Top Prepaid Data Packages in South Africa for August 2025
In South Africa, mobile internet access has become a crucial part of daily life for many, with over 45 million people relying on mobile phones to connect to the internet. Two prominent providers, Vodacom and MTN, are popular choices for prepaid data plans, while Telkom also offers competitive deals in its coverage areas.
One such deal from Telkom is a 160GB data plan for R199 per month, which is equivalent to a 100GB plan in terms of cost. This plan is reported to work well for a freelance journalist living in a specific area, as Telkom's network has improved over the years.
Meanwhile, Telkom's LTE data bundles offer varying amounts of data, such as 1.5GB for R35 (500MB by 3 days), 3GB for R65 (1GB by 3 days), and 6GB for R95 (2GB by 3 days). For those seeking more flexibility, Telkom's monthly data bundles provide options like 7.5GB + 7.5GB for R99, 10GB + 10GB for R149, and 15GB + 15GB for R199.
Vodacom offers a range of mobile data plans as well, including unlimited fibre, LTE, and 5G home internet plans starting from R499. For mobile users, Vodacom provides plans such as 2GB for R49, 100GB for R399, and 100GB + 100GB for R449.
MTN is another prominent player in the market, offering mobile data plans with varying amounts of data, such as 1GB for R15, 30GB for R239, and 100GB + 100GB for R349. The MoMo Eazi app from MTN provides more affordable data deals, with 200GB available for a lower price than through USSD or banking platforms.
MTN also offers flexible monthly home internet plans under R500, including the Home Internet Starter, Shesh@ 200, Shesh@ 600, Home router, and Home Internet Premium.
Cell C offers a variety of plans as well. Their Home Connecta Flexi plans provide varying amounts of data, such as 2GB + 2GB for R45 (14 days), 6GB + 6GB for R99 (30 days), and 10GB + 10GB for R149 (30 days). Cell C's MyConnectaDeals offers 3GB for R39 and 5GB for R69.
In addition, Cell C's fibre plans come with varying speeds, such as 10Mbps/10Mbps for R249 (Vuma), 20Mbps/10Mbps for R419 (Vuma), and 50Mbps/50Mbps for R469 (Openserve).
Whether you're a freelance journalist, a control room operator, or simply someone needing reliable mobile data, South Africa's mobile network providers offer a range of plans to suit various needs and budgets.
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