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Unlimited • 30 DaysTelkom gives you 250MB for R4, which is R16.00 per GB.
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Independent Scorecard
Benchmark comparison for Q1 2026
*Cell C roams on MTN/Vodacom infrastructure in most areas.
The Final Verdict
Winner for Value
MTN
With a lower average cost per GB and frequent "Boosta" bundles, MTN consistently delivers more data for less Rand.
Budget Champion
Telkom
Telkom's prepaid data remains the cheapest "Anytime" data in the country, often dropping below R5/GB for urban users.
Winner for Speed
Vodacom
Vodacom's 5G footprint and throughput remain the most consistent in urban metros according to recent benchmarks.