A new Capitec survey of thousands of South Africans reveals that 87% feel high data costs restrict their access to work, education, and essential opportunities. This finding aligns with Capitec Connect’s decision to drastically reduce prepaid data bundle prices, making connectivity more affordable amid rising living expenses.
As South Africa’s fastest-growing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Capitec Connect adds roughly 180,000 active users monthly. The updated pricing ensures more South Africans can stay connected without breaking the bank.
New Capitec Connect Data Prices:
- 500MB (1-day): R10
- 1GB (7-day): R25
- 2GB (7-day): R35
- 5GB (7-day): R85
- 5GB (30-day): R100
- 10GB (30-day): R150
Dr. Dalene Steyn, Head of Capitec Connect, highlights that Statista predicts South Africa’s mobile internet users will surge from 13.82 million (2024) to 25.83 million by 2029, emphasizing data’s growing role in daily life.
“Understanding the economic climate is crucial, and we know many South Africans are carefully managing their expenses. That’s why we’re proactively lowering costs to provide tangible savings for our clients. Affordable data is vital for work, education, and staying connected to loved ones. This price reduction is part of our ongoing commitment to providing simple and affordable solutions that empower our clients.”
Why Cheaper Data Is Critical Now
Capitec’s poll reveals data is a lifeline—not just for entertainment. Key findings include:
- 43% use the most data in the afternoon (work, study, shopping)
- 32% consume data in the evening (streaming, social media)
- 62% said social media eats most of their data
- 27% cited music and video streaming
“These insights reveal that data has become an essential enabler of careers, education, and staying informed. By making data significantly more affordable, we’re not just cutting prices, we’re investing in our clients’ ability to participate fully in the digital world. We understand that these savings can make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives,” adds Steyn.
Helping South Africans Stay Connected
“We listen to our clients and are constantly looking for ways to offer them more value. By lowering our data prices, especially on the larger, longer-validity bundles, we hope to alleviate some financial pressure and ensure more South Africans can stay connected using some of South Africa’s best-priced prepaid bundles,” concludes Steyn.
With these major price cuts, Capitec Connect reaffirms its commitment to affordable, reliable connectivity, helping bridge the digital divide in South Africa.
