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Halotel
Legal namestring
VIETTEL TANZANIA PLC (HALOTEL)
Websiteurl
halotel.co.tz
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2015
Descriptiontext

Halotel, legally registered as Viettel Tanzania PLC, is a mobile telecommunications network operator providing voice, SMS, mobile data, and value-added services (VAS) to consumers and enterprises in Tanzania. The company is a wholly-owned Tanzanian subsidiary of Viettel Group, the Vietnamese state-owned multinational telecommunications conglomerate. Halotel serves a primarily consumer (personal) market with a secondary enterprise segment, offering prepaid mobile packages that bundle mobile internet access, discounted social-network data plans, premium content VAS, and device sales under a unified 'Mobile Packages' product architecture. Repair and warranty services and a 'Get Rewarded' loyalty program supplement the core connectivity offering.

The underlying technology is standard mobile telecommunications network infrastructure delivering cellular voice, messaging, and packet-switched data services. Distribution is omnichannel: a physical retail store network for SIM registration, device sales, and customer support; an official website (halotel.co.tz) for online registration, login, and account access; and the My Halotel mobile application for self-service account management. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind authenticated customer login, consistent with standardized mass-market prepaid tariff structures.

Halotel's business model generates revenue across multiple streams: subscription-recurring voice and SMS plans, usage-based mobile data bundles, subscription-based VAS offerings, and one-time hardware sales of mobile devices. The company is privately held with no public listing and operates exclusively within the Tanzanian market. Its headquarters are located at 10th Floor, Tanzanite Park, Plot No. 38, South Ursino, New Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam. No quantitative financial, headcount, or subscriber metrics are disclosed in the source material.

Short descriptiontext

Halotel (Viettel Tanzania PLC) is a Tanzanian mobile network operator and Viettel Group subsidiary offering prepaid voice, SMS, mobile data, social-network bundles, VAS, and devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers in Tanzania.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersDar Es Salaam, Tanzania
HQ citystring
Dar Es Salaam
HQ countrystring
Tanzania
HQ regionstring
Africa
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
mobile telecom services, mobile data services, voice calling services, value added services, mobile network operator
Industry1 code
1Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Mobile Operators
CodeHDAIAAAGPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)517112
SIC code1 code
  • Radiotelephone Communications4812
Product category
Mobile Telecommunications Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Mobile Voice Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Voice call services billed per minute or through prepaid airtime packages

halotel.co.tz
2Mobile Data Services
TypeUsage Based
Description

Mobile internet packages including data bundles for mobile internet access

halotel.co.tz
3SMS Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

SMS messaging services charged per message or included in packages

halotel.co.tz
4VAS Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Value-added services including various mobile VAS offerings

halotel.co.tz
5Device Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sales of mobile devices and handsets

halotel.co.tz
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Halotel is a mobile telecommunications operator in Tanzania that provides mobile voice calling, SMS, mobile data/internet, social network packages, value-added services (VAS), and mobile devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers. The company operates its own cellular network infrastructure and supports services through the My Halotel mobile application and an extensive retail store footprint.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Halotel (Viettel Tanzania PLC) is a telecommunications company operating as a mobile network operator in Tanzania. The company offers a unified portfolio of mobile services organized under Mobile Packages, which includes Mobile Internet, Social Network packages, VAS (Value-Added Services), and Devices. The product architecture follows a single-brand approach where the core Mobile Packages umbrella encompasses all consumer-facing offerings including data plans, social media bundles, premium content services, and device sales.

Product and service1 record
1Mobile Internet
Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Market position
Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Halotel

Mobile Telecommunications Serviceshalotel.co.tz

Halotel (Viettel Tanzania PLC) is a Tanzanian mobile network operator and Viettel Group subsidiary offering prepaid voice, SMS, mobile data, social-network bundles, VAS, and devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers in Tanzania.

What Halotel does

Halotel, legally registered as Viettel Tanzania PLC, is a mobile telecommunications network operator providing voice, SMS, mobile data, and value-added services (VAS) to consumers and enterprises in Tanzania. The company is a wholly-owned Tanzanian subsidiary of Viettel Group, the Vietnamese state-owned multinational telecommunications conglomerate. Halotel serves a primarily consumer (personal) market with a secondary enterprise segment, offering prepaid mobile packages that bundle mobile internet access, discounted social-network data plans, premium content VAS, and device sales under a unified 'Mobile Packages' product architecture. Repair and warranty services and a 'Get Rewarded' loyalty program supplement the core connectivity offering.

The underlying technology is standard mobile telecommunications network infrastructure delivering cellular voice, messaging, and packet-switched data services. Distribution is omnichannel: a physical retail store network for SIM registration, device sales, and customer support; an official website (halotel.co.tz) for online registration, login, and account access; and the My Halotel mobile application for self-service account management. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind authenticated customer login, consistent with standardized mass-market prepaid tariff structures.

Halotel's business model generates revenue across multiple streams: subscription-recurring voice and SMS plans, usage-based mobile data bundles, subscription-based VAS offerings, and one-time hardware sales of mobile devices. The company is privately held with no public listing and operates exclusively within the Tanzanian market. Its headquarters are located at 10th Floor, Tanzanite Park, Plot No. 38, South Ursino, New Bagamoyo Road, Dar es Salaam. No quantitative financial, headcount, or subscriber metrics are disclosed in the source material.

