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South Africa’s mobile data prices declined by 99.9% since 2000 | SA News

8 October 2025 by Guest


The price of a megabyte of mobile data from South Africa’s largest cellular network has reduced by roughly 99.9% over the last 25 years.

Mobile data costs are a sensitive issue in South Africa, with customers and politicians often accusing operators of charging exorbitant fees for the service.

Many people cannot afford uncapped packages or don’t have access to fixed-line broadband products or wireless alternatives, making capped mobile data their only option.

Mobile connectivity is the most common way South…

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