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22 April 2013

Telkom Mobile takes aim at data prices

Telkom Mobile today unveiled a new range of data offerings aimed at slashing prices to offer the best in-bundle rates in the market.

The new SmartInternet and SmartInternet Saver postpaid data plans will be available from 21 April 2013. Consumers can opt for a bundled offer that includes a device or for a SIM only option which can be used with their own device.

The plans come with an allocation of Telkom Mobile data, Telkom Mobile Night-Surfer data, LTE speeds in LTE coverage areas and access to free Wi-Fi at Telkom Mobile hot spots around the country.

Managing Director of Telkom Mobile, Mr Attila Vitai says, "Owning the widest spectrum of radio frequencies allows Telkom Mobile to have the largest network capacity in the country. The extensive spectrum uniquely positions Telkom Mobile to offer large data bundles for high data users."

He added that the company’s unique network build enables data packages that offer better quality connections and less congestion. "The company’s growing 3G, all-IP network provides consistent, high quality services that users demand."

"We have also extended our successful data promotions. The prepaid promotions have proved popular with those who want great control over their data use," says Vitai. These include the 60GB + 60GB, 10GB + 10GB (post-paid) and 2GB + 1 GB data bundles.

Customers will also be able to buy once-off or recurring internet data bundles for use on Telkom Mobile or all mobile networks. The internet bundles can be purchased from:

  • 8ta Flagship stores and Telkom Direct Stores
  • Self Service Portal
  • USSD (*180#)
  • IVR (081 180/183)

"Telkom Mobile will bring more new and different data products to the market over the next few weeks. We’re especially looking forward to offering products based on LTE and Wi-Fi technologies in an innovative way that solves real needs of customers," concludes Vitai.

Product details
Contract & Hybrid Data promotions

Contract/Hybrid

SmartInternet/
Saver 750MB

SmartInternet/
Saver 1.5GB

SmartInternet/
Saver 3GB

SmartInternet/
Saver 7.5GB

SmartInternet/
Saver 15GB

Price

R49

R69

R119

R249

R399

Telkom Mobile network

750MB

1.5GB

3GB

7.5GB

15GB

Night surfer

750MB

1.5GB

3GB

7.5GB

15GB

Unlimited Wi-Fi

-

Y

Y

Y

Y

LTE Enabled

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Out of bundle rate

30c for contract and R1 for hybrid

Pre-paid Data promotions

Pre-paid

Telkom Mobile
Internet 250MB
Bundle – Once-Off

Telkom Mobile
Internet 500MB
Bundle – Once-Off

Telkom Mobile
Internet 1GB
Bundle – Once-Off

Telkom Mobile
Internet 5GB
Bundle – Once-Off

Telkom Mobile
Internet 10GB
Bundle – Once-Off

Price

R38

R69

R119

R349

R999

Telkom Mobile network

250MB

500MB

1GB

5GB

10GB

Validity

Up to the end of the next calendar month from date of activation

Out of bundle rate

R1

Limited Data promotions

Telkom Mobile network only

2GB + 1GB

10GB +10GB

60GB + 60GB

Price

R149

R299

R1800

Anytime Data Use

2GB

10GB

60GB

Night Surfer Use (11pm – 5am)

1GB

10GB

60GB

Validity

Up to the end of the next calendar month from date of activation

Monthly allocation valid up to the end of the current calendar month

Valid for 12 calendar months from date of activation

Type

Pre-paid

24 month contract

Pre-paid

Out of bundle rate

R1

30c

R1

Data terms and conditions
  • Night surfer only available on Telkom Mobile network (11pm to 5am)
  • Unlimited WI-FI (10GB Fair Usage Policy applies) on qualifying Contract and Hybrid plans
  • LTE subject to LTE coverage availability and usage of an LTE enabled device
  • Wi-Fi access only available at Telkom Mobile hotspot areas
  • SIM only Post-paid/Hybrid plans available on month to month contract
  • SIM plus device Post-paid/Hybrid deals available on 24 month contract
  • All pre-paid subscribers qualify for free unlimited Wi-Fi based on the following recharge values:
  • Recharge Value

    Wi-Fi Promotional Bundles

    Fair Usage Policy

    R50-R99.99

    7 days unlimited Wi-Fi Access

    2GB cap for 7 days

    R100 and more

    30 days unlimited Wi-Fi Access

    10GB cap for 30 days

  • Tariffs exclude any other contract / device costs or charges not mentioned

Visit telkommobile.co.za or call 081 180 for more information and full terms and conditions. E&OE.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Pynee Chetty

Senior Specialist: Media Relations

Group Communication

Tel:+27 12 642 1716

Mobile: +27 81 389 7874

Email: chettpr2@telkom.co.za

OR

Leigh-Ann Francis

Specialist: Media Relations

Group Communication

Tel: +27 12 642 1728

Mobile: +27 81 391 4780

Email: francilm@telkom.co.za

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Telkom is a leading communications services provider in South Africa. We had consolidated operating revenue of R16.8 billion and normalised profit after tax of R1, 683 million for the period ended 30 September 2015. Total assets amounted to R41.9 billion and equity attributable to the owners of Telkom to R23.5 billion as of 30 September 2015. The group generated normalised free cash flow of R1.4 billion for the period ended 30 September 2015.

As of 30 September 2015, we had approximately 3.3 million telephone access lines in service and 1,030,441 ports connected via MSAN access. We offer business, residential and payphone customers a wide range of services and products, including:

  • fixed-line retail voice services using PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines, including ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) lines, and the sale of subscription based value-added voice services and calling plans;
  • fixed-line customer premises equipment rental and sales services both voice and data needs and these include PABX, Computers, Routers, Modems, Telephone handsets and other ancillary equipment;
  • interconnection services, including terminating and transiting traffic from South African mobile operators, as well as from international operators and transiting traffic from mobile to international destinations;
  • fixed-line data services, including domestic and international data transmission services, such as point-to-point leased lines, ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) services, packet-based services, managed data networking services and internet access and related information technology services;
  • Data Centre Operations includes e-commerce, application service provider, hosting, data storage, e-mail and security services;
  • W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), a 3G next generation network, including fixed voice services, data services and nomadic voice services;
  • mobile communication services, including voice services, data services and handset sales through our mobile navbar-brand called Telkom Mobile;
  •  information and communication services including cloud services, infrastructure services, workspace services, global service integration management and hardware and network equipment sales locally, in seven African countries, the UK and Dubai through Business Connexion Group; and
  • other services including directory services, through Trudon (Pty) Ltd, wireless data services, through Swiftnet (Pty) Ltd.

Convergence is one of our key strategic initiatives in building a sustainable future for Telkom.  We will lead the provision of converged services in South Africa in support of our mission statement: Seamlessly connecting people to a better life.