| Staff Writer | July 7, 2011 | 7 comments |
MTN has enhanced its uncapped internet packages with effect from 1 July 2011 with significant price cuts
MTN today (7 July 2011) announced that it has enhanced its uncapped internet packages with effect from 1 July 2011 “in response to its customers’ demands for faster and reliable internet access at an affordable fixed monthly cost”.
MTN’s uncapped mobile broadband services are not new, but the value has been substantially enhanced.
The pricing for MTN’s Broadband Uncapped Lite package has been reduced from R749 to R299 and MTN Broadband Uncapped Pro is down from R1,999 to R899.
The two packages will be subject to a fair usage policy of 3GB and 10GB respectively and will be available on a 24-month contract.
Serame Taukobong, MTN South Africa Chief Marketing Officer said: “The substantial investment that MTN has made in undersea cables and the fibre optic network has seen increased broadband capacity and a surge in data appetite. By bringing this value add to our customers we hope they enjoy the seamless experience that comes with being on MTN’s world class network.”
MTN explains that the fair use policies have been put in place to ensure the integrity of the network and that the consumer experience is seamless.
“Once the 3GB and or 10GB fair use limit has been reached, the connection speed will be reduced to 128kbps for the user for the remainder of the month. Users will still be able to access the internet and download content, it will just take a bit longer,” MTN explained.
The packages will be sold with the MTN Sh@reLink WiFi internet router.
Depending on the capability and capacity of the MTN network and capability of the modem or router, MTN subscribers can connect at speeds of up to 21.1Mbps.
“They will only be limited by their device capabilities and network capacity. MTN has recently completed the roll out of its 14.4Mbps network in all 3G covered areas and is currently busy rolling out an even faster broadband network with speeds of up 21.1Mbps in high demand areas,” MTN said.
“MTN is committed to providing fast broadband network access even in outlying areas in South Africa and will be announcing plans soon on how we will achieve this. This is part of one of our key objectives to provide all consumers with the best broadband service in South Africa at an affordable cost,” said Taukobong.
MTN Broadband Uncapped Lite and Pro are available on a 24 month contract in MTN Stores nationwide.
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