Cell C’s 21 Mbps mobile broadband pricing: Fireworks may be expected

[rpm]

Cell C’s 21 Mbps mobile broadband pricing: Fireworks expected

Speculation suggests that Cell C may be planning a promotional offer which may change the mobile broadband environment in SA

[rpm]

Just to give some background to the information we received:

According to the ‘disputed’ documentation we received Cell C will be offering an E 1752 (Huawei E1752) modem with the broadband standard package and an E 1820 (Huawei E 1820) modem with the broadband advanced package.

The Huawei E1752 supports speeds up to 7.2Mbps (download) and up to 5.76 Mbps (upload) while the Huawei E 1820 is an HSPA+ modem which supports speeds of 21 Mbps.

Cell C says that there are some inaccuracies in the ‘pamphlet’, but did not want to say what information is incorrect in the article (if any). All this information should therefore be considered to be speculation, although I hope that it is accurate as it will be a great offer


Inaccurate Cell C mobile broadband promotion brochure

[Zyzzyva]

Wow. Holds thumbs.

7.2Mbps @ R999/24gigs (spread over 12 months) = R41.62 a gig(including free dongle)
21Mbps @ R1999/60gigs (spread over 12 months) = R33.31 a gig(including free dongle)

http://tinyurl.com/5p8os9

[km2]

If they can launch it with decent coverage it would be the package to get for most average home usage. Enough to browse the web and check email, but stay off some of the heavier streaming video sites. Still, a very good deal for the majority of people (if true).

[elswillie]

Wonder how much the out of bundle charge will be?

[ld13]

IWBIWISI
R1999 earmarked just in case

[phenom]

us higher cap guys?

i would really go for a 30GB account for R4999 too :>

[wheunis]

I think if Cell-C REALLY wants to stir up the residential mobile data market right at it's core... Then its time for Affordable Uncapped.

That said, if the speculations hold any water, it would sure be nice to see mobile data at under R50/GB.

[Obronie]

This could only be very good for the consumers (vc and mtn). This is nearly in the Mweb uncapped launch league in terms of potential game changer.

[rpm]

This could only be very good for the consumers (vc and mtn). This is nearly in the Mweb uncapped launch league in terms of potential game changer.

I agree. If the documentation is indeed accurate I think many people will jump ship from Vodacom/MTN to take advantage of the Cell C offer. I for one hope to see Cell C enter the market with a bang, and an offer like the one described in the article will certainly qualify

[phenom]

I think if Cell-C REALLY wants to stir up the residential mobile data market right at it's core... Then its time for Affordable Uncapped.

That said, if the speculations hold any water, it would sure be nice to see mobile data at under R50/GB.

Couldn't agree more, however CellC is probably making this possible because of the greater efficiency of HSPA+ (i think it's 3x more efficient and lower latency than HSPDA vinilla), thus they could provide more broadband for more at a higher speed. Im not sure if they could split the cake and provide bandwidth to more people at a lower speed. They should AT LEAST be able to provide a speed above that required by YouTube videos. 1mbps uncapped for 1 year at 1mbps uncapped(no soft cap) or 30gb per month for R4999 once off, and i've finally found Zen we need a mobile package to cater for us high downloaders on the move too

[Zyzzyva]

Looks like august is going to be a bumper month.

Hopefully at some point in the next two weeks we will find out that our adsl speeds have inched somewhat closer to mobile. Is a non stuttering youtube video too much to ask?

[Antonf]

I want to C this for myself, or:
C-ing is believing

[Sting]

EXCELLENT, if true!!

[The_Librarian]

Now we wait the playing game once more.

errr....

Now we play the waiting game once more

If true, then it'll be a paradigm shift in the market. If true, may CellC take a large chunk of the market.

I'm on CellC as well. Rooting for them.

Go, Go, Go!!!