MTN's new uncapped broadband pricing compared

BGE said:
What stands out for me is Vodacom's ridiculous pricing:

Vodacom 10GB for R1,845!

By now we all know this is daylight robbery, VC should have fixed it long ago!
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i wonder what vodacom goin to do they seem to have disapear now that things realy heating up. Cellc free data 8ta 10gig for R199 and emtyN Fake uncapped broadband. We now waiting for vodacom to make a move. Probly give uncapped between 12am to 5am like they always do with all there free or promotion stuff
 
IceQB said:
So there is no guarenteed 40GB after hours.
And going by MTN when u get capped on the 1 day uncapped thing, you will be lucky if you see 128kbps at all.
I think they should remove the 40GB after hours from article & just say u get throttled to 128 / less kbps.
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What? Guaranteed? NO! If you actually leave your PC on 24/7/30 you'd at least get half of 40GB.
 
I recharge today R100 cellc got free 1gig 100 sms and 100 minutes no contract no catch thats value for money other companies should learn from cellc
 
Captain Planet said:
i wonder what vodacom goin to do they seem to have disapear now that things realy heating up. Cellc free data 8ta 10gig for R199 and emtyN Fake uncapped broadband. We now waiting for vodacom to make a move. Probly give uncapped between 12am to 5am like they always do with all there free or promotion stuff
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Vodacom need to derive a package: R199 + 10GB + after hours uncapped (00:00 - 05:00), all at FULL SPEED for a 6/12 month contract. That would make the 8ta/Cell C/MTN deals look like child's play.
 
Khanya said:
Vodacom need to derive a package: R199 + 10GB + after hours uncapped (00:00 - 05:00), all at FULL SPEED for a 6/12 month contract. That would make the 8ta/Cell C/MTN deals look like child's play.
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it should be totaly prepaid like cellc im not signing any contract anymore. I already stuck on one that i dont even use anymore
 
Khanya said:
Vodacom need to derive a package: R199 + 10GB + after hours uncapped (00:00 - 05:00), all at FULL SPEED for a 6/12 month contract. That would make the 8ta/Cell C/MTN deals look like child's play.
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Their shareholders would get a heart attack. It must stay expensive, otherwise it's not sustainable (for the shareholders). :p
 
kingrob said:
Their shareholders would get a heart attack. It must stay expensive, otherwise it's not sustainable (for the shareholders). :p
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LOL, if they made that offer 10GB plus 00:00 - 05:00 uncapped for R500 they would make money by the shovel load. Offer another one like 5GB plus early morning uncapped for R300 and the market would all fall over.
 
3dom said:
Gazette No. 33377 (Broadband Policy for South Africa)
Clause 1.3.3
South Africa will follow the guideline from the ITU Development Sector and as such
Broadband will be interpreted as an always available, multimedia capable
connection with a download speed of at least 256 kbps.

The Code of Advertising Practice defined by the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa
Clause 4.2.1 Misleading Claims
Advertisements should not contain any statement or visual presentation which, directly or by implication, omission, ambiguity, inaccuracy, exaggerated claim or otherwise, is likely to mislead the consumer.

If what is cited in this article is authentic then this 'uncapped broadband' service terminates after the '40GBs After-hours data' threshold.
I'd call that exaggerated, inaccurate and highly misleading... Consumers are likely think that you can now get uncapped data through MTN just like you can on fixed line networks.

YAW-YAW-YAW-YONKIE!
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The Broadband Policy for South Africa is quite a few years old. I think it's time they re-thought the 256 kbps speed. Should be much higher in the year 2011.
 
system32 said:
+1
I'm right behind you in the queue, but I'm going to get the R899 for 10GB package.
And the other bonus, is that the R899 for 10GB cost is fixed for a whole 2 years - no price increases.

And let's not forget the FREE "MTN Sh@reLink WiFi internet router".
The router alone is worth signing up for.
The router comes with the embossed yellow MTN logo on a smooth black background
in an aerodynamic environmentally friendly package that improved performance.
The router moves data at a super fast top speed of 7.2Mbps downlink and 2Mbps uplink.

So no more waiting for youtube to buffer.

There will never be a better package on the market - so sign up now.
Stock are very limited and only available at excursive MTN stores.
And if you sign-up now, you get a FREE entry into the exclusive MTN loyalty program.

With this package, I'll be able to surf at 14.4Mbps in all 3G covered areas, and
an even faster up 21.1Mbps in high demand areas - these amazing speeds can be
seen on
http://speedtest.mybroadband.co.za/stats/connection/mobile
MTN 2.43Mbps
Voda 2.78Mbps
CellC 4.05Mbps
8ta 4.49Mbps

Don't delay - get the R899 / 10GB package / 24 Month contact now now before stock run out.

*T&C, E&O apply, your results may(will) vary, MTN is an approved RICA agent.
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ROFLCOPTERS!
 
"And let's not forget the FREE "MTN Sh@reLink WiFi internet router".
The router alone is worth signing up for.
The router comes with the embossed yellow MTN logo on a smooth black background
in an aerodynamic environmentally friendly package that improved performance.
The router moves data at a super fast top speed of 7.2Mbps downlink and 2Mbps uplink.

"


AHAHAHAHA!!!!! Epic Fail!
 
Vodacom:
10GB
R1845

MTN:
10GB + Throttled usage (up to extra 40GB)
R899

CellC:
10GB
R600

8ta:
10GB + 10GB After hours
R299


Price Chart Comparison:
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Hmmm, I'm so confused now... Do I want constant connection at a snail pace, or a 10GB week at lightning speed?
 
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