Vodacom made data cheaper for people in South Africa which hurt its revenue
Vodacom shifted to make its data bundles more accessible to South Africans, but even as data demand grew exponentially, data revenues flatlined.
-
-
MTN South Africa struggling to make money from skyrocketing data demand
Price pressures and other factors caused MTN’s data revenue growth to flatten in South Africa, despite skyrocketing data demand.
-
Afrihost Air Mobile | Cellular | cheapest mobile data | mobile data | mobile data prices | mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)
Cheapest and most expensive mobile data in South Africa
MyBroadband compared the prices of mobile data bundles with allocations of or around 5GB, 10GB, 20GB, 40GB, and 80GB in July 2026.
-
Best eSIM for South Africa in 2026: Mobile data for travelers and remote workers
Arriving in South Africa without mobile data abroad can slow everything down. Airport Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and buying a local SIM often requires registration and waiting in line. For short stays, that process feels unnecessary. For longer trips, it becomes an avoidable hassle. This is why many visitors now explore digital alternatives before departure. Affordable…
-
The fastest South African neighbourhoods for mobile data
MyBroadband Insights research revealed that Century City was the neighbourhood with the fastest mobile data at the end of 2025.
-
Cellular | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) | mobile data | mobile data prices | mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) | MTN
1GB for R45,000
South Africa’s mobile data prices have declined by more than 99% since 2000, thanks to substantial network investments, more radiofrequency spectrum for cellular use, and increased competition.