Sunday, March 11, 2007

Vodacom catches up, slashes data rates

Long-awaited move means consumers pay as little as 19c per megabyte.

South Africa's biggest cellular network, Vodacom, has cut its 3G/HSDPA broadband data rates by up to 61%. In most cases, it has more than halved the cost of its various packages, bringing them in line with competitors.

The most drastic price cuts for an average user are on its 2GB options. On the bundled 24-month contract (including a data card or USB modem), Vodacom subscribers will now pay R449 per month (22c/MB), while the bolt-on data variation (without the modem), will cost R389 per month (19c/MB). These packages previously cost R1 098 and R998 per month, respectively. Also, there is no longer any distinction between 3G and HSDPA charges with Vodacom's new pricing.

Read more at MoneyWeb.co.za

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