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The South African
09-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
Vodacom hikes prices for calls and data: Here's how much you'll now pay
South African mobile network provider Vodacom has announced its annual price increases for selected products and services, set to take effect from 1 June 2025. These increases primarily affect out-of-bundle voice and data rates across both contract and prepaid plans. Voice rates : Increase by 2 cents per minute : Increase by Data rates: Increase by 2 cents per megabyte (MB) Plan Voice (Old → New) Data (Old → New) Power Pack R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.29 → R0.31/MB Power Bonus R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB NXT LVL R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB Zetnet R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB Dash Mobile R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB Khosi Bonus R1.65 → R1.67/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB Prepaid LTE R2.09 → R2.11/min R0.29 → R0.31/MB Prepaid 79c R0.79 → R0.81/min R0.49 → R0.51/MB Vodacom cited economic pressures such as inflation and rising operational costs as the reason for the adjustments. The company stated that it aims to maintain service quality while balancing affordability. Prepaid users are expected to feel the most impact, especially those who rely on out-of-bundle services. are expected to feel the most impact, especially those who rely on out-of-bundle services. Customers are encouraged to monitor their usage and consider bundles or promotions to avoid higher charges. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
08-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Vodacom announces price hikes for calls and data: What you need to know
Customers will once again have to dig deeper into their pockets after one of South Africa's largest mobile operators, Vodacom announced its annual adjustments to voice and data out-of-bundle (OOB) rates. This news follows MultiChoice's announcement last month regarding its annual price and product adjustments for DStv and its streaming service, Showmax. Vodacom informed its customers of the upcoming changes via SMS, stating that the adjustments are necessary to maintain the level of quality and coverage that users have come to expect. 'To continue delivering the quality coverage and service you expect, we'll be implementing our annual update on selected products and services, which will take effect on 1 June 2025.' the company said in a message cited by MyBroadband. The company said that from June 01 2025, its prices for Voice Out-of-Bundle rates and Data Out-of-Bundle rates will increase by approximately 2 cents. "Voice Out-of-Bundle rates will increase by approximately 2 cents per minute. Data Out-of-Bundle rates will increase by approximately 2 cents per Megabyte (MB)," the company said. Most voice rates will increase from R1.65 to R1.67 per minute, and data from R0.49 to R0.51 per MB on popular plans like Power Bonus, NXT LVL, Zetnet, Dash Mobile, and Khosi Bonus. Power Pack and Prepaid LTE customers will also see voice and data increases, with data rates rising from R0.29 to R0.31 per MB. Even the more affordable Prepaid 79c plan is affected, now charging R0.81 per minute and R0.51 per MB. The full breakdown of the price adjustment can be found on Vodacom's website. [email protected] IOL Business Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
