MTN launches new 5G deals for under R400

MTN has launched two new uncapped wireless home Internet products offering customers a taste of its 5G speeds for under R400 per month.

The mobile network operator said that the Shesh@5G Home Internet packages will allow subscribers to enjoy the “superior quality” of MTN’s 5G network.

Priced at R329 per month, the Shesh@200 packages come with monthly allocations of 100GB data at best-effort 5G speeds and another 100GB at 10Mbps on MTN’s fixed-LTE network.

After the first 200GB data is consumed, speeds are throttled down to 512Kbps for the rest of the month.

The Shesh@600 product for R399 per month includes 300GB data at 5G speeds and 300GB data at 20Mbps LTE speeds. Speeds are also throttled to 512Kbps after the initial allocation is consumed.

Both packages are available month-to-month with no cancellation penalties and include a free-to-use router.

MTN said 5G speeds enabled zero buffering when streaming movies and series, having multiple family members connected at the same time, low-latency online gaming, and effortless connectivity for smart home devices like cameras, lighting, vacuums, and more.

“Additionally, 5G offers faster download and upload speeds, enhanced video calling quality, and improved reliability for remote work and online education,” MTN stated.

MTN chief consumer officer Ernst Fonternel said that the company’s investment in 5G infrastructure was unlocking new opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and growth.

“MTN’s focus on 5G has been guided by the belief that the next generation of mobile technology will have a profound impact on the lives of our customers,” MTN stated.

“Through continuous investment in network expansion, MTN has created the foundation for a 5G-enabled future for South Africans, with over 44% of the population already covered by MTN 5G.”

For customers seeking more data, MTN also offers the Home Internet Ultra fixed-5G package with 60Mbps speeds, throttled to 2Mbps after reaching the fair usage policy (FUP) threshold of 800GB.

The table below compares the two Shesh@5G Home Internet packages.