Mobile Operators & Internet Tech

Vodacom spends R100m to connect rural areas in KZN

Vodacom has spent close to R100 million over three financial periods building 84 new base stations for previously unconnected areas in KwaZulu-Natal. The network…

PnP Mobile offers paperless RICA

Pick n Pay has announced PnP Mobile customers can now RICA their SIM cards without having to supply physical documents such as their ID…

MTN partners with Ozow to let you buy airtime with an EFT on WhatsApp

MTN has partnered with financial services company Ozow to offer airtime purchases on WhatsApp using an EFT payment method. The network provider announced the…

Telkom expands International Roaming for prepaid customers

Telkom has launched full international roaming services for its prepaid and Top-Up customers to make calls and browse the internet. The service provider announced…

MTN lowers EverydayGigs data prices and launches new bundles

MTN has launched a new EverydayTalk line of airtime voice packages and has lowered the prices of its EverydayGigs data bundles. The network provider…

Vodacom builds 21 rural base stations for previously unconnected areas

Vodacom has switched on 21 new base stations in rural areas across the Northern Cape and Free State provinces as part of its Rural…

Government to help fund affordable internet solution for South Africa

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has announced that it will help fund the development of an affordable, alternative internet solution for low-income…

Rain 5G comes to Cape Town: pricing and details

5G network provider Rain has announced that it is launching its service in Cape Town after previously only being available in Gauteng. According to…

Microsoft details digital skills initiative in South Africa

Microsoft South Africa has announced the details of its local skills development programme. The initiative aims to combat unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic….

Vodacom launches Google Play Store data bundles

Vodacom has announced that it is launching Google Play Store data bundles for customers. These bundles will offer data at a cheaper rate than…

Cell C data bundles: price drop announced

Cell C has announced a price drop for its 30-day data bundles, as well as a few new bundles for its customers. Bundles range…

Vodacom developing app to help identify abuse in relationships

Vodacom has launched its Be The Light campaign to raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV) — announcing that it’s developing an app to help…

MTN launches 5G network: Everything you need to know

MTN has officially launched its 5G network in South Africa, following a delay earlier this month. The company now joins Vodacom and Rain in…

Vodacom now lets customers self-RICA their SIM cards

Vodacom has introduced a self-RICA feature, letting you register your new SIM card from the comfort of your home. You can access the feature…

QR code payments roll out to more billing services

Mastercard and Netcash have partnered together to launch QR code payments for bills from various services including small businesses, schools, and non-profits — allowing…