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Cell C CasualChat Packages

admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:15:51 +0000

The largest networks are usually the best networks, they have become the largest because they know their competition and they’ve beaten it. In South Africa the largest networks are Vodacom, MTN, Telkom Mobile and Cell C. Cell C have proven themselves as not just innovative, but reliable and trustworthy. Their wide range of packages and extensive coverage as well as their high speed internet make them an ideal choice!
Cell C has a range of packages called CasualChat. These deals are aimed at giving you inclusive minutes to use off-peak. It’s perfect for anyone who makes most of their calls in the evening or weekend and is great if this is your first cell phone contract, because it’s not too highly priced. On CasualChat, you get two kinds of packages, CasualChat 100 and Anytime – we’ve outlined them below to give you a better idea of what they include and how they compare.
On CasualChat 100, for R115 per month you get 100 minutes / 6000 seconds of off peak calls. Domestic calls during peak hours to Telkom are charged at R2.30 per minute (3.8c per second), domestic calls during peak hours to other cellular networks are charged at R2.70 per minute (4.4c per second) and domestic calls during peak hours to Cell C numbers are charged at R1.80 per minute (3c per second). Off peak calls are charged at 95c per minute to Telkom numbers, R1 per minute to other cellular networks and 90c per minute to Cell C numbers. International calls during peak hours are charged at R1.85 per minute plus the Telkom rate and off peak are 95c per minute plus the Telkom rate. Peak sms’s are 80c each and off peak sms’s are 36c each. International sms’s are R1.50 each.
The CasualChat 100 deal is perfect for most users, it offers a good amount of airtime at a reasonable rate. The charges are comparable to other networks and if you can handle making calls off peak, then this package will suit you perfectly.
CasualChat Anytime is a less expensive option with less inclusions that caters to those of us who don’t only use our phones in the evenings or weekends – we use them anytime!
Priced at R130 per month, you get 50 minutes / 3000 seconds of anytime airtime. Domestic calls during peak hours to Telkom are charged at R2.30 per minute (3.8c per second), domestic calls during peak hours to other cellular networks are charged at R2.70 per minute (4.4c per second) and domestic calls during peak hours to Cell C numbers are charged at R1.80 per minute (3c per second). Off peak calls are charged at 95c per minute to Telkom numbers, R1 per minute to other cellular networks and 90c per minute to Cell C numbers. International calls during peak hours are charged at R1.85 per minute plus the Telkom rate and off peak are 95c per minute plus the Telkom rate. Peak sms’s are 80c each and off peak sms’s are 36c each. International sms’s are R1.50 each.
The downside of CasualChat with Cell C is if you call during peak hours you’ll be billed more than usual, so if you’re actually using your phone all the time, don’t be lured in by the cheaper off peak call rates because you won’t be benefited by them!
Considering each of these packages can be confusing, especially if you’re not sure of what your usage is. For some advice on what package would suit you best is available from the customer care centres of most networks. Speak to someone or even visit them in store so they can properly assess what packages would be best. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get straight answers. Cell phone contracts are usually 24 months long, so it’s a big commitment and if you’re on the wrong contract those months can drag on endlessly!

