This is either poor reporting or deceptive press releasing, same thing I suppose.
" for example
MTN Sky Ultimate (uncapped) will last you for 30 days,
The MTN Sky Super (uncapped) will last you 15 days,
the MTN Super (1GB) will last you for 30 days and the
MTN Sky Absolute (2GB) will last for 7 days."
So they look like they are still nearly twice as expensive as the CellC offering at R999 for unlimited calls and 1 GB for 30 days. Remember that 5 GB of Data on the MTN network costs R145 through Afrihost.
Read the FAQ, Not linked to from the article btw:
https://shop.mtn.co.za/crs/siteInformation/staticPage.jsp?breadcrumb=FAQ&siteInformation=FAQ
Frequently asked questions for MTN Sky bundles:
Q: Can I buy MTN Sky bundles if I am an MTN TopUp customer?
A: As a TopUp customer you won’t be able to buy this prepaid offer, however you can migrate to one of the MTN Sky offers on contract.
Q: When I buy an MTN Sky bundle, what do I get access to?
A:
If you buy MTN Sky Absolute (2GB) at R599 you will get:
• Unlimited calls and SMSs to all networks and 2GB of data.
If you buy MTN Sky Super (1GB) at R999 you will get:
• Unlimited calls and SMSs across all networks and access 1GB of data.
If you buy MTN Sky Super (Uncapped) at R999 you will get:
• Unlimited calls and SMSs across all networks, uncapped data with a Fair Use Policy of 3GB.
If you buy MTN Sky Ultimate (Uncapped) at R1799 you will get:
• Unlimited calls and SMSs across all networks, uncapped data with a Fair Use Policy of 5GB.
*Please note: You can only make local calls and send local SMSs
Q: What are my limitations with uncapped data on the MTN Sky Ultimate (Uncapped) and MTN Sky Super (Uncapped) bundles?
A: Uncapped data means that your access to the internet will be slowed down once you have reached the maximum usage of 5GB on the MTN Sky Ultimate or 3GB on the MTN Sky Super. Please have a look at MTN’s Fair Use Policy on the Terms and Conditions for further details on our website:
www.mtn.co.za
Q: If I am a BlackBerry® user and I have BIS bundles, will my data usage count towards my 5GB or 3GB Fair Use Policy limit?
A: Your BlS bundle data usage will not count towards the 5GB or 3GB Fair Use Policy limit.
Q: How long will my MTN Sky bundle last?
A: It depends which bundle you have bought:
for example MTN Sky Ultimate (uncapped) will last you for 30 days, The MTN Sky Super (uncapped) will last you 15 days, the MTN Super (1GB) will last you for 30 days and the MTN Sky Absolute (2GB) will last for 7 days.
Q: Can I buy the MTN Sky bundle once off?
A: Yes, you can buy the bundle once off.
Q: Can I load my MTN Sky bundle as a recurring purchase?
A: Yes, the bundle can be bought as a recurring bundle.
Q: Can I cancel a recurring MTN Sky bundle?
A: Yes, you can cancel the recurring bundle but note that the recurring purchase will only stop the following month. For example, if you cancel the bundle on the 1st of February, you will be charged for February and not for March or the months thereafter.
Q: Can I use my MTN Sky bundle for international calls, roaming calls and bulk calling services?
A: No, MTN Sky bundles can only be used for local voice calls.
Q: Can my SMSs be used for local or international MMS, international SMS, roaming SMS, or bulk SMS services?
A: The SMSs included in the MTN Sky bundle can only be used for local SMSs to any local network.
Q: If I buy an SMS bundle before my MTN Sky bundle expires, will I be able to use my SMS bundle?
A: If you buy an SMS bundle while your MTN Sky bundle is still valid, you will not be able to use that new SMS bundle until the MTN Sky bundle has expired and you may lose the value of the new SMS bundle if the time elapses on that bundle.
If you have an SMS bundle on your phone by the time you buy an MTN Sky bundle, you will not have access to the SMS bundle as it may expire before you can use it.
Q: If I buy an Internet bundle before my MTN Sky bundle expires, which bundle will deplete first?
A: The Internet bundle with the earliest expiry date will deplete first.
