Rain’s data-centric mobile service plan
Rain plans to launch a data-centric mobile service by the end of 2017, when the company expects to have 2,000 LTE-A enabled towers active across South Africa.
This is according to Montegray CEO Michael Jordaan, who is a director and shareholder of Rain.
The first fixed-LTE services using the Rain network were recently launched by MWEB and Webafrica, offering an alternative to DSL and fibre connections.
The easy installation – plugging in a router and inserting a SIM – and good network performance make it an attractive option to people in a Rain coverage area.
The ISP services on Rain’s network are provided in partnership with Internet Solutions, which acts as Rain’s open access go-to-market partner.
Rain service
Rain is planning to launch its own mobile services, which Jordaan said will address certain problems with mobile data products – like high out-of-bundle prices and complexity.
“Pricing will only be revealed upon launch, but we intend to offer simplicity where customers pay for what they use without bill shock or bundles,” said Jordaan.
The launch will happen when Rain has significant coverage in South Africa – around 2,000 LTE-A towers.
The company will continue to grow its network once this milestone is reached, and is aiming for at least 5,000 sites by the end of 2020.
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