Vodacom have hiked their contract prices. I think it is about time. Come one. People want a 4G/LTE network, an amazing handset (the new iPhone is fabulous) and on an inflation adjusted basis they have been paying less. Yet the Rand has weakened and the handsets and services have improved. If you stand with your handset anywhere in the urban areas and get a fantastic LTE connection, well then I am sorry, there is a price associated with that. I think that this is a very important point in the cell phone pricing wars, if your best customers demand the best services, then I am afraid that there is an associated cost with that.
The company have invested 30 billion Rand in their networks to improve the quality, why shouldn't people pay more? I am sure that if they are all peeved when the contract ends, they can go look elsewhere for a better deal, 30-40 Rand extra a month is hardly a kings ransom for contracted customers. More especially if your service has improved relative to the fixed line competition. I suspect that MTN will follow. Cell C, who fought the battle for lower prices (and are now sucking wind) might have to concede on this one. I want to know of personal stories of someone who has used all three networks, which one was best for you, and why?