The Shoprite Group has announced that its cellular network, k’nect mobile, now offers that lowest data prices in South Africa.
The mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has reduced data prices by more than 35 percent. Furthermore, its data bundles now expire after 60 days instead of the usual 30 days.
Lowest data prices in South Africa
If you have a k’nect mobile line, you can enjoy the lowest data prices in South Africa at the following rates:
- 1GB for R19.50 (available every day exclusively on the Money Market Account, with no transaction fees).
- 1GB for R39 (available in any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave, LiquorShop, House & Home and OK Furniture stores).
- 2GB for R39 (available in store on Tuesdays with the Twosdays promotion).
“Xtra Savings customers can receive up to 20 percent free airtime and data every time they recharge in-store, as long as the ID number linked to their rewards card is the same one used to RICA their sim card,” Shoprite said.
Regarding call rates, k’nect mobile charges 50c per minute for k’nect mobile to k’nect mobile any time and 99c per minute on any network, any time.
If you’re a new k’nect mobile customer, you will get 10 minutes free talk time when you buy and RICA a starter pack at any Shoprite, Checkers or Usave till point or money market counter.
“With soaring living costs, our customers want and need affordable data which doesn’t expire in a matter of days,” Shoprite Group’s General Manager for Financial Services Jean Olivier said.
“Shoprite is South Africa’s low-price champion, and that extends to our growing suite of fintech products which is driven entirely by customer needs.”
k’nect mobile uses Cell C’s infrastructure. Its coverage across South Africa is boosted by Cell C’s roaming partnership with MTN.