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Choosing a Phone, Network or Package
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This guide covers choosing a:
  • Network
  • Package
  • Phone
Which Network?
South Africa has three cellular networks - Cell C, MTN and Vodacom.
All use GSM technology. Each Network offers a wide range of products and services so it is a good idea to compare these before committing to a Subscriber Agreement.
Ask yourself some questions to help you decide which Network is right for you:
  • What do I want from your Network? What do I need?
  • Do I have Coverage at home? At the office?
  • Which Package would be best for the calls I need to make? Will most of my calls be made during business hours or after hours?
  • Which Network would offer me the best value for money and best provide what I need?
  • Does the Network have a good reputation?
  • Which Network offers the most competitive pricing, value-added services and special packages?
Need more information or have a question? Please contact us.
Which Package?
Consider these key points before choosing a Package:
  • Do you mostly make business calls during normal office hours?
  • Do you mostly use your phone on weekends or in the evenings?
  • Do you make long calls or short calls?
There are different types of packages available depending on whether you tend to make most of your calls during peak-time (office hours) or during off-peak (in the evening and on weekends).
Each Package has different costs and you will be charged either by the second or by 30-second units depending on the exact Package. Be aware that per second billing rates are higher than packages charged at per minute rates!
Vodacom
Per Second Billing
  • Calls are billed on a per second basis for the duration of the call
  • Available on all Vodacom packages at your request
30 Second Billing Unit
  • You're charged for the first 60 seconds and thereafter in (1/2) units of 30 seconds for the duration of your call, whether you use the full 30 seconds or part thereof
Free Minutes
  • Credited to your account on the 1st of every month.
MTN
Per Second Billing
  • Calls are billed on a per second basis for the duration of the call
  • Per second billing is ONLY AVAILABLE on Procall 600 and Procall 1000
30 Second Billing Unit
  • You're charged for the first 60 seconds and thereafter in (1/2) units of 30 seconds
Free Minutes
  • Credited to your account on the 2nd of every month.
Cell C
Per Second Billing
  • Club Chat, Casual Chat - You're charged for the first 60 seconds and thereafter in 1 second units
  • Active Chat - You 're charged for the first 30 seconds and thereafter in 1 second units
  • Business Chat - Your calls are billed on a per second basis for the duration of your call
Free Minutes
  • Cell C credits free minutes at the end of the month. This may be changing in the near future, consult your CRC.
Which Phone?
Different Airtime packages usually come with a selection of different types of phones that have different levels of functionality. Just like choosing an Airtime Package, ask your self a few questions before deciding which phone is right for your needs:
  • Will I need to use my phone overseas?
  • Will I need my phone to do more than just make and receive calls?
  • Will I need to use my phone as a business tool and as a mobile office?
Ask for a demo of the model you have in mind from your Sales Consultant or Sales Co-ordinator.