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2021
Vodacom announces Easy2Own smartphone payment plan
Vodacom announced Easy2Own, a payment plan solution designed for the prepaid market. Customers pay an initial R129 followed by 11 monthly instalments of R99.
2021
Surface Laptop 4 becomes available in South Africa
Microsoft introduced the Surface Laptop 4 in South Africa, where it became available to consumers through Incredible Connection and Vodacom stores.
2021
Vodacom launches UnlockSummer campaign
Vodacom launched its UnlockSummer campaign, offering customers chances to win cash, prizes and VodaBucks. The campaign ran from 29 October until 6 February 2022.
2021
Vodacom announces recycled-plastic Eco-SIM cards
Vodacom announced that it would soon provide South African customers with half-sized Eco-SIM cards made from recycled plastic, progressively replacing SIM cards made from new plastic.
2021
Vodacom and South Africa’s Department of Basic Education announce school support initiative
Vodacom, collaborating with South Africa’s Department of Basic Education, announced that it would place 20 psychosocial professionals in its Schools of Excellence. The initiative was described as aiming to reduce school violence.
2021
Vodacom reintroduces 30-day 2GB bundle
Vodacom said it had reintroduced its 30-day 2GB data bundle at R159, giving customers a wider choice of bundles.
2021
Vodacom cuts price of 30-day data bundle
Vodacom reduced the price of its 30-day data bundle by 14%, from R99 to R85, in line with recommendations of the Competition Commission’s Data Inquiry.
2021
Vodacom and Mondia launch Mum & Baby in the DRC
Vodacom and Mondia partnered to launch Mum & Baby in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The free mobile health service provides subscribers with maternal, neonatal and child health information.
2021
MTN sues Icasa over 5G auction rules
MTN sued South Africa's telecommunications regulator Icasa, seeking to void auction rules that restrict MTN and Vodacom from bidding in certain early rounds of the 5G spectrum auction.
2020
Vodacom rolls out 5G network in KwaZulu-Natal
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal announced that its 5G network was rolling out in key municipal districts in the province. The network was available on 156 live 5G sites, and eligible Vodacom customers could access it.
2020
Vodacom appoints Sitho Mdlalose interim CFO
Vodacom appointed Sitho Mdlalose as interim CFO, effective 1 July.
2020
Vodacom launches Alcatel 2019G phone series
Vodacom launched the Alcatel 2019G phone series, designed with a large keypad and simple user interface for people with low vision and older customers.
2020
Vodacom partners with Wits to provide students with data bundles
Vodacom partnered with the University of the Witwatersrand to keep students connected to online learning, providing each student with a 30GB data bundle. The offer was valid from June 5 on a rolling month-to-month basis.
2020
Facebook and partners announce 2Africa cable system
Facebook partnered with Vodacom and other companies on the 2Africa subsea cable project, which the partners announced had launched.
2020
ASUS announces planned South Africa launch of E210, E410 and E510 laptops
ASUS South Africa announced plans to launch the E210, E410 and E510 laptops through Vodacom and Incredible Connection, with an estimated on-shelf date at the end of August 2020.
2020
Vodacom reports 8.9% rise in annual earnings
Vodacom Group reported an 8.9% rise in annual earnings for the full year ended March, with headline earnings per share increasing to 945 cents from 868 cents a year earlier.
2020
Vodacom switches on 5G network in South Africa
Vodacom said it had switched on a live 5G mobile network in three South African cities, with further rollouts planned.
2020
Safaricom and Vodacom complete acquisition of M-Pesa brand
Safaricom and Vodacom completed the acquisition of the M-Pesa brand from Vodafone. Product development and support services will be coordinated through the new venture.
2020
Vodacom launches ConnectU platform
Vodacom launched ConnectU, a zero-rated platform providing free access to content and services including educational material, job portals, and health and wellness information.
2020
Vodacom cuts data bundle prices by up to 40%
Vodacom reduced the prices of its 30-day data bundles by up to 40% across its channels, with the cuts taking effect immediately.