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Capitec simplifies things with non expiry data

Capitec bank has partnered with Cell C to introduce a groundbreaking step forward for consumers. Capitec has launched data that will never expire, provided…

Everything you need to know about eSIMs in South Africa

The eSIM is one of the most useful innovations to hit the mobile industry. With a string of benefits, which we will explore below,…

The mobile operator with the fastest internet speed in SA for Q3 2021

Ookla has published its performance report for Q3 2021, revealing the mobile operator with the fastest internet speed in South Africa. The report uses…

Shoprite launches k’nect mobile network

The Shoprite Group has launched a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called k’nect mobile in a bid to attract cellular customers. Unveiled on 23…

USSD codes to remember for Vodacom, MTN & beyond

If you’re a prepaid user on one of South Africa’s mobile phone networks, chances are that you use a USSD code every day. Whenever…

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…

MTN shades Vodacom as the best network in South Africa in Q1 2020

MTN claimed the title of South Africa’s fastest network in Q1 2020, according to data from MyBroadband. The publisher on Monday unveiled its latest…

Cell C doubles its All-in-One bundle data during SA’s lockdown

Cell C customers will receive double data on select bundles during the country’s COVID-19 lockdown. The network provider on Monday announced that from 31…

New WhatsApp scam fools you into sending cash to ‘friends’

A new WhatsApp scam is spreading across South Africa this week, tricking people into sending money to friends’ numbers that have been compromised. The…

Cell C’s 4G coverage will be even greater thanks to latest MTN deal

Cell C and MTN on Monday announced a new roaming agreement, building on and extending the firms’ previous agreement made in 2018, and pushing…

MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa, latest speed tests reveal

MyBroadband Insights is back with its Q3 2019 mobile network quality report, shedding light on the best and worst networks in South Africa. This…

MTN deemed best South African mobile network for Q1 2019

MTN has been deemed the best mobile network in South Africa for the first quarter of 2019, this according to MyBroadband’s latest mobile quality…

Cell C, Facebook Express debuts public WiFi hotspot at Cape Town’s UWC

Cell C, in partnership with Facebook, has announced its first public access WiFi hotspot at the University of Western Cape (UWC). In a press…

Black Friday: these are Cell C, MTN, Telkom and Vodacom’s data specials

Looking for more data this Black Friday? We take a look at what South Africa’s big four networks — Cell C, MTN, Telkom, and…

Standard Bank Mobile is South Africa’s latest (virtual) network

South Africa has a new (virtual) mobile network operator in Standard Bank. The financial services provider today confirmed that it will ply its trade…

Cell C’s MediaPlay lumps voice, data and Black into one contract

Cell C has today announced MediaPlay, a contract offering that lumps its communications and Black entertainment offering into unified bundles. MediaPlay, which Cell C’s…

Cell C’s new weatherman ad mocks Rain’s LTE network

We’re seeing more and more brands coyly attack one another on social media. A good example was Netflix’s swipe at Multichoice’s DStv, and Huawei’s…

Cell C announces new WhatsApp and Facebook data bundles

Cell C this week announced tweaks to its WhatsApp data bundles — now dubbed ShoutOut bundles — which previously only allowed access to the…

Cell C customers will soon roam on MTN’s network in smaller cities

A pretty big announcement in South Africa’s telecoms world this morning. MTN will soon let Cell C users roam on its network, to supplement…

MTN is South Africa’s best mobile network, new report suggests

MTN is the best mobile network in South Africa according to a new report published by MyBroadband. The company’s Q1 2018 Mobile Network Quality…

MTN is the fastest mobile network in South Africa, report reveals

In South Africa, there’s much debate surrounding which of the four mobile networks is fastest, let alone which is the most cost effective to…

#SocialMediaBlackOut: South Africa, here’s everything you need to know

If you were scrolling through your Twitter timeline Monday, you might’ve noticed the hashtag #SocialMediaBlackOut out the corner of your eye. Don’t worry though….

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