iPad 3G Connectivity in SA

[casspir]

Can the iPad's 3G connectivity be used in SA?
If so, how and at what cost. Who is the best service provider?
Regards,
casspir

 

[wmongie]

3G for iPad

Best thing to do is to buy a prepaid Vodacom sim card and then buy prepaid data (Broadband Standard) bundles. They're valid for up to 60 days and you can control your spending, unlike being on a data contract.

Go to http://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/services/Broadband/Broadband+on+the+Move/How+do+I+buy+Vodacom+Data+Bundles?selected=4_a_Bro_0_How_1222&ciFormat=default&ht=t for the fine print and details

 

[ebendl]

You can also look at 8ta's bundles - good value for money. Pain is the loading of new cash on the SIM - you hav to buy vouchers everywhere instead of using online-topup.

 

[Rndmness]

I use the VC bundles. R189 for 600MB is more than enough for two months.

 

[ebendl]

You could get a much better deal by going 8ta: http://www.8ta.com/pages/plans/ipad/

 

[macboer]

You could get a much better deal by going 8ta: http://www.8ta.com/pages/plans/ipad/

problem is, no one wants to give Telkom more money

 

[dj_jyno]

Also remember to get a micro-SIM (or make your own from a standard-sized one).

 

[casspir]

Thanks for the replies. How do you make your own micro-SIM?

 

[BobJones]

Heavy duty scissors - meet sim card!

 

[AllyZone]

aint there a sim card cutter???

 

[wmongie]

You could get a much better deal by going 8ta: http://www.8ta.com/pages/plans/ipad/

WOW! Thanks for the 8ta link. Those are the best mobile data prices I've seen!

 

[e.cachucho]

WOW! Thanks for the 8ta link. Those are the best mobile data prices I've seen!

that is pretty impressive!
How is 8ta coverage in JHB