Data Tips for Working from Home
- Test your connection Speed
- Whatsapp Web
- Data Options
Internet Speed Test
Test your Internet Speed at www.fast.com
Whatsapp Web
Did you know you can get Whatsapp on your browser?
- Go to Web.Whatsapp.com You will get a QR Code to scan
- On your phone’s Whatsapp Go to “Settings” and choose “WhatsAppWeb/Desktop” to scan the QR code.
Data Options
There are a variety of internet providers, and each has different coverage so you will need to test coverage in your area before choosing a provider.
And also: This information will change over time, and new deals crop up every now and then. It’s a good idea to research your data network… Apps often offer great short term bundles.
MTN 3G
- www.mtn.co.za/recharge/data - Select 1 week. At 30 June 2020, 5GB for 1 Week was available at R199
- https://www.mtn.co.za/recharge/everydaygigs At 30 June 1GB per day for 7 days was available at R149.
- MTN App: Select Work from Home At 30 June 5GB for 7 days was R10!
Vodacom
- Vodacom Recharge: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Fortnightly / Monthly Data Bundles: https://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/shopping/data/prepaid-data
- Vodacom App or USSD Use the Vodacom App Just4You OR Just for Your Town or the USSD menu on *123# to see daily changing data deals
Telkom LTE
- Via Telkom: https://secure.telkom.co.za/today/shop/home/plan/smartbroadband-wireless-prepaid-10gb-pv/
- Via an ISP: Axxess https://www.axxess.co.za/mobile/ (has MTN and Telkom LTE)
Rain 4G / 5G
https://www.rain.co.za Note: Rain SIMs are Data only; require a 4G or 5G enabled router and do not allow calls or Whatsapp so need a separate phone from your usual phone.
- Unlimited Off Peak (Up to 6pm and from 11pm onwards): R249 per month (+R50/gig during Peak hours)
- Unlimited: R479 per month