MTN and Axxess have emerged among the most affordable fixed 5G providers in South Africa, according to a MyBroadband analysis. Mobile operators like MTN, Rain, and Telkom continue to invest heavily in 5G infrastructure to expand coverage across major metros.
MTN’s new Shesh@Home Internet packages offer 5G access for under R400/month. The Shesh@200 plan (R329) provides full-speed 5G for 100GB, then throttles to 10Mbps for another 100GB, and 512Kbps thereafter. The Shesh@600 plan (R399) offers 5G for 300GB, followed by 20Mbps for 300GB, and then 512Kbps.
Axxess follows with MTN Home Standard 5G at R449/month and Vodacom Home Standard 5G at R495/month, offering higher FUP thresholds—300GB and 250GB, respectively—before speeds reduce to 2Mbps.
Telkom offers the highest data threshold in the sub-R500 range, with its 5G Internet 40Mbps plan providing 1TB at full speed, then 4Mbps for 50GB, and 2Mbps thereafter.
FUPs help manage network congestion by reducing speeds after set data limits, ensuring consistent connectivity for all users.
Source: Extensia
