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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Vodacom, MTN, and other big mobile networks share plans for 2024

    Vodacom, MTN, and other big mobile networks share plans for 2024 South Africa's mobile network operators (MNOs) have new products, 5G expansions, rural rollouts, and enhanced load-shedding mitigation measures on their agendas in 2024. That is according to feedback provided by the country's...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    MVNOs taking on major operator dominance in South Africa

    MVNOs taking on major operator dominance in South Africa South Africa's mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) are increasingly vying for the attention of customers who previously only considered the major mobile network operators (MNOs) for their cellular products. MVNOs include the likes...
    • Hanno Labuschagne
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    • afrihost air mobile capitec connect cell c fnb connect melon mobile mobile network operators mobile virtual network operator (mvno) mtn standard bank mobile telkom tfg connect vodacom
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  4. Jan

    Vodacom launches PowerFlex - a competitor for MTN SuperFlex

    Vodacom launches PowerFlex — unlimited calls and 17GB data from R449 per month Vodacom has launched a new product range that offers customers unlimited voice minutes and SMS messages with a customisable data allocation. Dubbed "PowerFlex", the promotional packages come with either 17GB of...
  5. Yoda Arain

    Big Data for Cheap

    I live in an area where there's no fiber, DSL, etc. But LTE service is exceptionally good. I've tested @vodacom, MTN, and @Cell_C (MTN). I'm looking for a high-volume bundle, but with the condition of being most economical. I rely on 200 GB for R349 from Vodacom, or R399 from MTN, or 100 GB for...
  6. Yoda Arain

    Looking for a VoIP service provider (except Switch Telecom)

    I'm in the market for a VoIP service provider that offers an unlimited calling plan or at least a fixed bundle. Please! Give your recommendations. Most people recommend Freshphone after Switch Telecom, but I can't go with Switch Telecom because they blacklisted me. I know there are ways to get...
    • Yoda Arain
    • Thread
    • afrihost axxess freshphone switchtelecom vodacom voip vox
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: VOIP
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    MTN and Rain can take part in hearing on Vodacom-Vuma merger

    MTN and Rain can take part in hearing on Vodacom-Vuma merger The Competition Tribunal has granted MTN and Rain leave to intervene in the pending hearing about a proposed transaction between Vodacom and Maziv. Maziv owns Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa.
  8. RobsD

    RICA Nightmare

    Hi All, my first post so not too sure how to structure it. My daughters phone got stolen last month, we followed the chain, blacklist the number and the phone all went well, go report it at the police station, all went well. Then put a claim in via my insurance, this is where the problem now...
  9. oros

    Vodacom Prepaid data and airtime

    Hi Anyone noticed how ridiculous expensive Vodacom is on prepaid data irrespective what plan you are on? I'm using the the bonus one where they give you the same amount as a bonus you recharged with. That bonus doesn't even survive a hour! And their normal bundles where I bought 10gig, 5 gig in...
  10. K

    Good afternoon I ported my number to Vodacom the port was successful but now I’m having a problem of receiving calls and Sms’s @Vodacom

    Good afternoon I ported my number to Vodacom the port was successful but now I’m having a problem of receiving calls and Sms’s @vodacom
  11. Jan

    iStore's Vodacom contract upgrade functionality tested

    Upgrading my Vodacom contract online for a new iPhone 15 — iStore has a big winner here I recently upgraded my Vodacom smartphone contract online through iStore — and I could not have asked for a better experience. As a big fan of Apple's devices, I upgrade my iPhone every two years through a...
  12. Ruan @ Webluno

    Excessive data usage (Secure Encrypted Login)

    Hello everyone, Can anyone explain what this “secure encrypted login” and “Peer to peer” file sharing is on my data usage? I have tried researching but have not found anything. I think it’s a bit crazy that these items take up most of my data usage, even if its only a couple of mb’s
  13. Jan

    Competition Tribunal dates for Vodacom, Vumatel deal

    Vodacom, Vumatel deal heads for big fight at Competition Tribunal South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has set 20 May 2024 as the date for the final hearing regarding a proposed transaction between Vodacom, and Vumatel’s parent company Maziv. Remgro head of strategic investments Pieter Uys...
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • competition commission competition tribunal pieter uys remgro vodacom vumatel
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  14. Jan

    Vodacom prepaid price plans compared - September 2023

    Vodacom prepaid price plan comparison Vodacom has many prepaid price plans to choose from that offer varying voice, data, and SMS rates. MyBroadband compared them to determine which is best for data and voice-centric users. The mobile operator lists nine prepaid price plans on its website.
  15. Jan

    Vodacom launches "Enhance" contract add-ons

    Vodacom launches Enhance contract add-ons — including gaming consoles and streaming subscriptions Vodacom has launched Enhance (stylised "ENHANCE"), which lets customers bolt add-ons onto their contracts, including new phones, gaming consoles, and streaming subscriptions. The mobile operator...
  16. Juano919

    Vodacom mobile blocking VPN/IPSEC Traffic

    I have noticed since last week thursday, Vodacom mobile is blocking VPN/IPSEC Traffic. The tunnel established bud does not allow traffic! Any advise? Unrestricted does not help as an APN also.
  17. Jan

    Vodacom and Eskom launch virtual wheeling system

    Vodacom signs first "virtual wheeling" deal with Eskom Vodacom has announced that it signed a “virtual wheeling” agreement with Eskom on Wednesday. Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter first revealed the initiative in September last year.
  18. Jan

    Vodacom tower company will be called "Mast"

    Vodacom tower company gets name Vodacom has renamed its standalone tower company to Mast. Previously, it was referred to as “TowerCo”. MyBroadband caught wind of the name change when managing director Michael Magambo’s name appeared as a speaker on a panel for an event coming up in October.
  19. I

    Why does my fibre speed increase during loadshedding?

    I have a Vodacom Fibre with Metrofibre plan that is supposed to give me 250mbps, but I usually only get 90-100mbps when I do speed tests. However, when there is loadshedding and I’m on my UPS, the fibre speed goes over 250mbps. This happens consistently every time there is a power outage. What...
  20. Jan

    MTN, Vodacom, and Cell C talk about 5G in South Africa

    MTN, Vodacom, Cell C weigh in on 5G in South Africa 5G promises significant benefits for consumers and businesses in South Africa, and the technology's reach in South Africa is growing. According to Jacqui O'Sullivan, MTN's chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer, the mobile network...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    SA mobile data prices compared with African and overseas countries

    SA mobile data prices compared with African and overseas countries South Africa's mobile data prices are relatively expensive compared to some other African countries. However, we compare fairly well to the UK, UK, Netherlands, and Germany. We compared the price of 1GB, 5GB, and 10GB of...
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