MTN unveils new contract tariff plans

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Raithlin said:
Pretty high up, this leak. ;)
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The lynching department is rolling as we speak.:p

doing away with peak and off-peak tariffs
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Nice.

calls to Vodacom and Cell C will cost the same as calls to other MTN numbers.
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Nice.

billed per second, from the first second
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Nice. (Finally:rolleyes:)

Sounds like MTN is on a roll here.:cool:

They only thing I don't get is the general direction this is going. On the one hand they are increasing the off peak/peak differences with MTN ZONE (Which helps balance the load on the network) and on the other hand they are flat-rating stuff.:confused:

vodacom3g said:
And you spent all that money on Sunday's newspapers! :)
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Evil grin?:p;)
 
All calls on AnyTime packages are also billed per second, from the first second. Previously, MTN did not offer true per-second billing. It is also offering single rates, no matter the time of day, to any network. “You are not penalised for going off-net, though there is an out-of-bundle rate which is punitive [to encourage] customers to go into the right package for them.”
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So instead we are penalized for going on net?
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And instead of getting a discount when their network is less used we need to pay the same cost

Can't believe some other poster was happy about losing off peak and that on net and off net calls cost the same.

Do you really think that they'd drop the cost of off net calls to on net rates or instead increase the on net rates to match the off net rates?

Or maybe instead of decreasing the cost of peak calls they increase the cost of the off peak calls?

Don't be so naive HavocXphere.

Customers who use up the value in their monthly bundles will have the option of topping it up using a prepaid card, though they will pay prepaid rates for this privilege. They can dial “258″ at any time to get the balance of value they have left on their bundles.
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These aren't contracts, they are top up packages.

Sigh.

Can't anyone else see that?
 
Qwikslver said:
So instead we are penalized for going on net?
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And instead of getting a discount when their network is less used we need to pay the same cost

Can't believe some other poster was happy about losing off peak and that on net and off net calls cost the same.

Do you really think that they'd drop the cost of off net calls to on net rates or instead increase the on net rates to match the off net rates?

Or maybe instead of decreasing the cost of peak calls they increase the cost of the off peak calls?

Don't be so naive HavocXphere.



These aren't contracts, they are top up packages.

Sigh.

Can't anyone else see that?
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Again, if you say so :D
 
ajax said:
Looks top-uppy to me.
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On that principle yea.

But alot different in the same manor.

. Price structure
. The choice on the same package to have it as top-up or not (No airtime to be loaded once you have used up the airtime) a Seperate rating will happen.
. The airtime covers all, EVEN roaming
. Airtime can be saved up for 5 months

There is some other things
 
Qwikslver said:
Do you really think that they'd drop the cost of off net calls to on net rates or instead increase the on net rates to match the off net rates?

Or maybe instead of decreasing the cost of peak calls they increase the cost of the off peak calls?
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You must be reading a different thread.:confused: They will do neither of your "Options". The flatrate will naturally be somewhere between the peak and off-peak rate. i.e. ~ an average.

No idea where you got this "every is now @ peak rates" idea from.

Qwikslver said:
Don't be so naive HavocXphere.
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lol. Forgive me if I don't take that too seriously after the "2 Options" angle.

Qwikslver said:
So instead we are penalized for going on net?
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Life penalizes some people in unfortunate ways.

Qwikslver said:
These aren't contracts, they are top up packages.
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And yet MTN mysterious lists it under "contracts" on its website...and one needs to sign a *contract* to get one. Imagine that.:rolleyes:
 
Pitbull said:
On that principle yea.

But alot different in the same manor.

. Price structure
. The choice on the same package to have it as top-up or not (No airtime to be loaded once you have used up the airtime) a Seperate rating will happen.
. The airtime covers all, EVEN roaming
. Airtime can be saved up for 5 months

There is some other things
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Granted, but it does seem to have some MyChoice familiarities ;)

A quick analysis shows it is better for someone who don't make just peak calls to rather go for the Off Peak package:
Let's say I make roughly half my calls in peak time. Then on Anytime100 I get 23 peak minutes (23*R2.30=R52.90) and 17 off peak minutes (17*R2.85=R48.45). On Offpeak100 I can also use 23 peak minutes (23*R2.85=R65.50), but 31 off peak minutes (31*R1.10=R34.10).

