Outrage Over Econet Deputy CEO’s Comments on Data Usage: Consumers Demand Affordable Solutions

Econet Deputy CEO Faces Backlash: Remarks on Consumer Data Usage Spark Outrage

Econet Deputy CEO Roy Chimanikire has courted ire on social media over his remarks on consumer data usage.

Roy Chimanikire has triggered a wave of criticism after he claimed that the reason why most people’s data does not last is because they spend more time on social media.

Roy Chimanikire Sparks Controversy: Claims Social Media Use Drains Consumer Data

For years, Zimbabweans have been complaining about how Econet data does not last and how expensive it is.

Speaking out on the issue recently, Roy Chimanikire argued that people are unknowingly consuming more data than they realize due to the significant amount of time they spend on social media.

He stated that people often forget that they consume more data than they realize when they spend extended periods of time on TikTok and Reels.

Social Media Users Slam Econet Deputy CEO: Criticism Mounts over Data Usage Comments

Roy Chimanikire’s remarks have sparked outrage on social media. Netizens argued that it’s none of their business how they use their data. Social media users voiced their frustrations, expressing the opinion that the focus should be on providing a quality network and affordable data, rather than claiming that data is expensive because users consume more of it.

Furthermore, social media users questioned how Chimanikire’s remarks about people spending too much data justify the high data rates they are charged. Netizens demanded affordable data, emphasizing their desire for lower prices rather than monitoring of data usage.

Here are some of reactions from social media;

@NgoniDanzwa;

A whole deputy CEO uttering such rubbish. Criminals!

@Chabvepi01;

If I were Strive Masiiwa, I would fire him on the spot.

@ZimFairness;

So now they have to tell us what to do with the expensive data that l have bought with my hard earned money. What nonsense is this?

@aurochrista;

Give us stha-link ngeke uzwe u Elon ekhala kanje

@fildaht;

You guys don’t even respect us as your clients that’s why u can say such things ….

@JamesPh00213298;