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MTN cuts uncapped broadband costs

Staff Writer
By Staff Writer, ITWeb
Johannesburg, 08 Jul 2011

MTN has enhanced its uncapped Internet packages in response to demand for faster, reliable and affordable Internet access.

MTN Broadband Uncapped Lite has been reduced from R749 to R299 and MTN Broadband Uncapped Pro is down from R1 999 to R899. The two packages will be subject to a fair usage policy of 3GB and 10GB, respectively, and will be available on a 24-month contract.

Once the 3GB and/or 10GB fair use limit has been reached, the connection speed will be reduced to 128Kbps for the user for the remainder of the month.

“The fair use policies have been put in place to ensure the integrity of the network and that the consumer experience is seamless,” says MTN.

All consumers using MTN Broadband will have access to the fastest available speeds at no additional cost, it says.

“The substantial investment that MTN has made in undersea cables and the fibre-optic network has seen increased broadband capacity and a surge in data appetite,” says MTN SA chief marketing officer Serame Taukobong.

The Internet packages are sold with the MTN Sh@reLink WiFi Internet router and, depending on the capability of the modem or router, MTN says customers can connect at speeds of up to 21.1Mbps.

The service provider has recently completed the roll out of its 14.4Mbps network in all 3G covered areas and is busy rolling out a faster 21.1Mbps network in high demand areas.

“MTN is committed to providing fast broadband network access even in outlying areas in SA and will be announcing plans soon on how we will achieve this,” says Taukobong.

The operator has also recently launched carry-over features for Internet packages, recurring Internet bundles and once-off Internet bundles.

The feature allows users to carry over unused Internet data for additional months over the term of the contract. The maximum amount is two times the monthly inclusive Internet value.

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