MTN AnyTime tariff plans

admin — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 10:14:51 +0000

MTN’s “everywhere you go” slogan rings true time and time again, throughout the country you can find coverage from MTN. Their established customer base is proof that they have mastered the art of catering the right packages to suit a variety of needs and wants that customers have. If you are considering different networks, this should be one of the first ones you think of and might just win you over with their great customer service and excellent bargains.
MTN’s range of AnyTime tariff plans are a series of packages that give you airtime to use as you like on either sms’s or calls. This type of package is ideal for a person who uses their phone for a variety of reasons, not just calls or just sms’s. A truly flexible package, AnyTime plans are divided into AnyTime 50, 100, 200, 350, 500, 750, 1200 and 1500 – listed below for your convenience.
For a monthly subscription of just R50, you can get MTN AnyTime 50, which includes R50 airtime and 25 sms’s. Although this is a smaller package, it’s perfect if you don’t have the extra cash lying around and just need a phone for emergencies – ideal for the kids!
The MTN AnyTime 100 deal is R100 per month and gets you 25 sms’s and R100 airtime. Sms’s are charged at 90c each and international sms’s are R2.50 each.
The MTN AnyTime 200 deal is R200 per month and gets you 25 sms’s, R200 airtime. Local calls are charged at R2.85 during peak hours and R2.80 during off peak hours.
For R350 per month, you can get MTN AnyTime 350 which includes 50 sms’s and R350 airtime. Local calls are R1.95 during peak hours and R2.35 during off peak hours. Sms’s are charged at 75c each and international sms’s are R1.60 each.
The MTN AnyTime 500 deal is R500 per month and includes 50 sms’s and R500 airtime. Charges are the same as the AnyTime 350 deal.
On MTN AnyTime 750 for R750 per month, you can get R750 airtime and 100 sms’s. Local calls are R1.60 during peak hours and R1.75 during off peak hours. Sms’s are charged at 75c each and international sms’s are R1.60 each.
The MTN AnyTime 1200 is R1, 200.00 per month, you can get R1, 200.00 airtime and 100 sms’s. Local calls are R1.60 during peak hours and R1.75 during off peak hours. Sms’s are charged at 75c each and international sms’s are R1.60 each.
On MTN AnyTime 1500 for R1, 500.00 per month, you can get R1, 500.00 airtime and 200 sms’s. Local calls are R1.50 during peak hours and R1.50 during off peak hours. Sms’s are charged at 75c each and international sms’s are R1.60 each.
As you can see, their range is quite varied and offers enough flexibility to cater to a wide selection of the market. Take your time to consider your personal usage and then you can decide which of these deals would suit you best. If you’re having trouble with figuring it out, you can contact MTN directly and their friendly customer service is sure to help you with your decision. They have loads of helpful staff to talk to, and if you’re really worried, you can visit them in store so they can explain it all in full.
If none of these deals are working for you, try out some of the other larger networks, like Cell C or Vodacom. They are trusted names in the industry and offer reliability and top quality service at great rates. Speak to them online, in store or over the phone to get an idea of what they have to offer and what would suit you best.

Vodacom TopUp tariff plans

admin — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 10:14:02 +0000

As one of the largest, well known networks in South Africa, Vodacom understands the market and knows what consumers want. Whether you’re a top executive that lives on your phone with as regard for price as quality or if you’re a student with a tight budget that needs a phone for emergencies, Vodacom hears you and they’ve tailored a package to suit your needs.
Vodacom TopUp tariff plans are specially designed for those of us who lack the freedom to commit to high payments for 24 months. The TopUp tariff plans work by paying a top up fee each time you want to add airtime to your phone. This helps tremendously with keeping your spending within the constraints of the budget! These plans include 49s, 75s, 99 Yebo4Less, 135, 135s, 200s, 275s, 315, 315s, 400s, 500s and 590s. You can compare these plans below and see which suits your pocket best.
The TopUp 49s tariff plan is R49 per month and includes R49 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.70 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R2.05 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.25 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.12 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged at 80c during peak hours and 35c per sms during off peak hours, and R1.74 per international sms.
The TopUp 75s tariff plan is R75 per month and includes R75 airtime. Rates are the same as the TopUp 49s plan above.
The TopUp 99 Yebo4Less tariff plan is R99 per month and includes R99 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.89 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R2.60 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R2.89 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R2.60 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.
The TopUp 135 tariff plan is R135 per month and includes R135 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.60 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.65 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.05 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and 97c for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.
The TopUp 135s tariff plan is R135 per month and includes R135 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.65 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.99 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.25 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.08 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.
The TopUp 200s tariff plan is R200 per month and includes R200 airtime. The charges for this plan are the same as the 135s plan.
The TopUp 275s tariff plan is R275 per month and includes R275 airtime. The charges for this plan are the same as the 135s and 200s plans.
The TopUp 315 tariff plan is R315 per month and includes R135 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.20 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.55 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.05 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and 90c for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.
The TopUp 315s tariff plan is R315 per month and includes R135 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R2.60 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.90 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.20 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.02 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.
The TopUp 400s tariff plan is R400 per month and includes R400 airtime. The charges on this plan are the same as the TopUp 315s plan.
The TopUp 500s tariff plan is R500 per month and includes R500 airtime. Charges on this plan are the same as the TopUp 400s plan.
The TopUp 590s tariff plan is R590 per month and includes R590 airtime. For domestic calls during peak hours, this plan charges R1.65 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.60 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Off peak calls are charged at R1.65 for Vodacom to Telkom or other cellular networks and R1.65 for Vodacom to Vodacom calls. Sms’s are charged as above.

