Vodacom data - considering

[pulling wire]

Howzit
I have just been along to my local Vodacom4u store.
I need some help.
If I consider the 1G data contract option I pay R599.
However I looked at the prepaid data bundle 1G and it only costs R399
am I missing something here, why is the prepaid so much cheaper for 1G?
do I get acess to 3G, Edge and HSDPA on both options mentioned above?

If anyone can help me out with the pros and cons on contract vs prepaid data. I would greatly appreciate it.

I also considered buying the Huawei E220 usb datastick outright for R2 679.
but MTNSP shop around the corner is selling the same data usb stick for
R1849.

If I bought the E220 usb data stick at MTNSP shop and a prepaid/contract data bundle from the Vodacom4u store, would there be any implications.

Please advise
Regards
Pulling Wire

 

[Johnit]

Vodacom currently does not allow data bundles on prepaid. However, databundles on (voice) contracts are attractive because it provides more flexibility than a data contract' you can change up or down in amount of traffic. The HSDPA options cost around R100 more than 3G for 1 GB/month. The remainder of the difference between data contract and bundle is most likely the cost of the data adapter (PCMCIA or USB). Do a bit of homework; you may be able to get the HSDPA adapter at a lower cost on special offers of contracts....

 

[FireTelkom]

Remember the real Pay as you go that is available from Vodacom - It is called the 4U Contract. There is no monthly payment and you can buy bundles on this contract. A 3G 1 gig bundle will cost you R399 and a HSPDA 1 gig bundle will cost R499. My father is using this and is also receiving a discount of R21 per month - making this the cheapest 3G/HSPDA rates available.

Data cards costs about R1000 offline so the saving over a 2 year contract can be as much as R2900.

Regards

FireTelkom

 

[vodacom3g]

a 1Gb HSDPA contract including a data card is R599
a 1Gb HSDPA bundle without a data card is R499

a 1Gb 3G bundle without a data card is R399