Name

Vodacom Mozambique

Legal name

Vodacom Moçambique, S.A.

Website

https://vm.co.mz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) (FSAMAIAE), Collaboration & Unified Communications Management (UCaaS/VoIP) (BPAEABAK)

Keywords

• Mobile telecommunications
• Mobile money platform
• Enterprise connectivity solutions
• IoT business solutions
• Mobile insurance products

Headquarters

HQ city

Maputo

HQ country

Mozambique

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Mobile Voice Services: Revenue from pre-paid and post-paid voice services including airtime, call packages, and roaming services. Pre-paid offerings start from 2 MT for daily voice offers, with packages like Bom Dia, Tudo Top, and Voda Jackpot. Post-paid plans like Flexi Fale Mais and Tudo Top Plus provide integrated voice and data bundles.
2. Mobile Data Services: Revenue from mobile internet services including data bundles, 4.5G add-ons, and broadband internet. Data packages range from 1GB at 149 MT to 20GB at 2299 MT monthly. Fixed broadband (KayaNet) offers speeds from 100Mbps.
3. M-Pesa Financial Services: Revenue from mobile money transactions including person-to-person transfers, merchant payments (Paga Fácil), cross-border transfers, bill payments, and airtime purchases. Also includes Txuna micro-loans and insurance products (funeral and automobile).
4. Enterprise Business Services: Revenue from corporate solutions including mobile plans, fixed connectivity (SIP Trunk, SD-WAN, IP-VPN), cloud services, Microsoft 365 partnerships, IoT solutions (fleet management, smart agriculture, mining), and SIM card management platforms.
5. Device Sales: Revenue from sale of mobile devices including the Digit 4G Z1 smartphone (1,499 MT), iPhone 17 series, Samsung devices, and feature phones through retail stores.
6. Insurance Products: Revenue from M-Pesa insurance products including funeral insurance (partnered with Sanlam Vida) with plans from 7.35 MT/month and automobile third-party insurance Paga Leve (partnered with Hollard Seguros).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Vodacom Mozambique is a mobile telecommunications operator providing mobile voice, SMS, and mobile data services over 2G, 4G, and 4.5G networks, together with the M-Pesa mobile money platform for deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, micro-loans, savings groups, and insurance. The company also serves enterprise and SME customers with fixed connectivity (fiber, SD-WAN, IP-VPN, SIP trunk), IoT solutions (fleet management, smart agriculture, mining, buildings), cloud and data center services, and resold Microsoft 365 productivity suites.

Product overview

Vodacom Mozambique operates as a mobile telecommunications operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of consumer and enterprise products. The core offerings include mobile voice and data services (Pre-Pago and Pós-Pago plans), the M-Pesa mobile money ecosystem (with savings, loans, insurance, and merchant payments), IoT solutions (fleet management, smart agriculture, smart mining, smart buildings), fixed business services (broadband, SIP trunk, SD-WAN, IP-VPN, data center), and digital services (Microsoft 365, business apps, entertainment content). The M-Pesa mobile money platform serves as the anchor for financial inclusion products including Xitique savings, Txuna micro-loans, Paga Fácil merchant payments, and insurance products (funeral and automobile). Enterprise solutions include IoT offerings for various industries, connectivity services, and productivity tools. The product portfolio spans devices (including affordable 4G phones), home internet (KayaNet), and social programs (Digital Skills Hub).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-Pesa: Mobile money and financial services platform offering deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, loans (Txuna), savings (Xitique), insurance, and international transfers.
• Vodacom Business
• Vodacom Digital Skills Hub
• V-Hub

