Browser Alerts Pilot
Test whether your browser can show a prompt when browser alerts are enabled.
Planned feature
Data Deal Alerts for South Africa
DataCost is preparing low-noise alerts for cheaper bundles, airtime promos, verified competitions, and useful network updates. The preference controls below show the intended alert experience while rollout is still in progress.
Email Alerts Planned
A future weekly roundup of best deals and useful telecom updates.
WhatsApp Alerts (Coming Soon)
Planned only after a clear opt-in and opt-out flow is ready.
Planned Alert Topics
Data Deals
- Cheapest bundle updates
- Better prepaid deals
- Personalised-deal reminders to check your own operator menu
Airtime Specials
- Recharge promos
- Airtime bonuses
- Limited-time network specials
Verified Competitions
- Recharge-to-win competitions
- Free airtime/data promos
- Verified prize promotions
Network Updates
- MTN updates
- Vodacom updates
- Cell C updates
- Telkom updates
Utility Alerts
- Useful USSD tools
- New mobile shortcuts
- Telecom how-to updates
Choose What You Want Alerts For
Alert Type
Networks
Frequency
Alert Options Under Testing
Browser Alerts Pilot
If your browser and site configuration allow it, this can show a prompt. It is not a guarantee that a live alert stream is active.
Email Alerts Planned
Email alerts are not presented as live yet. This form is a preview of the planned preference flow.
WhatsApp Alerts Coming Soon
We are preparing a low-noise WhatsApp alert experience.
Why DataCost Alerts Are Different
- Alert channels will launch only when the opt-in and opt-out flow is clear
- We will not send fake prize or "claim now" messages
- Live channels should include a visible unsubscribe or disable route
- The intended alert model is practical, relevant, and low-noise
- Competitions should be highlighted only when verified
Scam Warning
DataCost will never ask you to pay to claim a prize. If you receive a suspicious telecom "winner" message, verify it before acting.
How Alerts Are Planned to Work
Step 1
Choose what you want alerts for
Step 2
A launched channel sends updates only when something useful happens
Step 3
Users can opt out if the channel is no longer useful
Frequently Asked Questions
Are DataCost alerts live yet?
DataCost alerts are being prepared as a low-noise feature. Some browser prompt testing may be available, but email and WhatsApp alerts should be treated as planned features until clearly launched.
What kind of alerts are planned?
Planned alert topics include data-deal updates, airtime specials, verified competitions, network updates, and useful telecom tools.
Will users be able to unsubscribe?
Yes. Any launched email, browser, or messaging alert channel should include a clear opt-out route.
Will alerts be high volume?
The intended alert model is low-noise and practical. The goal is to highlight useful telecom updates rather than send frequent promotional messages.
Will alerts include MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom?
The planned preference model includes major South African networks so users can choose network-specific interests.