Vodacom Smart tariff plans

admin — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:12:52 +0000

With Vodacom being one of the largest networks in South Africa, you are assured of a few things; namely, good coverage, a wide range of hi-tech products and top speed internet. However, the one thing we can’t always expect from a large corporation are reasonable tariffs. In order to give you an idea of what Vodacom’s pricing is like, we’ve listed the details of each of their tariff plans below for your consideration.

Vodacom’s tariff plans are divided into 9 plans or packages, which include Everyday Offpeak 120 (Weekender), BlackBerry tariff plans, Talk tariff plans, Business tariff plans, TopUp tariff plans, Smart tariff plans, Vodacom Red packages and Vodacom data tariff plans. We’ve also included the information regarding Vodacom’s SMS and MMS tariffs for you.

The Smart range of tariff plans are plans with sms and data bundles included in the package. This type of package is ideal for you if you send lots of sms’s or use data and don’t want the inconvenience of topping up all the time. These plans are available in Smart Light, Smart S, Smart M, Smart L and Smart XL. As the Smart range is one of Vodacom’s more popular contracts, we’ve listed below the breakdown of each of these price plans to give you an idea of how they’re structured.

With the Smart Light tariff plan, you pay R135 per month which gets you 100MB of data, 100 bundled sms’s, 75 minutes of bundled talk time with per second billing billed for the first minute and then for each 30 second interval. Domestic calls are charged at R2.70 (Vodacom to Vodacom at R1.75) during peak hours and off peak domestic calls are charged at 95c (Vodacom to Vodacom at 90c), sms are 80c during peak hours and 35c off peak. This is the entry level plan, ideal for students, or those with a tighter budget!

With the Smart S tariff plan, you pay R199 per month which gets you 200MB of data, 150 bundled sms’s, 75 minutes of bundled talk time. Out of bundle call rates are Vodacom to Telkom / Vodacom / other networks is charged at R1.75, out of bundle sms’s are 35c each and out of bundle data is charged at R1/MB.

On the Smart M tariff plan, you pay R299 per month which gets you 300MB of data, 240 bundled sms’s, 120 minutes of bundled talk time. Out of bundle rates are the same as the Smart S tariff plan. If you’re not comfortable with the limits of a Smart Light or S plans, you’ll be happier with the extra data, air time and sms’s.

On the Smart L tariff plan, you pay R499 per month which gets you 500MB of data, 500 bundled sms’s, 250 minutes of bundled talk time. Out of bundle rates are the same as the Smart S and Smart M tariff plans.

On the Smart XL tariff plan, you pay R699 per month which gets you 800MB of data, 800 bundled sms’s, 400 minutes of bundled talk time. Out of bundle call rates are Vodacom to Telkom / Vodacom / other networks is charged at R1.50, out of bundle sms’s are 35c each and out of bundle data is charged at R1/MB.

The primary disadvantage of Vodacom’s Smart range of contracts is that although you don’t have to keep adding data or sms bundles to your package, you’re tied into paying for them for the full 24 month term of the contract – whether you need them or not. If you’re sure you won’t be using them, you should seriously consider another contract because you’ll be paying too much with this. On the other hand, if you are using the bundles each month, Smart plans are aimed at offering you convenience and service that fits your lifestyle.

