddie recharge cards.
  5. *125# – Check balance.
  6. *140# – Bundles menu (Data, Promotions, Calling bundles)
  7. *141# – Data balance menu.

What products does Econet offer?

The company offers mobile internet and data access, public payphones, and mobile money and payment solutions. Its product portfolio consists of voice, data, SMS and A2P, music and entertainment, gaming, YoMix, airtime credit services, interconnect, and roaming.

How do I convert Econet airtime to bundles?

  1. You can purchase USD airtime directly from all Econet shops and dealers and convert to bundles by dialling *143#
  2. You can also buy bundles direct from EcoCash FCA wallet on *153#