South African mobile operator Vodacom has disclosed forthcoming price adjustments affecting postpaid and fiber packages, encompassing the RED and Flexi plans. The scheduled increases, averaging 4.6%, are set to take effect from April 1, 2024, as communicated in a news release on Friday, February 23. Vodacom attributed the need for these adjustments to various factors, including investments in network resilience maintenance, heightened operational expenses due to base station vandalism, battery theft, load shedding, currency devaluation, and rising inflation.
Postpaid tariffs, as well as recurring and one-time bundles, are slated for an average 8% increase in May. Simultaneously, fiber customers will witness an average 5% upswing in select fiber plans. Notably, certain costs, such as insurance premiums, hardware and device expenses, value-added-services (VAS), and out-of-bundle (OOB) rates, will remain unaffected, providing a measure of relief against the broader increments, according to Rishaad Tayob, Vodacom South Africa’s Consumer Business Director.
Moreover, there are added perks for specific plans. Customers enrolled in selected RED Integrated and RED VIP plans are entitled to up to 11% extra data, while those on Flexi plans will continue to receive supplementary airtime. Emphasizing their dedication to supporting the nation’s economic growth and resilience, Tayob affirmed Vodacom’s commitment to delivering optimal value, a robust network, affordable pricing structures, and an exceptional customer experience.
For a comprehensive overview of the 2024 price adjustments across RED, Flexi, and fiber packages, refer to the detailed tables below, which provide a breakdown of all the announced increases for the year (inclusive of VAT).
RED Integrated Post-paid Plans:
| Current Plan | New Plan | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED 600MB 50min | RED 650MB 50min Plan | R215,00 | R233,00 |
| RED 1.2GB 100min | RED 1.3GB 100min Plan | R315,00 | R341,00 |
| RED 2.5GB 150min | RED 2.7GB 150min Plan | R415,00 | R449,00 |
| RED 5GB 300min | RED 5.5GB 300min Plan | R515,00 | R557,00 |
| RED 10GB 600min | RED 11GB 600min Plan | R815,00 | R881,00 |
| RED 20GB Unlimited | RED 22GB Unlimited Plan | R1 015,00 | R1 097,00 |
| RED 40GB Unlimited | RED 44GB Unlimited Plan | R1 415,00 | R1 527,00 |
| RED 60GB Unlimited | RED 65GB Unlimited Plan | R2 015,00 | R2 177,00 |
RED Integrated TopUp Plans:
| Current Name | New Name | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED 600MB 50min – TopUp | RED 650MB 50min TopUp Plan | R225,00 | R243,00 |
| RED 1.2GB 100min TopUp | RED 1.3GB 100min TopUp Plan | R349,00 | R377,00 |
| RED 2.5GB 150min TopUp | RED 2.7GB 150min TopUp Plan | R469,00 | R507,00 |
| RED 5GB 300min TopUp | RED 5.5GB 300min TopUp Plan | R599,00 | R647,00 |
| RED 10GB 600min TopUp | RED 11GB 600min TopUp Plan | R899,00 | R971,00 |
| RED 20GB Unlimited TopUp | RED 22GB Unlimited TopUp Plan | R1 099,00 | R1 187,00 |
| RED 40GB Unlimited TopUp | RED 44GB Unlimited TopUp Plan | R1 499,00 | R1 617,00 |
| RED 60GB Unlimited TopUp | RED 65GB Unlimited TopUp Plan | R2 099,00 | R2 261,00 |
RED VIP Plans:
| Current Name | New Name | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED VIP 20GB Unlimited | RED VIP 22GB Plan | R2 021,00 | R2 163,00 |
| RED VIP 40GB Unlimited | RED VIP 44GB Plan | R2 585,00 | R2 766,00 |
| RED VIP 80GB Unlimited | RED VIP 88GB Plan | R3 499,00 | R3 767,00 |
| RED VIP 120GB Unlimited | RED VIP 130GB Plan | R4 599,00 | R4 961,00 |
RED Integrated – Legacy Plans:
| Current Plan | New Plan | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Advantage | Red Advantage | R1 179,00 | R1 274,00 |
| Red Advantage Month to Month | Red Advantage Month to Month | R1 179,00 | R1 274,00 |
| Red Professional | Red Professional | R1 499,00 | R1 617,00 |
| Red Professional Month to Month | Red Professional Month to Month | R1 499,00 | R1 617,00 |
RED Flexi Plans:
| Current Plan | New Plan | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED Flexi 75 | RED Flexi 80 Plan | R75,00 | R79,99 |
| RED Flexi 140 | RED Flexi 150 Plan | R140,00 | R149,99 |
| RED Flexi 250 | RED Flexi 270 Plan | R250,00 | R269,00 |
| RED Flexi 500 | RED Flexi 540 Plan | R500,00 | R539,00 |
Legacy RED Flexi Plans:
| Current Plan | New Plan | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RED Flexi 120 | RED Flexi 130 Plan | R120,00 | R130,00 |
| RED Flexi 170 | RED Flexi 180 Plan | R170,00 | R180,00 |
| RED Flexi 300 | RED Flexi 320 Plan | R300,00 | R321,00 |
| RED Flexi 550 | RED Flexi 590 Plan | R550,00 | R589,00 |
Mobile Broadband Contract Plans (MBB):
| Current Plans | New Plans | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250MB Data Contract | 250MB Data Contract | R32,00 | R33,99 |
| 500MB Data Contract | 500MB Data Contract | R54,00 | R57,99 |
| 1GB Data Contract | 1GB Data Contract | R89,00 | R95,99 |
| 2GB Data Contract | 2GB Data Contract | R149,00 | R159,99 |
Mobile Broadband Top-Up Plans (MBB):
| Current Plans | New Plans | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250MB Data Bundle TopUp | 250MB Data Bundle TopUp | R32,00 | R33,99 |
| 500MB Data Bundle TopUp | 500MB Data Bundle TopUp | R54,00 | R57,99 |
| 1GB Data Bundle TopUp | 1GB Data Bundle TopUp | R89,00 | R95,99 |
| 2GB Data Bundle TopUp | 2GB Data Bundle TopUp | R149,00 | R159,99 |
Fibre Plans:
| Current Plans | New Plans | Current Price | 2024 Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10Mbps Unlimited | 10Mbps Unlimited | R679,00 | R712,00 |
| 20Mbps Unlimited | 20Mbps Unlimited | R799,00 | R839,00 |
| 50Mbps Unlimited | 50Mbps Unlimited | R1 019,00 | R1 075,00 |
| 100Mbps Unlimited | 100Mbps Unlimited | R1 249,00 | R1 317,00 |
Vodacom emphasizes that these price adjustments are essential for the sustainability of its operations, enabling continued investments in expanding and enhancing the network.