rain elevates the 5G experience with a range of new, smart devices

rain, South Africa’s 5G and 4G Mobile Network Operator, has recently announced the launch of the101 pro, its smallest, fastest, smartest 5G router, and the101 xtender, smart mesh wifi router.

Since launching their first tower in 2016, rain has built their networks by investing in the latest technology and infrastructure. rain launched 5G in 2019 and a year later introduced the first standalone 5G network outside of China.

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In 2023, they launched their nationwide 4G mobile network. With the roll-out of 5G, more South Africans now have access to unlimited high-speed connectivity.

In November 2023, rain launched the101 5G smart router. With a choice of 101 skins, they combined beauty and brains. the101 features a touch screen display, offering customers greater control with convenient functions, like scan-to-connect, direct messaging, and a built-in speed test.

Now with the addition of the101 pro™ & the101 xtender™, the101 smart range has expanded to offer customers more options to stay connected.

the101 pro is designed and engineered specifically for the high demand-user. Powered by the MediaTek (MTK) T830 platform, it supports 300MHz 4 carrier aggregation and 5G-Advanced technology, the latest wifi 7 delivers higher speeds & lower latency for better streaming. With a bigger 2.1-inch touch screen and new 101 smart skins™, customers can personalise the101 pro more than ever.

the101 xtender extends wifi coverage by creating a smart mesh network, seamlessly pairing with the101 pro to deliver a single SSID for all devices. Its 1.8-inch touch screen also includes features like scan-to-connect and direct messaging, while 101 skins allow it to blend effortlessly into any room.

rain CEO Brandon Leigh stated, “With rain’s standalone 5G network, unlimited home and work products, and now the101 range of smart routers, South African consumers and businesses have the choice of unlimited 5G that works for them. With rainOne, customers are always connected at home, work or on the go.”

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