Vodacom South Africa has unveiled a plan to reduce data prices by R2.7 billion for its cash-strapped customers. busrep
South Africa has unveiled a plan to reduce data prices by R2.7 billion for its cash-strapped customers with effect from April 1, after reaching an agreement with the Competition Commission.
The company expects to provide discounts on all 30-day bundles while further decreases will be effected on 1 April 2021. It also committed to expand its zero-rated offering to all schools, universities and T-Vet colleges across the country to ensure that learners and students enrolled into these institutions are be able to access relevant information for free via their portals.
The inquiry found that South African data prices were excessive and recommended that there was scope for MTN and Vodacom to cut its prices by between 30 percent and 50 percent.
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