The other question is the subsidies. Presently on packages such as MyCall 100 one gets huge discounts on the subscription. I pay R29 for example with itemised billing and CLI included. AFAIK on "top-up" type packages the discounts aren't so great. Will I be able to get a phone AND discount if I sign a 24 month ANYTIME contract?

Also, would I still be able to sign a new contract after Sunday and still get similar discounted deals on MyCall 100?
 
DjStyles said:
can someone please post a copy of the article here. Cant access that site from work.
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MTN unveils new contract tariff plans
Published by Duncan McLeod September 18th, 2008 in Telecoms

MTN logo[Duncan McLeod FM Tech] MTN SA has fired a salvo at Vodacom and Cell C, signalling its intention to grab market share from its rivals in the contract market by overhauling its tariff plans, simplifying the range of options available, and doing away with peak and off-peak tariffs.

“We are expecting some good growth in one of the last opportunities that the operators have in a market that is almost fully penetrated from a contract perspective,” says Donovan Smith, MTN SA GM for consumer services. At the moment MTN has just under 2m contract customers on its network.

The new packages, known as MTN AnyTime, will see the cellular operator reduce its contract options for 64 to 22 and do away with different tariffs for on-network and off-network calls. In future, calls to Vodacom and Cell C will cost the same as calls to other MTN numbers.

The new packages will be launched on Sunday.

“We have done an enormous amount of research with respect to the types of products people want to buy,” says Smith. “They are looking for simplified, flat-rate tariffs, simplicity and flexibility.”

MTN AnyTimeThe new MTN AnyTime products range in value from R50 to R1500 a month (click on graphic at left for more details) and covers not only call minutes but also Internet access (at R2/MB), SMSes and MMSes. “You can spend the value in the package on anything you want.”

There are also options for people who still require an off-peak plan, though MTN expects most of its clients to choose one of the single-rate options.

Smith says the new packages are designed to ensure that people choose the right plan for their call needs, rather than simply choosing the cheapest subscription option available. He says the new packages will help MTN customers save money.

All calls on AnyTime packages are also billed per second, from the first second. Previously, MTN did not offer true per-second billing. It is also offering single rates, no matter the time of day, to any network. “You are not penalised for going off-net, though there is an out-of-bundle rate which is punitive [to encourage] customers to go into the right package for them.”

Because there is no off-peak rate on most of the new options, the AnyTime packages are expected to take pressure off MTN’s network, especially after 8pm in the evening when the current off-peak rate kicks in.

Customers who use up the value in their monthly bundles will have the option of topping it up using a prepaid card, though they will pay prepaid rates for this privilege. They can dial “258″ at any time to get the balance of value they have left on their bundles.

MTN will also offer carryover on the new plans, allowing customers to retain their bundled value for up to five months.

The company will continue to offer handset subsidies on a 24-month basis. Shorter contract periods will be available from February, once this is mandated by the regulator, Independent Communications Authority of SA.

Smith says MTN SA does not expect the new packages to have a material impact on the company’s average revenue per user from contract customers. Though per-second billing may reduce revenues, he expects people will make more use of additional services such as data, which should mitigate the decline.

Existing MTN contract customers will be encouraged to move to the new packages when their current contracts expire. However, those that wish to remain on their old contracts will be allowed to do so. But, says Smith, “there is no logical reason for them to do so”.

Data bolt-ons are still available for people who make heavy use of the Internet. These rates can be as low as 19c/MB, depending on the size of the data bundle. The bolt-on bundles will then be depleted before value is deducted from the value in the subscribers’ base AnyTime contract.
 
So existing contracts stay the same for the time being? Will call rates stay the same as well? Can one stay on your old contract when it is renewed or must you migrate to a new package?
 
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