Airtime and Data

Blackness joined the group Airtime and Data 2 years, 2 months ago

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Didi posted an update in the group Airtime and Data 2 years, 6 months ago

Just an observation from my side; In 2017 Cell C announced that their WhatsApp bundles cost 60% more – up to R12 from the previous R7.50. It was R20 this year (2019) and this morning they announced that it will increase; yet again from 5th June to R29. I find this very scary indeed.

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The Guy over there.2 years, 6 months ago
I saw cartblanche and apparently criminals are stealing back up batteries in cellphone towers. So the cost of preparing them is possibly reflecting in these price increases
- Didi 2 years, 6 months ago
  Even so, it still is harsh, to say the least…
The Guy over there.2 years, 6 months ago
Perhaps. But Government seems to be trying to hard to be lenient on this network providers. Sure they are getting broadband cheaper than they are selling to the customer

Didi posted an update in the group Airtime and Data 2 years, 6 months ago

Vodacom Group [JSE:VOD] and MTN Group [JSE:MTN] shares fell after one of the competition regulators ruled that SA’s two largest mobile-phone companies overcharge customers for data – particularly those on lower incomes. Vodacom, majority owned by UK-based Vodafone Group, and MTN had a combined 75 million customers in South Africa at the end of…Read More

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The Guy over there.2 years, 6 months ago
Shares can fall. But what’s important is that the cost to communicate decreases. South Africans are paying insane amounts of money for mobile data. So its imperative that we fix this
- Didi 2 years, 6 months ago
  Agreed Guy… Its ridiculous

Thirdeye posted an update in the group Airtime and Data 2 years, 7 months ago

DATA IS DISAPPEARING!!!! I have recently noticed that data does not last. When I say this, I say this in reference to last year. I spend less time on my cell phone, but use more data ? How is this possible. Why are cellular networks not explaining data costs, or providing a breakdown of how data usage is calculated. If they are, well their…Read More

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The Guy over there.2 years, 7 months ago
There are tons of reasons for this on the side of the consumer. The quality of the images you download when you visit websites or even background use. But honestly, just move to Telkom. For R150 I get

2 Gig data
500 MB data
100 SMS’s
350 Telkom to Telkom minutes
250MB YouTube
5gig Music streaming
As well as Telkom wifi data
Didi 2 years, 7 months ago
You are Definitely not alone! I have had this conversation with so many others who have the same views. I am constantly finding myself with no data or airtime as it literally disappears. I too feel that we an explanation. Its is blatant robbery!