Telkom Mobile Smartshare packages

admin — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 10:11:44 +0000

One of the top contenders in the South African network industry, Telkom Mobile, is offering pretty competitive packages, including their range of Smartshare packages. This innovative network is part of the Telkom Group, and as such can offer unmatched infrastructure in South Africa. With such a good reputation, how could one not consider them when it comes to choosing a cell phone contract?
Currently on offer in the Telkom Mobile Smartshare range are the following deals:
SIM on Smarshare Internet 750MB for R349 per month, which includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (during the first 12 months), 750MB of data and unlimited SMS’s.
SIM on Smartshare Internet 6GB Promo for R589 per month which includes 500 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (first 12 months), 6GB of data, unlimited Wi-Fi access and unlimited SMS’s.
SIM on Smartshare Internet 1.2GB for R496 per month which includes 400 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (first 12 months), 1.2GB of data, unlimited Wi-Fi access (10GB fair usage policy applies) and unlimited SMS’s.
SIM on Smartshare Internet 1.7GB for R589 per month which includes 500 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (first 12 months), 1.7GB of data, unlimited Wi-Fi access) and unlimited SMS’s.
SIM on Smartshare Internet 4GB Promo for R496 per month which includes 400 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (first 12 months), 4GB of data, unlimited Wi-Fi access (10GB fair usage policy applies) and unlimited SMS’s.
SIM on Smartshare Internet 2.5GB for R349 per month which includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile network (first 12 months), 2.5GB of data, and unlimited SMS’s.
iPhone and iPad 4 16GB on Smartshare Internet 750MB for R1049 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 750MB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 32GB and Huawei E5776 on Smartshare Internet 750MB for R879 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 750MB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 and Huawei E5776 and iPad 4 16GB on Smartshare Internet 750MB for R1159 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 750MB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 and iPad mini 16GB on Smartshare Internet 2.5GB Promo for R999 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 2.5GB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 32GB and Huawei E5331 and iPad 4 16GB on Smartshare Internet 750MB for R1079 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 750MB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 32GB and iPad mini 16GB and Huawei E5776 on Smartshare Internet 750MB for R1119 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 750MB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
iPhone 5 32GB and Huawei E5331 and iPad 4 16GB on Smartshare Internet 2.5GB for R1159 per month for 24 months. This deal includes 300 all-net voice minutes, unlimited calls to the Telkom Mobile Network (for the first 12 months), 2.5GB of all-net data and unlimited sms’s.
As you can see, there is an extremely varied array of deals available through Telkom Mobile. The combination of tablets and phones along with internet packages is a recipe for success and should prove popular in the current market, with most consumers seeking a deal that covers all their bases in one neat package. Their prices are pretty competitive and hopefully we’ll see other networks reducing their pricing compete with this leading brand.

Telkom Mobile Free Wifi

admin — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 10:10:57 +0000

Telkom Mobile is offering consumers a chance to experience the speed and performance of their Wi-Fi service between 8 August and 15 December 2013. This forward thinking network is constantly thinking of new ways to expose users to their product to showcase the quality of their service, and this time, it’s a hit! No matter which network they’re with, all South Africans can now access unlimited data within 1 hour per day, on Telkom Mobile’s Wi-Fi via any of the 1500 Wi-Fi hotspots around the country. With over 3000 Wi-Fi hotspots in South Africa, Telkom Mobile are a formidable force in the industry and are by far the largest network in the country.

A list of the numerous Wi-Fi hotpots is available online at http://www.telkommobile.com/wifilocations, but some of the many places you can expect to find Telkom Mobile Wi-Fi hotspots are participating partners like Primi Piatti, King Pie, McDonalds, Hungry Lion, Wimpy, Steers, Chesanyama and Ocean Basket. The widespread coverage of this free deal is incredible and if you have a device that uses Wi-Fi, (eg. a laptop, handheld gaming console, smartphone or tablet) you should definitely take advantage of Telkom Mobile’s generosity.

In order to opt into the free Wi-Fi offer from Telkom Mobile, all you need to do is sms the word “free” and your email address to 32707 and you will receive login details which you can use to access your 60 minutes of free Wi-Fi – it’s that simple!

The Telkom Group are a leading brand in the communications industry in South Africa and are sure to be around for ages to come. Their innovative strategies and ground breaking thinking are shaking up the industry and is almost guaranteed to make their competition a little nervous! With a firm foundation from the Telkom Group, Telkom Mobile aims to leverage their considerable infrastructure for the benefit of consumers which will hopefully result in happy, satisfied customers.

Telkom Mobile has become the face of the Telkom Group’s cell phone service, rather than 8ta which was recently also launched. If you’re wondering what happened to 8ta, have no fear, they’re due to be re-launched later this year and Telkom Mobile is planning to specifically design 8ta to target the football loving community. There are numerous new products in the pipeline for 8ta customers to look forward to, so keep an eye open for that!

Nevertheless, the Telkom Group’s 3G mobile network continues to expand throughout South Africa and is exceptionally widespread and unquestionably capable of handling a major section of the cell phone market. We can expect to see many new awesome products coming from Telkom Mobile including new voice and data packages.

If you’re interested in finding out more information about the Telkom Mobile expansion, you can visit www.telkommobile.co.za or contact their call centre on 081 180.

