Introduction

The December 2023 MTN catalogue highlights summer specials across mobile, fibre connectivity, insurance, and tailored business solutions. MTN leverages its award-winning network* to allow consumers and businesses to “skip to the good stuff” this coming peak season.

Mobile Deals

Post-paid Contracts

For mobile, there is a big focus on 2-for-1 deals, allowing customers to purchase two new handsets for the monthly price of one on a selected 24 or 36-month contract.

Top handset offers paired with MTN’s Mega Gigs (XS, S, M, L data tiered packages) or Mega Talk (S, M, L minutes tiers) integrated plans include:

• Samsung A Series (A54 5G, A34 5G, A14, A24) priced from R249pm to R749pm
• Huawei nova Series (Y91, nova 11i, nova 11) from R319pm to R589pm
• Honor 90 Lite 5G & 90 5G from R329pm to R529pm
• Apple iPhone 14 series from R789pm
• iPhone 15 series from R879pm

Promotions featured give qualifying contract signups and upgrades 3 free months of Disney+ Mobile streaming. Customers also get 10GB startup bonus data valid for the first 30 days.

For flexible users, SIM-only post-paid packages highlighted are the MyMTN Sky plans – Bronze (30GB + 1600 minutes for R899pm), Silver, Gold and range-topping Platinum with uncapped data at 200GB fair use threshold.

MTN’s new eSIM capability for secondary connected devices like smartwatches is introduced, priced from R25 per month. This allows multiple numbers or profiles on one primary smartphone.

PayAsYouGo (PAYG) Deals

In the affordable prepaid phone market, the catalogue features PAYG handset deals from brands like Samsung (Galaxy A04 series from R1989), Xiaomi (Redmi Note 12 from R4299), Nokia (02 4G for R1299) and Itel (AC50 at R799). Consumers can purchase these LTE or 5G smartphones outright or bundled with PayAsYouGo starter packs via MTN’s “Cash Now, Pay Later” option requiring proof of ID, mobile number and email only.

MTN PAYG users buying selected handsets will qualify for Device Value Added promotions like free daily YouTube and Anytime data rewards for 3 months by simply recharging with R30+ each month.

Other PAYG services highlighted are MTN’s XtraTime airtime advance functionality and MoMo mobile money including the Free4U funeral cover special.

Mobile Internet, Tablets and Insurance

For home WiFi connectivity MTN pushes its range of Mobile Internet uncapped data packages bundled with LTE routers or MiFi devices, with Anytime data allowances from 6GB on the Silver plan up to 200GB on Diamond. Prices range from R99 pm to R399pm depending on speed needed, with month-to-month terms. Various Huawei and Samsung tablets are also promoted on Mobile Internet deals starting from R249pm for the MatePad SE on a 2-year contract.

MTN accessories like charging devices, audio items, gaming controllers etc. are cross-sold throughout. Customers are encouraged to insure their smartphones and tablets via MTN Device Insurance packages.

Fibre Home Packages

MTN Fibre leverages wholesale national fibre providers to deliver high-speed broadband to homes. Packages promoted range from 25Mbps Entry level plans from R399pm up to 1Gbps Ultra speed packages at R1889pm. All fibre packages come with unlimited data, free standard installation and WiFi routers. Promotions for the first 3 months are highlighted, offering discounts for new sign-ups.

For homes that cannot get fibre connectivity, MTN offers fixed LTE alternatives with inclusive anytime data from just 6GB on the starter plan. LTE home routers from Huawei and MTN are bundled into price plans that range from R249pm to R999pm depending on speed required, promoting the flexibility of month-to-month contracts.

MTN Business Solutions

The MTN catalogue showcases competitive deals for SMEs and larger corporates tailored to company needs. This includes cost-effective data and voice bundles, hardware deals on devices, connectivity solutions like fibre and LTE packages, as well as cloud solutions.

Featured MTN Made For Business post-paid plans combine pools of minutes and data allowances starting from the Small plan offering 200 minutes, 1.5GB data for R419pm on a 3-year deal. Medium and Large plans give more resources depending on business requirements. Companies also get 30GB onboarding data free on eligible packages.

Special hardware promotions provide 2-for-1 smartphone deals from top brands, as well as great combo device pricing like tablets from MatePad SE 10.4” at R249pm or MateBook laptops from only R499pm paired with a Huawei Band fitness tracker – when taking a qualifying voice+data contract.

For SMEs facing loadshedding, MTN has partnered with Huawei to offer the innovative Power-M backup power solution that integrates lithium batteries and smart management technology. Packages start from R1699pm for a 5kW system with 5kWh storage capacity. Absa business finance is available.

Competitive Fibre and LTE data connectivity bundles are also showcased for capping fast business connectivity. Options include unlimited or shaped/uncapped solutions tailored to company budgets and needs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the MTN December 2023 catalogue provides great summer deals for consumers across mobile voice/data, home fibre and business markets – offering flexibility and packages tailored to individual lifestyles and company requirements. With South Africans facing Stage 6 loadshedding, reliable connectivity solutions have never been more important over this peak holiday and back-to-work period.

Based on MyBroadband and other testing authorities judging MTN SA’s network as best/fastest overall.