Things are heating up with broadband in South Africa. 8ta has announced there data offer at only 1.9c a megabyte, toppling Cell C of the number 1 spot and doing so with flair.
| Internet 5 Promo | Bandwidth | Price per MB | Price |
| 10 GB p/m | 1.9 c | R 199 x 24 months |
- Fantastic value – lowest broadband rates!
- Internet 5 Promo (10GB monthly data bundle) at R 199 per month (1.9 cents per MB).
- Includes exclusive option to sign up for the monthly 10GB Midnight Surfer data bundle at an additional R100 per month (1 cent per MB) for use between 12a.m. and 5a.m.
- R200 SIM & Connection Fee
- Send five SMSs per day and receive 50 FREE to send for that day.
- Free email account.
- Bring your data modem or buy one from us.
- Free call-out and support service with the purchase of a 3G USB data modem.
The Midnight Surfer Bundle is an addon to the Internet 5 Promo, meaning if you pay R 299 per month you get 10GB bandwidth that can be used anytime of the day except between “12AM – 5AM” and 10GB after midnight bandwidth which can be used between “12AM -5AM only”
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What paperwork is required to sign up at a store?
A: Please bring your latest payslip, proof of identification (ID or Passport), proof of residence and 3 months bank statements.
Can I port my existing data or voice MSISDN to the Internet 5 Promo?
A: No, a new SIM card is required as the offer is limited to the 8ta network only.
How much does it cost?
A: A once-off R200 fee is charged for the SIM and connection. The Internet 5 Promo offer is a 24 month contract at R 199 per month. If you wish to add on the 10 GB Midnight Surfer bundle, the cost will be an additional R 100 per month.
Where can I use it?
A: The service can only be used where 8ta has 3G coverage. Please check our coverage map to see if your area receives 8ta 3G coverage.
Does my Internet 5 Promo or 10GB Midnight Surfer data bundle balance carry over to the next month?
A: There is no carry-over of your data bundle balance to the next month. This means that any remaining Internet 5 Promo and 10GB Midnight Surfer bundle data balances will expire at the end of every month.
Can I purchase the 10GB Midnight Surfer product only?
A: No, the 10GB Midnight Surfer cannot be purchased as a stand-alone Product
Can I add 10GB Midnight Surfer anytime during my 24 month Internet 5 Promo contractual Period?
A: Yes, 10GB Midnight Surfer can be added or removed anytime during the 24 month Internet 5 Promo contract
Can an iPad subscriber purchase this offer from any of the participating stores?
A: Yes, an iPad uses Micro SIMs and the Micro SIMs will be available to iPad Users on the Post-paid Internet 5 Promo from the 8ta flagship stores and Telkom Direct Stores only from the 1st of July 2011. iPad users who want to access the existing iPad Pre-paid Data bundles will still have to purchase the SIM’s from the Apple™ iStores™.
Usage Times:
Can I use my Internet 5 Promo Data Bundle at any time of the day?
A: Yes, Internet 5 Promo Data Bundle can be used anytime. However if a customer has purchase the 10 GB Midnight Surfer as an add-on to Internet 5 Promo, usage will be as follows:
- Internet 5 Promo: Anytime of the day except between 12AM – 5AM
- 10 GB Midnight Surfer:Between 12AM -5AM only
How long is this Promotion valid for?
A: The Internet 5 Promo is valid for a limited period of time, however the subscriber will enjoy the Products full benefits for the full 24 month contractual period.
Do I have to pay a SIM & connection fee for both Internet 5 Promo & on request for 10GB Midnight Surfer?
A: No, the once off SIM & ConnectionFee is only charged when subscribing to Internet 5 Promo
Will I be charged the same rate for Out of Bundle rates, when my I’ve used all my In bundle Data Bundles?
A: No, all Out-of-Bundle Data Bundles are charged at a rate of 30c Per MB
What is the price for the Once-Off Internet Data Bundles?
- Once-off internet 100MB: R50.00
- Once-off internet 250MB: R100.00
- Once-off internet 500MB: R150.00
- Once-off internet 1GB: R250.00
Coverage:
How do I know if 8ta Coverage is available in my designated area?
A: Before purchasing any of the Data products a coverage check has to be done via any of the following link: http://www.8ta.com/coverage/i5promo/
What Modems can I get on the 8ta Network?
A: The following data modems are available at 8ta stores:
- Huawei E173 (Capable of up to 7.2Mbps Downlink and up to 5.76 Uplink Speed)
- Huawei E1820 (Capable of up to 21.6Mbps Downlink and up to 5.76 Uplink Speed)
- Coming soon Huawei E367 (Capable of up to 21.6Mbps Downlink and up to 5.76 Uplink Speed)
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