Products and services

• M-Pesa Mobile money platform enabling deposits, withdrawals, person-to-person and cross-border transfers, bill payments, merchant payments (Paga Fácil), savings (Xitique), micro-loans (Txuna), and insurance (funeral and automobile) for individual consumers and merchants in Mozambique. Includes an Open API for enterprise integration.
• Internet Banda Larga (Business Broadband) Business broadband internet service over fiber optic with unlimited traffic, public IP address, LTE redundancy backup, and dedicated technical support. Plans start from 2 Mbps with flexible bundling options for SMEs and large enterprises.
• KayaNet Home internet service providing residential broadband connectivity in Mozambique, including the Mega Rápido package at 100Mbps speed.
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise productivity suite offered in partnership with Microsoft with three tiers: Business Basic (540 MT/month), Business Standard (1,126 MT/month), and Business Premium (1,981 MT/month), plus Enterprise E3 and E5. Includes Teams, OneDrive (1TB per user), 50GB email, Office applications, and security features. Available on 24-month contracts.
• SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network solution providing enterprise-grade secure and flexible network infrastructure across multiple business sites.
• IP-VPN Virtual private network service for secure business communications and site-to-site connectivity for enterprise customers.
• SIP Trunk SIP trunking service for business voice communications, enabling VoIP connectivity for enterprises.
• Data Center Services Data center hosting and virtualization services for enterprise infrastructure needs, including physical hosting and cloud-based solutions, backed by a $25 million carrier-neutral data center investment in Maputo connected to the 2Africa submarine cable.
• V-Hub Free business advisory platform providing objective guidance on customer acquisition and retention, online data protection, financial and commercial best practices, and digital trends, with personalized consultations from Vodacom Business consultants.
• MyMuze Music streaming and entertainment service available to Vodacom customers, included free with Tudo Top tariff plans.
• PlayInc Gaming and entertainment content service for mobile users.
• Paga Fácil Merchant payment service enabling traders to collect payments from M-Pesa customers with zero transaction fees for customers. Supports multiple cash registers per merchant entity and requires a physical licensed establishment with NUIT.
• Seguro de Vida (Funeral Insurance) Funeral insurance product offered in partnership with Sanlam Vida through M-Pesa with three coverage tiers: 3,500 MT, 7,000 MT, and 14,000 MT, with monthly premiums starting at 7.35 MT. Available to M-Pesa Level 2 customers aged 18-70. 3-month waiting period for natural death, no waiting for accidents. Approved by ISSM.
• Seguro Paga Leve (Automobile Insurance) Third-party automobile insurance offered in partnership with Hollard Seguros through M-Pesa, meeting Mozambique's mandatory third-party insurance requirement. Coverage limit of 3,000,000 MT and flexible duration options from 7 to 365 days.
• eSIM Digital/virtual SIM card technology pre-installed on compatible devices, enabling quick activation via QR code, available at Vodacom stores or through social media channels. Activation takes up to 15 minutes.
• Gestão de Frotas (Fleet Management) IoT-based fleet tracking and management solution providing 360-degree visibility of vehicles and human resources. Developed in partnership with Quatenus, offering tracking packages for operational efficiency and resource management.
• Agricultura Inteligente (Smart Agriculture) IoT solution for the agricultural sector connecting equipment, machines, and devices through sensors and systems to improve agricultural productivity.
• Mineração Inteligente (Smart Mining) IoT solution for the mining sector enabling connected equipment and sensors for industrial monitoring and operational optimization.
• Edifícios Inteligentes (Smart Buildings) IoT solution for automated monitoring and management of building systems and infrastructure in commercial real estate.
• Indústrias Inteligentes (Smart Industries) IoT solution for manufacturing and industrial environments, part of Industry 4.0 digital transformation initiatives.
• Checkmob (Field Force Management) Workforce management and field force automation solution providing real-time tracking and management of mobile teams and field workers for enterprise clients.
• Gestão de Cartões SIM (SIM Management Platform) Online SIM card management platform for corporate clients, enabling visibility and control over prepaid, postpaid, and hybrid lines for business use.
• Digit 4G Z1 First 4G touchscreen phone in Mozambique, priced at 1,499 MT. Designed to promote digital inclusion and affordable connectivity for the mass market. Available nationwide through Vodacom stores and via the Pouko Pouko device financing program.
• Pouko Pouko (Device Financing) Installment payment program allowing customers to acquire smartphones (including the Digit 4G Z1 and Samsung A05) and repay over time through M-Pesa.
• Tudo Top (Prepaid Plan) Prepaid tariff plan offering combined data, minutes, and SMS for all networks starting from 100 MT, with MyMuze music streaming access included. Available with social media data packages and voice multipliers (Voda Jackpot).
• Tudo Top Plus (Postpaid Plan) Postpaid integrated voice, data, and SMS solution providing continuous connectivity, starting from 1,000 MT/month. A 24-month contract variant (Tudo Top Plus Contratos Pós Pago) bundles a smartphone from 750 MT/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.96% Top Employer certification score from Top Employers Institute, certified for third consecutive year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QuatenuscoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Vodacom Business partnered with Quatenus to launch innovative fleet management service for corporate clients. Solution provides 360-degree visibility of all vehicles and human resources, tracking, and management tools. Partnership enables Vodacom to offer comprehensive IoT fleet solutions using Quatenus tracking packages, providing enterprise clients with operational efficiency, resource management, and time optimization.
• Bayobab ZambiacoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026Vodacom Mozambique and Bayobab Zambia launched a fiber interconnection at the Zambia-Mozambique border, creating a key route linking inland networks to subsea cable systems. Partnership enables direct international connectivity to the 2Africa submarine cable system, enhancing network resilience and accelerating digital inclusion across Southern Africa. Initiative supports regional integration, expands broadband access to underserved communities, and aligns with both countries' national ICT strategies.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Vodacom Business established partnership with Microsoft to offer Microsoft 365 productivity applications to businesses and enterprises in Mozambique. Partnership provides three Business plans (Basic, Standard, Premium) plus Enterprise E3 and E5 tiers. Enables collaboration tools including Teams, OneDrive cloud storage (1TB per user), 50GB email boxes, Office applications, and security features. Vodacom acts as distributor and integrator while Microsoft provides the software platform. Partnership aims to drive mobility, collaboration, and security for Mozambican businesses.
• YangominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025M-Pesa and Yango signed a Memorandum of Understanding for partnership collaboration. Yango is a ride-hailing and delivery platform. Partnership likely enables M-Pesa payment integration for Yango services.
• Sanlam VidacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM-Pesa partnership with Sanlam Vida, one of Mozambique's largest life insurance providers, to offer funeral insurance product. M-Pesa acts as technical and distribution partner while Sanlam supervises all risks and coverage payments. Three insurance tiers available: 7.35 MT/month (3,500 MT coverage), 14.71 MT/month (7,000 MT coverage), and 29.42 MT/month (14,000 MT coverage). Approved by Instituto de Supervisão de Seguros de Moçambique (ISSM).
• Hollard SeguroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM-Pesa partnership with Hollard Seguros to offer automobile third-party insurance (Paga Leve). Provides coverage for damages or injuries caused to third parties in accidents, meeting Mozambique's mandatory third-party insurance requirement. Coverage limit of 3,000,000 MT per regulatory maximum. Flexible duration options from 7 to 365 days. M-Pesa acts as payment and distribution partner while Hollard processes claims.
• Vodafone Foundation (INER Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVodafone Foundation's Instant Network Emergency Response (INER) program has operated in Mozambique to restore connectivity in disaster-affected areas. Program provides emergency communication services including WiFi, power, and voice to aid recovery and rebuild trust among communities following natural disasters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Helios Towers: Helios Towers is an Africa-focused telecom tower operator sharing customers and infrastructure economics with Vodacom Mozambique; comparable as a passive infrastructure peer in the same telecom value chain.
• IHS Towers: IHS Towers is a major African telecom tower infrastructure provider and supplies tower services to operators including Vodacom Group; adjacent infrastructure enabler rather than a direct competitor to Vodacom Mozambique's retail services.