So go ahead and give Telkom Mobile’s free Wi-Fi a try, you might just like it. If not, at least you get some free internet! On the other hand, if you find that you’re happy with it, you should seriously consider signing up with Telkom Mobile, their solid infrastructure and established position in the industry along with widespread coverage are sure to provide you with reasonable service.

The important things to consider when selecting a network are coverage in your area, the reputation of the company and the package that suits your requirements. Telkom Mobile are currently excelling in all three of these categories and as a result, they’re sure to be a trustworthy choice for years to come.

If you’re considering different networks, this free Wi-Fi trial period is the perfect way to try Telkom Mobile out to see if they can handle your requirements. If not, you haven’t lost anything, but if so, you’ll be happy you found the right choice for you!

What is Cell C SupaCharge and how does it work

admin — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 10:08:47 +0000

You may have heard of the new Cell C SupaCharge service which claims to put the power back in your hands. How exactly does it do that? Well, basically you can recharge whenever you want to and get the full Rand value in airtime as well as free Cell C to Cell C calls, free Cell C to Cell C sms’s and free data! As you can see below, the details of this service is sure to provide valuable savings for those of us who recharge regularly!
The SupaCharge is based on the recharge amount; the higher the recharge, the higher the benefits! For example, if you recharge with R100, you get R100 airtime, 150 free Cell C to Cell C minutes, and 150 free Cell C to Cell C sms’s and 150MB free data. If you recharge with R500 or more, you can even get unlimited free calling to Cell C numbers. As you can see, that’s a pretty good return on investment!
Aside from the rewards you get from recharging, on SupaCharge with Cell C, you get to call anyone in SA any time of the day for 99c per minute. The per second billing is charged every 5 seconds that you use, as opposed to per minute billing where you end up paying for minutes you haven’t used up. You can also call over 50 international countries at 99c per minute – which is currently one of the cheapest deals available in South Africa. You can also get data at an unbelievable rate of 15c per MB – crazy right?!

The great thing about SupaCharge is that everyone that has a prepaid Cell C deal or Top Up package automatically gets SupaCharge – no need to opt in! Unfortunately it is only for personal customers and not commercial use.
For the unlimited bonus, all you need to do is recharge with R500 or more and you will get unlimited Cell C to Cell C anytime voice calls, valid for 30 days from date of recharge.
All recharge bonuses are added together, so whenever you add airtime, the bonuses you already have will accumulate together with the new ones you gain. It is important to remember however, that these bonuses expire after 30 days, so make sure you use them while you have them!
To check your SuperCharge balance, all you need to do is dial *101# for free minutes, sms and data. For a detailed balance enquiry and to view your unlimited bonus Cell C to Cell C minutes, dial *147#.
That’s it. True to their reputation for simple, straight forward packages that come with great value, Cell C have come up with this great price plan that gets consumers exactly what they’re looking for without too much fuss.
If, however, you are having trouble understanding any of the details of this price plan, you can contact Cell C directly – either in store or via their website or call centre – and they will be sure to help you any way they can. Their dedicated staff are ready and willing to give you all the advice and help you may need to assure you are aware of everything involved in this plan.
The prepaid Cell C deals really offer value for money and offer reliability and fast connectivity, however, if you are considering other networks and would like to compare them you will most likely benefit from shopping around to get the right deal for you. Similar networks which offer good deals are MTN and Vodacom. You can look online to see what they have available in order to compare and weigh up the pros and cons of each to make your final decision. Something important to keep in mind is the coverage of the network. If your network doesn’t offer coverage in your area, you will be stuck with a useless phone, so make sure you ask!

Lg optimus g pro cellc contract deals

admin — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:06:58 +0000

Smart and snazzy, the LG Optimus G Pro, is one of the latest phones on the market and already has consumers chomping at the bit to get one! With similar styling to most smart phones, this compact, sleek gadget is a sharing machine- giving you an immersive and expansive display, state of the art camera, powerful processing and user friendly interface. Key features included in the phone are the popular Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system, 4Lite internet capability, 3,140 maH battery power, 13MP full HD camera with dual recording and dual camera, Quick Memo, dual screen dual play and Android Beam. This exceptional phone will have you hooked from the start and should be taken seriously as a top competitor in the current cell phone market.

