We compared data prices and validity periods for typical data allocations across 11 MVNOs available to South African consumers.
Mobile virtual network operators offer South Africans an alternative channel to the country’s major mobile network operators , MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C.
While Cell C is the largest enabler of MVNOs in South Africa, it faces increasing competition from MTN and Vodacom in the market.According to a report from research and advisory firm BMIT, MVNO subscribers nearly doubled from 2.5 million in 2022 to just short of five million in 2024. Capitec Connect head Dalene Steyn recently told MyBroadband that Capitec Connect expanded its value proposition in 2024 to offer more attractive data bundles, airtime advances, and a better client experience.MyBroadband compared data prices and validity periods for typical data allocations across 11 MVNOs available to South African consumers.
For reference, Shoprite Money Market holders on Shoprite K’nect get the best pricing for 100MB, 500MB, and 1GB bundles. It doesn’t offer a discount on bundles larger than 2GB yet.
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