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RedditMobile network operator, 8ta, has introduced a low cost mobile broadband promotion that it hopes will get South Africans using the Internet more.
Telkom’s mobile arm, has introduced the post-paid Internet 5 Promotion which offers subscribers a 10GB data bundle at R199 per month with the option of an additional 10GB Midnight Surfer data bundle at R100 per month for use between 12am and 5am.
According to the new promotion, subscribers will be getting 20GB’s of data at R299 and will be paying as little as 1.5 cents per MB – the lowest mobile broadband rate available in SA, says Amith Maharaj, managing executive of Telkom Mobile.
“To mark the launch of our new high speed network 8.ta is “Going Big” with an amazing promotional data offer for a limited time period. Mobile broadband users will agree that the value provided in this offer cannot easily be found anywhere in the world,” says Maharaj.
He added that while the sale of the offer will be for a limited time, customers who sign up will be eligible for the Internet 5 promotional price as well as the Midnight Surfer price for a 24 month period.
The offer will be available from 26 June at 8.ta flagship stores, selected Telkom Direct stores, via the Call Center, online at www.8ta.com and through Nashua Mobile.
The operator notes that with its new data promotion, high monthly subscription is removed as the barrier to entry for first time subscribers - while seasoned mobile broadband subscribers will find the price per MB to be extremely attractive.
“Many first time subscribers fear running out of bundle and receiving huge bills at the end of the month, however, with a combination of the large bundle, and 8ta’s unique redirect functionality, this concern is circumvented,” the operator says.
To prevent bill shock, 8.ta will provide users with a safety net to check balances and make out-of-bundle purchase decision in real-time using the redirect functionality. Subscribers on the Internet 5 Promotion and Midnight Surfer have the option to purchase a once-off bundle or utilise out of bundle rates.
Further innovation for 8.ta data subscribers is a free email account with online Office Web Applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint to store documents online without having to purchase a license. Subscribers will also have access to a free home support service with every purchase of a 3G data modem from 8ta.
The Internet 5 Promotion and Midnight Surfer will only be offered on 8.ta’s network. The post-paid data bundles are valid for the current calendar month.
“We have removed the modem from the offer so that customers have the freedom to utilise their existing compatible modems or buy a compatible modem that suits their needs,” adds Maharaj.