Halotel firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Halotel
Legal name
VIETTEL TANZANIA PLC (HALOTEL)
Website
https://halotel.co.tz
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Short description
Halotel (Viettel Tanzania PLC) is a Tanzanian mobile network operator and Viettel Group subsidiary offering prepaid voice, SMS, mobile data, social-network bundles, VAS, and devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers in Tanzania.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Halotel industry classification

Industry
Product category
Mobile Telecommunications Services
NAICS
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112)
SIC
Radiotelephone Communications (4812)
akta.pro primary industry
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Mobile Operators (HDAIAAAG)

Keywords

  • Mobile telecom services
  • Mobile data services
  • Voice calling services
  • Value added services
  • Mobile network operator

Where Halotel is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dar Es Salaam
HQ country
Tanzania
HQ region
Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

Halotel business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Mobile Voice Services: Voice call services billed per minute or through prepaid airtime packages
  2. Mobile Data Services: Mobile internet packages including data bundles for mobile internet access
  3. SMS Services: SMS messaging services charged per message or included in packages
  4. VAS Services: Value-added services including various mobile VAS offerings
  5. Device Sales: Sales of mobile devices and handsets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Halotel product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Halotel is a mobile telecommunications operator in Tanzania that provides mobile voice calling, SMS, mobile data/internet, social network packages, value-added services (VAS), and mobile devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers. The company operates its own cellular network infrastructure and supports services through the My Halotel mobile application and an extensive retail store footprint.

Product overview

Halotel (Viettel Tanzania PLC) is a telecommunications company operating as a mobile network operator in Tanzania. The company offers a unified portfolio of mobile services organized under Mobile Packages, which includes Mobile Internet, Social Network packages, VAS (Value-Added Services), and Devices. The product architecture follows a single-brand approach where the core Mobile Packages umbrella encompasses all consumer-facing offerings including data plans, social media bundles, premium content services, and device sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Mobile Internet

Companies that use Halotel

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Halotel technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Halotel partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Halotel competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Halotel social profiles

Digital presence

Halotel financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Halotel leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Halotel funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Halotel M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Halotel

What does Halotel do?

Halotel is a mobile telecommunications operator in Tanzania that provides mobile voice calling, SMS, mobile data/internet, social network packages, value-added services (VAS), and mobile devices to individual consumers and enterprise customers. The company operates its own cellular network infrastructure and supports services through the My Halotel mobile application and an extensive retail store footprint.

Is Halotel a public or private company?

Halotel is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Halotel founded?

Halotel was founded in 2015. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Halotel based?

Halotel is headquartered in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in the Africa region.

How does Halotel make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Mobile Voice Services are the primary driver. The others are mobile Data Services, SMS Services, VAS Services and device Sales.

Does Halotel have an API?

No public API is recorded for Halotel.

What industry is Halotel in?

Halotel's product category is Mobile Telecommunications Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIAAAG, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Mobile Operators. Its NAICS code is 517112 and its SIC code is 4812.

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TechAfrica NewsTTCL Tops Tanzania Telecom Quality Rankings Despite Small Market ShareTTCL topped Tanzania's telecom quality rankings with a 98.1% QoS score in Q2 2026, ahead of Vodacom, Yas, Airtel, and Halotel. Despite holding only 2.70% market share, the state-owned operator improved its score by 6.3 percentage points from March 2026. The company plans to expand its Faiba Mlangoni Kwako project to 400,000 users, aiming for one million by 2028.African BusinessTanzania’s digital dividendTanzania's ICT sector has grown rapidly over two decades, with 79 million active mobile connections (114% of population) and 20.2 million internet users (29% of population), driven by market liberalisation and falling handset prices. Major telecoms operators including Vodacom Tanzania, Airtel Tanzania, Halotel, Yas Tanzania, and state-owned TTCL are investing heavily in 5G networks, fibre infrastructure, and data centres, supported by the World Bank's $150m Digital Tanzania Project. Tanzania is positioning itself as a regional digital gateway, with the NICTBB fibre network stretching over 15,000 km and connecting the country to neighbouring states and international subsea cables.TelecompaperHalotel starts Samsung smartphones financing offerHalotel Tanzania and Samsung East Africa have launched a smartphone financing programme offering installment plans bundled with Halotel voice and data packages for select Samsung models. The initiative aims to drive smartphone adoption among students, entrepreneurs, and young professionals by making genuine Samsung devices more accessible through flexible payment options.GlobeNewswireTanzania - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and AnalysesTanzania's government announced an extension of its national backbone network to 15,000km by 2023, allocating TZS170 billion. Halotel aims to reach 10 million mobile subscribers by 2023, while Vodacom invests $10 million in broadband expansion.GlobeNewswireTanzania - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and AnalysesBuddeComm released a report on Tanzania's telecoms market, covering developments such as Tigo's merger, government network extension, and mobile banking partnerships. Halotel aims to reach 10 million subscribers by 2023, and the World Bank approved a $150 million loan for the Digital Tanzania Project.GlobeNewswireTanzania - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and AnalysesBuddeComm released a report on Tanzania's telecoms market, covering mobile banking, operator mergers, and infrastructure investments. Key developments include Airtel's mobile wallet overdraft with I&M Bank, Halotel's HaloPesa service, and a World Bank $150 million loan for Digital Tanzania. The report also notes Halotel's goal of 10 million subscribers by 2023.