MTN HSDPA vs Vodacom HSDPA

[Axel F]

Hi, there's just too much info (some conflicting) available to make an educated decision around data connectivity. I'm buying a lap top to use primarily at home where I have no Telkom line/hardware. I thought I'd like to surf, email, etc and thus need a connection. I'm thinking wireless because it's probably most practical and cost effective (no Telkom line/hardware). Both Vodacom and MTN ave specials on the go. I'm not brand loyal but have an employer's MTN cell phone. Which way to go??? I'm in Auckland Park - Jhb, both networks have (reliable?) HSDPA coverage here. Everything on the www is making my decision more and more difficult. Help please? MTN or Vodacom? Hardware? Contract or pre-paid? etc? etc? ....

 

[Pitbull]

Hi, there's just too much info (some conflicting) available to make an educated decision around data connectivity. I'm buying a lap top to use primarily at home where I have no Telkom line/hardware. I thought I'd like to surf, email, etc and thus need a connection. I'm thinking wireless because it's probably most practical and cost effective (no Telkom line/hardware). Both Vodacom and MTN ave specials on the go. I'm not brand loyal but have an employer's MTN cell phone. Which way to go??? I'm in Auckland Park - Jhb, both networks have (reliable?) HSDPA coverage here. Everything on the www is making my decision more and more difficult. Help please? MTN or Vodacom? Hardware? Contract or pre-paid? etc? etc? ....

Best thing to do is buy prepaid sims on both networks. Use it and test it.
After that you can make a choice. I'm confident that you'll make the correct choice as the proof is in the pudding. Glad to have U aboard MTN after your test run

 

[Syndyre]

Good advice. What matters most is how each network performs at your house and there's no way to do that without testing them both.

 

[YelloFever]

Good advice. What matters most is how each network performs at your house and there's no way to do that without testing them both.

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