Cell C is currently offering packages on the LG Optimus G Pro smart phone. This network is a reliable and trustworthy company which has won over a major section of the South African market through providing exceptional customer service and a variety of value packed deals. With one of the fastest internet connections in the country, you are sure of getting the most out of the great little gadget.

To get this great little phone with Cell C, you can get the Straight Up 100 for R369 per month which includes 100 airtime minutes, 100 sms’s/mms’s and 400MB of data. By upgrading or signing up for this deal you could win 1 of 100 LG docking stations. Listed below are a few of the deals Cell C is offering on different phones to give you an idea of how the deal compares to others.

A comparable deal would be the Samsung Galaxy SIII on Straight Up 100 for R329 per month which includes the same airtime and sms’s/mms’s as the LG deal, but just 100MB of data.

Another comparable deal from Cell C would be the Apple iPhone 6 16GB on Straight Up 100 for R399 per month which includes the same minutes, sms’s/mms’s and data as the LG deal.

As you can see, the extra data included in the LG deal really adds value, as this is a smart phone, you will more than likely be using it extensively for internet browsing, downloads and applications, so getting the data at a discount is really worth it! Granted, the phone isn’t as sought after as the iPhone or the Galaxy SIII, but for no reason other than their brand names. So if you’re not tied down by labels, you can save yourself a little extra cash here. On the other hand, LG is still a great brand name, so even if you are concerned with brand names, be original and get something that’s a little different than what your friends have – without compromising on performance. The Android operating system is also offered on the Galaxy SIII, so you’re basically getting the same phone. The iPhone operating system is a little limiting if you don’t have any other Apple products, because you can’t sync it as easily with other devices as you’d like – so you’ll need to take that into consideration.

Before signing up for any cell phone contract, you should be careful to ensure you consider all of the options and choose the right deal for your requirements. If you’re making more calls than sms’s, you need to factor that in – your usage will affect the type of contract that suits you best. If you have questions or would like some advice, contact your closest Cell C dealer to see what they would advise. They have very helpful staff who are fully trained to help with your queries and can assist you with your decision. Don’t feel rushed into making a decision, 24 months is a long time and it’s a big commitment, especially if you’re paying too much or getting too little out of the deal!

Telkom Mobile Sim Sonke

admin — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:04:48 +0000

Telkom mobile, one of the new kids on the block, has taken South African consumers by storm and has continued to offer reliable service at affordable rates. The latest offering from this newbie is the Sim-Sonke pre-paid tariff plan that offers pre-paid billing, which ensures lower charges than contracts which charge per minute.
On the Sim-Sonke package, you pay 29c per minute for calls to any Telkom Mobile number (per second billing), and you pay 75c per minute to any SA and national landline numbers (Telkom and Neotel) billed per second.
For just 99c, you can get a Sim-Sonke starter pack, which contains two SIM cards that you will need to RICA. In order to RICA your SIM cards, you need your ID and proof of residence, you can usually RICA in the store where you buy the starter pack. You can purchase a starter pack at Telkom Mobile stores, 8ta stores, Shoprite and Checkers stores.
For airtime, you can visit Telkom and 8th stores, participating dealers, participating banks (FNB, Nedbank, ABSA and Standard Bank) and online. Recharging comes with the following benefits: between R5-19, you get 5 free sms’s; R20 or more gets you 20 free sms’s valid for 7 days. In addition you qualify for free night calls from your Telkom mobile Sim-Sonke number. These free calls are valid for 7 days. The free evening calls promotion works in the following ways; if you recharge before 9pm, the benefit starts the same day at 9pm, if you recharge after 9pm and before midnight, you get the benefit immediately, if you recharge after midnight, you get the benefit from 9pm that evening. To check your airtime balance, dial *188#.

Prior to signing up with any network, you should check the coverage to see if they offer good service in your area. To check the Telkom Mobile coverage, you can visit www.telkommobile.co.za/coverage. You can also send your street address and suburb or GPS coordinates to 43482 and they will reply with an sms confirming the coverage in that area.
To purchase internet bundles on Sim-Sonke, you can choose from any one of the following bundles:
250MB at R30; 500MB at R69; 1GB at R119; 5GB at R349; 10GB at R999; 60GB + 60GB at R1800; or 2GB + 1GB at R149.
To purchase sms’s/mms’s on Sim-Sonke, you can choose from any one of the following bundles:
50 sms’s at R22.50; 100 sms’s at R35; 200 sms’s at R50; 500 sms’s at R112; 1000 sms’s at R210; 1500 sms’s at R315; or 2000 sms’s at R420.
To purchase wi-fi bundles on Sim-Sonke, you can choose from either of the bundles below:
30 minutes for R25 or 60 minutes for R40.

