price of prepaid data

[marine1]

Normally do not buy data as I have a very good contract via MTN.
I need a topup either on voda or MTN.
Looked at the price for 1 gig - R289
Is this right????
Are the cell networks on crack?
Have not had to check on the pricing for a long time.
Please someone tell me I am wrong

[Tun@]

Only way to get cheaper with those 2 is 24 month contract.
8ta has a decent 2GB + 1GB prepaid special for R149(valid till end of the next month you buy it)
Cell C 3GB valid 365 days for R399 (remember they work on 900UMTS tho)

[marine1]

I cannot believe how they are screwing us.
Obviously the fact that I have not had to purchase data for a long time shows I didn't know.

What a bloody disgrace.

[marine1]

Guys being a BB user for so long I have not had to buy data for a long long time.
I am shocked that the pricing has stayed the same or actually become worse.
I remember paying R189-00 for what a gig?

How in gods name can the networks justify these prices and how are we supporting this??
I fell sick

Do any of you know what the breakdown of costs are for the network? I would love to know although doubt anyone really knows or will say.

How can they justify nearly R400 for 2 gigs?

[marine1]

Thanks mods sorry just so flabbergasted at these outrageous charges forgot I made a few threads on it

[Mr.CookieMonster]

Mobile data is so expensive for no reason. I guess if you are a user who uses small amounts of data (i.e: 2GB data) then these mobile plans are better.

ADSL is R19 per GB, which is up to 10mbps. I do not get why mobile data is so expensive. Same goes for roaming.

[AirWolf]

8ta has 60GB (+60GB night surfer [11pm-5am]) for R1800, valid for 1 year:

http://www.8ta.com/plans/prepaid-data/60gbpromo/

[Ho3n3r]

3G seems to be a cash cow for the cellphone operators, almost like alcohol at a restaurant. We are being raped.

[marine1]

3G seems to be a cash cow for the cellphone operators, almost like alcohol at a restaurant. We are being raped.

Could not have put it better myself
Like drug dealers actually

[sanimoyo]

and they seems to be a major push to contracts, i guess it's the guaranteed income that makes the price gap so huge.

[akescpt]

3G seems to be a cash cow for the cellphone operators, almost like alcohol at a restaurant. We are being raped.

and we are standing in line while they are enjoying the milking...

[Jase]

Due to work I have been looking at getting some prepaid data. After looking at the prices, I'll just browse on my ultra-slow Crapberry thank you.

[NCalvo]

Mobile data is so expensive for no reason. I guess if you are a user who uses small amounts of data (i.e: 2GB data) then these mobile plans are better.

ADSL is R19 per GB, which is up to 10mbps. I do not get why mobile data is so expensive. Same goes for roaming.

R19 R500 a month.

They could afford to give us cheaper data World Cup time. Why did the government just forced them for a certain period? 2000000 million users paying outrages prices will not rake in more money than 10 000 000 users who can afford it thanks to low data prices.

[Ryansr]

Currently using the 8ta 10GB postpaid deal that is a 24 month contract for just R199 a month. Don't have any complaints about the speed either.

The postpaid option is better than the prepaid for me as a cash strapped South African who cannot afford the high upfront payment for the prepaid deals of operators. Plus I think 8ta's 3GB at R149 is also great for topping up when you need it, and it will last until the end of the next month.

[Komana]

I have opted to use a modem from vodacom called Wi-Fi R205 and bought the 8ta 10GB+10GB for R299 per month. It works great. I am walking with an S3 and the modem in my pocket. I also use it for the game consoles and iPad.