ZOL Portable MiFi
ZOL, Zimbabwe’s leading internet service provider is known for its innovation when it comes to internet solutions. They are at the forefront when it comes to connecting Zimbabwe and the ZOL portable MiFi is testament to that.
ZOL, through Liquid Telecom, have connected the length and breadth of Zimbabwe with their fibre optic network. Their network also extends throughout Africa meaning that they have a strong backbone. Though strides have been made in the fibre network, there are still some areas which are not covered and fibre mainly caters to fixed internet services.
There is a segment of the market that requires more flexible solutions. To meet this need, ZOL came up with the portable MiFi.
So, what exactly is ZOL MiFi? It is ZOL’s portable internet solution which works through a wireless WiFi modem that can be carried wherever you go. It is part of ZOLs wireless internet offering, Wibroniks.
What is ZOL Portable MiFi?
ZOL’s portable MiFi is a small wireless internet modem that transmits a WiFi signal and can connect to multiple devices. It does not need to be plugged in to work. It has an internal battery and can work for up to 6 hours between charges.
What this means is that you can take it with you wherever you go. Instead of switching to mobile data when you leave the house, you simply take the portable MiFi with you. It is a great solution for staying connected wherever you are.
The MiFi modem uses the ZOL Wibroniks suite of products which is for their wireless internet solutions. These range from pay as you go packages to uncapped solutions.
How much is a ZOL MiFi modem?
To get the ZOL Mifi modem, you need USD45. Once you have your device, you can sign up for the pay as you go package or the uncapped home entertainment package. The pay as you go package costs USD27 and gives you 20GB of data over a 30-day window.
If you exhaust this package though, you have the option to top up as follows:
| Data | Access Window | USD Price | ZWL Price |
| 2GB | 15 days + 15 days rollover | 4.00 | Z$347 |
| 3GB | 15 days + 15 days rollover | 7.00 | Z$593 |
| 5GB | 15 days + 15 days rollover | 19.00 | Z$1661 |
| 10GB | 15 days + 15 days rollover | 26.00 | Z$2,254 |
| 15GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 33.00 | Z$2,847 |
| 20GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 37.00 | Z$3,202 |
| 25GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 45.00 | Z$3,914 |
| 30GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 55.00 | Z$4,750 |
| 60GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 82.00 | Z$7,116 |
| 100GB | 30 days + 30 days rollover | 110.00 | Z$9,489 |
How much is ZOL unlimited Wibroniks For Portable Mifi?
If you are the type of person who is a heavy user and don’t want to be tied down by capped internet packages, you will want to opt for the unlimited package. In order to get this, you will need to pay USD119.