The largest cellphone network service provider in South Africa enjoy an overwhelming presence across the country with a broad customer base stretching to more than 30 million as of July 2019.
Cell C has made significant strides in improving its network performance, particularly in download and upload speeds. The company has outperformed competitors like Telkom, MTN, and Vodacom in certain aspects, with users experiencing a 30% improvement in download speeds, the largest among the networks.
The South Africa Cell C Mobile Network offer MegaData 3X the value of FREE data on every recharge of R50 or more on the EasyChat tariff plan for both Business owners and private Individuals.
The 66c plan allows customers to talk more for less with no frills. Enjoy pure per second billing and only pay for the seconds used, offering you the lowest guaranteed flat call rate for Prepaid customers.
Whenever you recharge on SUPACHARGE you get FREE Cell C to Cell C minutes, SMSs and Data which quite some compare to other network in the country.
Cell C offers a variety of data plan options to suit different needs and budgets. Their prepaid data bundles range from small daily packages like 120MB for R15 to larger monthly bundles such as 30GB (15GB anytime + 15GB night data) for R299.
They also have specialized bundles like 1GB WhatsApp data for R29 per month. For contract customers, Cell C provides SIM-only plans starting from R109 per month as well as device contracts bundled with data
| Bundle Type | Data Amount | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid | 120MB | R15 | Daily |
| Prepaid | 30GB (15GB anytime + 15GB night) | R299 | Monthly |
| 1GB | R29 | Monthly | |
| Home Connecta Flexi | 4GB | R45 | 30 Days |
| Home Connecta Flexi | 12GB | R90 | 30 Days |
| Home Connecta Flexi | 20GB | R140 | 30 Days |
Cell C continues to offer competitive prices for their mobile data bundles, reflecting their commitment to providing affordable and flexible data options.
Their Home Connecta Flexi prepaid LTE bundles include 4GB for R45, 12GB for R90, and 20GB for R140, all valid for 30 days. For larger data needs, Cell C has introduced new 6-month bundles of 100GB and 200GB. These options cater to a wide range of customer needs, from casual users to those requiring more substantial data allocations
How to buy data from Cell C
There are 4 ways to recharge data:
1. Self-Service option Self-Service IVR > Dial 135; option 1 for “Manage”;
option 2
2. Cell C Website > Login to Self-Service on www.cellc.co.za and Add Extras and add data
Option 3
3.USSD > Dial *147# OR *109#
Option 4
4. Call 135 > Dial 135 & 9 to speak to an agent
Stay connected with these amazing bundles
Whether you’re working from home or just want to stay connected and informed, these bundle deals will make it easy, including amazing double data bundles exclusive to our digital channels!
40MB Anytime for only R12.
65MB Anytime for only R20.
200MB Anytime for only R29.
600MB Anytime for only R49.
1GB Anytime + 1GB Nite data for only R80.
2GB Anytime + 2GB Nite data for only R100.
3GB Anytime + 3GB Nite data for only R149.
4GB Anytime + 4GB Nite data for only R199.
6GB Anytime + 5GB Nite data for only R249.
12GB Anytime + 7GB Nite data for only R299.
7GB Anytime + 10GB Nite data for only R399.
50GB anytime data, valid for 6 months, for only R500
200GB anytime data, valid for a year, for only R1999
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Whatsapp Plan
WhatsApp Bundle and it costs: R10.
This bundle provides 300MB valid for 7 days.
WhatsApp Bundle and it costs: R20.
This bundle provides 600MB valid for 15 days.
WhatsApp Bundle and it costs: R29.
This bundle provides 1GB WhatsApp Data valid for 30 days.
SMS Plan
25SMS and it costs R7.50
50SMS and it costs R15
100SMS and it costs R30
200SMS and it costs R45
300SMS and it costs R65
Voice Bundle Plan
240 minutes Cell C to Cell C Voice Call valid for 7 days=costs: R29.
900 minutes Cell C to Cell C Voice Call valid for 14 days=costs: R99.
1800 minutes Cell C to Cell C Voice Call valid for 30 days.=costs: R199.
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Voice Bundle plan to other network
30 minutes Cell C to Any Network Voice Call valid for 7 days=costs: R19
90 minutes Cell C to Any Network Voice Call valid for 14 days=costs: R49.
240 minutes Cell C to Any Network Voice Call valid for 30 days= costs: R99.
900 minutes Cell C to Any Network Voice Call valid for 30 days= costs: R199.
RECHARGE YOUR ACCOUNT
RECHARGE METHODS
1.Airtime Recharge Bundles
An airtime recharge voucher has the airtime value and Recharge PIN number printed on the voucher.
2.Till Slip Airtime Recharge Vouchers
Available from a participating retailer. The Recharge PIN and value of the voucher is printed on a till slip.
3. Banking Recharges
Recharge from either an ATM or with Internet Banking using any of the following banks: ABSA, Nedbank, FNB and Standard Bank
4. You can purchase airtime from any outlet that sells Cell C airtime.
Purchase a Cell C Recharge voucher, and dial *102*voucherpin#.
How can I check my data balance on Cell C Mobile
- Simply dial *101# OR dial *147# and select option 3 for a detailed balance enquiry.
- Download and make use of the Cell C App.
- Login onto Self Service on our Cell C website to get your balance.
Frequent ask question
Q: How can I buy data bundles on Cell C?
A: You have several options:
- USSD Code: Dial *147# and follow the prompts to select and purchase your desired bundle.
- Cell C App: Download the Cell C app on your smartphone, register, and navigate to the “Buy Bundles” section.
- Online: Register for Cell C’s online self-service portal and purchase bundles under the “My Bundles” menu.
Q: What are the different types of data bundles offered by Cell C?
A: Cell C offers a variety of data bundles, including:
- Anytime Data: Useable anytime, day or night.
- Night Data: Specifically for use between midnight and 7 am.
- Social Bundles: Discounted bundles for specific social media platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram).
- Streaming Bundles: For streaming services like YouTube or Showmax.
- Once-Off Bundles: One-time purchases for immediate use.
- Recurring Bundles: Automatically renew on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Shared Bundles: Allow you to share data with other Cell C users.
Q: What are the prices of Cell C data bundles?
A: Data bundle prices vary depending on the size and type of bundle. Here’s a sample of their prices:
- Anytime Data:
- 100MB: R12
- 500MB: R49
- 1GB: R99
- Night Data:
- 1GB: R29
- 2GB: R59
- Social Bundles:
- WhatsApp (2GB): R49
- Facebook (1GB): R35
Q: Can I buy extra data if I run out of my monthly allowance?
A: Yes, you can buy additional data bundles anytime through the Cell C app, website, or by dialing *147#.
Q: What happens to my unused data at the end of the month?
A: In most cases, unused data does not roll over to the next month. However, customers on Straight Up packages have data rollover for three months.
Q: How can I check my data balance on Cell C?
A: You can check your data balance through:
- USSD Code: Dial *147# and select option 3 for a detailed balance enquiry.
- Cell C App: View your balance within the app.
- SMS: Send “Balance” to 147.
Source: cellc.co.za