You can also purchase the BlackBerry internet services (BIS), BlackBerry Social and Email Plan on Sim-Sonke.
International calls are available (without activating the roaming), but be careful! The charges for international calls on any package are hefty and easily max out your cell phone budget!
As I’m sure you can see, the deal includes very reasonable prices and can really save you quite a lot when it all adds up. If you are in an area that gets good coverage, it’s well worth switching over. However, this is imperative, so if you don’t get great coverage, don’t put yourself in that position!
Give Telkom Mobile a call to talk through any queries you may have regarding Sim-Sonke and their helpful staff are sure to be more than happy to supply you with the relevant information to answer your questions. You can also visit them in store and speak to one of their representatives who is sure to be more than helpful! Consider carefully whether the deal suits your requirements and if it caters to your needs. You don’t want to be stuck with a SIM-card that you don’t use.
On the other hand, the great thing about pre-paid packages is that there is no long term commitment, so if you’re just visiting the country or aren’t sure about which package you want, it’s a great alternative!

Vodacom My 5 service

admin — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:03:15 +0000

Vodacom, one of the top networks in South Africa, is also one of the most innovative and bold corporations when it comes to offering unquestionable value along with unmatched service. One of the newest offerings from this popular network is the Vodacom My 5 service which offers you one hour of talk time to your closes 5 Vodacom friends, unlimited sms’s to any network and daily data allocation from just R6! So basically you can call 5 friends for 60 minutes, sms all day to any network and get 20MB of data for just R12! You can also just opt in for the 5 friends for 60 minutes and all day sms’s for R8, or alternately just opt in for the 5 friends for 60 minutes for just R6. The choice is yours, and should depend on your usage and which plan suits you best!
This means the connection with those close friends and family that you’re in contact with on a daily basis is so much more affordable! It’s not fair that you have to pay more for maintaining your closest relationships, Vodacom has heard consumers here and they’ve answered with an absolute bargain! No excuses not to call mum anymore though!
If you are already a Vodacom 4 Less customer, all you need to do is opt in and link up to 5 on net numbers to enjoy these great discounts. Plus, you can add on as many bundles as you like, every day!
In order to opt in, follow the following easy steps:
If you’re not sure of which price plan you’re on, to check you can simply dial *111#, reply 7 for My Vodacom Services and reply 1 for a free change.
To link the numbers of your top 5 contacts, they must first be Vodacom Prepaid, Top Up or Contract customers. Dial *111#, reply 2 for buy bundles and services, reply 1 for my 5 bundles and reply 4 for link friends, then follow the instructions to link the numbers.
To buy a my 5 bundle of Vodacom to Vodacom minutes or a combination of minutes, sms’s and data, dial *111#, reply 2 for buy bundles and services, reply 1 for my 5 bundles and choose your my 5 bundle.
The savings you can make by simply switching your price plan are tremendous and can really make an impact to your cell phone budget, so don’t wait an over-priced minute longer!
Even if you aren’t a Vodacom customer yet, I’m sure most of us can appreciate the value they’re offering here. The majority of phone calls and sms’s people make are to a special 5 contacts which means we’re using the majority of our airtime on those contacts alone! Telkom mobile did have a similar package when they first started, which offered free calls to certain numbers. The idea is really unique and adds so much value and hopefully it is going to be offered by many more networks in the future.
Unfortunately, specials like this usually have a limited time period, which means you should jump onto them while they’re still available and get the most out of them before they’re gone! So opt in and start saving!
If you are having any difficultly figuring out how to opt in, or if you don’t fully understand the deal, you can contact Vodacom directly and they will be more than happy to talk you through it all. Don’t be shy, ask questions and you’ll be saving in no time!
With this deal, Vodacom have lived up to their great reputation for great value and exceptional service. This well trusted network is sure to be able to provide a reliable package for a variety of customers with different needs and wants. By choosing Vodacom, you are choosing a reputable network that numerous South Africans have found trustworthy, user friendly and second to none – you’re sure of a great deal!