Note if you have the uncapped MTN Sky bundle option you won’t be able to top up with an Internet bundle.
Q: If I deplete my 2GB or 1GB data on my MTN Sky Super (1GB) or my MTN Sky Absolute bundles and I don’t have other Internet bundles, what will happen?
A: Your data usage will be charged at base Price Plan rates and will deplete from your airtime.
Q: Once my 2GB or 1GB bundle has finished but my MTN Sky bundle is still valid, can I top up with another Internet bundle?
A: Yes, you can top up your Internet bundles but not voice or SMS bundles or SMS.
Q: Where can I buy MTN Sky bundles?
A: MTN Sky bundles can be purchased by dialling the USSD string *141*2*759#. Alternatively, dial *141*2#, then select option 5, then option 2.
Q: Can I buy an MTN Sky bundle via a scratch card or a till slip?
A: MTN Sky bundles cannot be bought using scratch cards or via a till slip.
Q: Can I transfer MTN Sky bundles from myself to someone else through Me2U?
A: No, you cannot transfer MTN Sky bundles via Me2U.
Q: Can I load more than one MTN Sky bundle at a time?
A: No, you can only load one MTN Sky bundle at a time.
Q: I am an MTN Zone Per Second / MTN Muziq customer. Will I still get to use my discounts if I buy a MTN Sky bundle?
A: As long as your MTN Sky bundles are still valid, you will not be able to use your price plan discounts.
Q: Can I enjoy freebies that I get from my retail price plan?
A: As long as your MTN Sky bundles are still valid, you will not be able to use your price plan freebies.
Q: Can I use Loyalty points or promotional airtime to buy MTN Sky bundles?
A: No, you will not be able to buy MTN Sky bundles with Loyalty points or promotional airtime.
Q: If I want to move over from my price plan to a contract, will I keep my MTN Sky bundle?
A: No, you will lose your MTN Sky bundle.
Q: I am a Call Per Second (CPS) customer. Can I still get my CPS weekend givebacks if I have loaded an MTN Sky bundle?
A: If your MTN Sky bundles are still valid, you will not be able to use your CPS givebacks.
Q: When I still have MTN Sky bundle active, can I migrate between MTN Zone Per Second and MTN Pay Per Second?
A: No, you cannot. While your MTN Sky bundle is active, you cannot change your prepaid price plan.
Frequently Asked Questions: MTN Sky contract offers
Q: What is the monthly cost for the MTN Sky contract package?
A: The MTN Sky SIM only package costs R1699 x 24 months. The MTN Sky package with a handset costs R1999 x 24 months (however price may differ depending on the chosen handset).
Q: What are the benefits of the MTN Sky contract?
A:
• Unlimited local calling to anyone on any local network
• Unlimited local SMSs to anyone on any local network
• Uncapped* data
• Exclusive lifestyle benefits
Q: Can the inclusive MTN Sky benefits be carried over to the next month?
A: The inclusive benefits are valid for a bill period and there is no carry over.
Q: Can the MTN Sky inclusive benefits be used for International Roaming?
A: MTN Sky unlimited calls, SMSs and uncapped* data cannot be used for International Roaming and premium rated usage, however, you can recharge with airtime or speak to your service provider about setting a usage limit.
Q: Can Internet bundles, BlackBerry® services, MTN Internet services, minutes or SMS bundles be purchased on MTN Sky?
A: No, the above cannot be loaded onto MTN Sky
Q: How do I make use of my lifestyle benefits?
A: Once you’ve signed up for an MTN Sky contract package, you will receive a communication with the contact numbers for booking airport lounge visits and smartphone repairs.
Q: How many airport lounge visits am I allowed on the MTN Sky contract package?
A: You will have a maximum of 24 visits to international and local Bidvest lounges.
Q: How many smartphone repairs am I entitled to on the MTN Sky contract package?
A: You will have a maximum of three smartphone repairs per year. With Smartphone Plus, MTN will collect your faulty phone and provide you with a loan phone for the duration of the repair.
Q: If I am on an existing MTN contract, can I move to MTN Sky?
A: You will need to contact your service provider to enquire about the terms and conditions around migrating to MTN Sky. Phone the MTN contract call centre on 808 from your MTN cellphone.