Broad incumbents

• Millicom (Tigo): Millicom operates the Tigo brand across Latin America and previously Africa, with a comparable emerging-market mobile + mobile money + fixed broadband portfolio targeting similar mass-market and enterprise customer segments.
• Econet Wireless: Econet Wireless operates mobile networks across multiple African markets with mobile money offerings (EcoCash), comparable in business model and emerging-market positioning to Vodacom Mozambique.
• Safaricom: Kenya-based Safaricom is the originator of the M-Pesa platform and sister company under the Vodafone/Vodacom umbrella; highly comparable business model combining mobile telecom with deep mobile-money and enterprise services, though focused on the Kenyan market.
• Orange (Middle East & Africa): Orange operates mobile networks and Orange Money services across multiple African countries, providing similar converged telecom + mobile money + enterprise offerings to Vodacom Mozambique's model.
• MTN Group: MTN Group is one of Africa's largest mobile operators with presence across multiple Sub-Saharan markets, offering consumer mobile, mobile money (MTN MoMo), and enterprise services directly comparable to Vodacom's portfolio.
• Airtel Africa: Airtel Africa is a multi-country African mobile operator with overlapping mobile-money (Airtel Money) and enterprise offerings; competes in similar emerging-market environments with comparable ARPU and financial-inclusion strategies.

Direct peers

• Movitel: Movitel is a direct competitor to Vodacom Mozambique in the Mozambican mobile telecom market, offering mobile voice, data, and internet services across the country with overlapping consumer and enterprise segments.
• TMCEL (Moçambique Telecom): State-owned incumbent TMCEL is the second major mobile operator in Mozambique, providing competing voice, data, and fixed-line services; operates from the same regulatory and competitive environment as Vodacom Mozambique.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vodacommz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VodacomMoz
• Facebookfacebook.com/Vodacom.Mz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vodacom-mozambique
• Instagraminstagram.com/vodacom_mocambique

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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