8.ta expands prepaid data offer

Mobile operator, 8·ta, has introduced a once-off Internet bundle priced at R 1800 for 120GB which consists of a 60GB package for anytime use, as well as a 60GB Midnight Surfer bundle for use between 12am and 5am, which is valid for 12 months.

“This offer was launched as a result of requests from numerous subscribers for larger bundles that could be used over a longer period of time, which will suit students as well as heavy internet users who want to control their spending or do not yet qualify for monthly contracts,” says Amith Maharaj.

Maharaj says this offer gives users the freedom to choose how and when they access the internet.

“All the data will be allocated upfront giving users full control of their data usage meaning that they could use it all in one month or manage their usage over the 12 months. There is no restriction on the number of data bundles users can purchase,” he says.

The prepaid promotion is only available on the 8·ta network and offers high-end data users the low per megabyte price of 1.5 cents, provided they are situated within the 8·ta coverage map. There is general coverage in the 6 major metropolitan areas. 

Pre-paid customers who purchase this offer will  also receive free 8.ta email account with 5GB mailbox giving users access to 25GB online storage; free access to online Microsoft Office suite, which includes Word, Excel and PowerPoint and they can send 5 SMSs daily and receive 50 FREE SMSs to use on that day.

“8·ta also provides users with a ‘safety net’ to check their balances on the self-service portal and via USSD and make out of bundle purchase decisions in real-time, using the redirect functionality.

“Once a subscriber has been provisioned with the Pre-paid PSB Data promo rate plan, they can load airtime onto their SIM cards and then purchase the Once-Off Internet 60GB promo bundle at R1800 via USSD by dialling *180#,” says Maharaj.

This bundle will be sold for a limited period only. Sufficient notice will be provided prior to the expiry of the promotion, upon which users will be migrated to the normal Pre-paid PSB rate plan.

“No modems are bundled with the promotion offers and customers will have the freedom to use existing modems or buy a modem that suits their needs. Data modems with up to speeds of 7.2Mb per second and 21Mb per second will be available in store. Users will receive free call-out and support services with every purchase of a 3G data modem,” Maharaj adds.

All participating Telkom Direct Stores, 8.ta Flagship stores, Altech Auto Page and Nashua Mobile can activate the SIM card for access to the Pre-Paid PSB data promo rate plan immediately.