2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Mobile Networks in South Africa

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The definitive list of 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks in South Africa. Whether you are resident there or merely visiting, you will find this information helpful in determining which mobile networks your smartphone is compatible with.

2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Mobile Networks in South Africa
Mobile networks in South Africa are some of the most advanced on the continent.

List of Mobile Networks in South Africa

Operator: Cell C Limited.
Also known as: Cell C
Technologies: 2G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 900, 1800. 3G (UMTS, WCDMA, HSPA) 2100. 4G (LTE) 1800, 2100

Operator: Mobile Telephone Networks (Pty) Ltd.
Also known as: MTN South Africa
Technologies: 2G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 900, 1800. 3G (UMTS, WCDMA, HSPA) 900, 2100. 4G (LTE) 900, 1800, 2100

Operator: Neotel (formerly SNO Telecommunications).
Also known as: Neotel
Technologies: 2G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 900, 1800. 3G (UMTS, WCDMA, HSPA) 900, 2100. 4G (LTE) 1800

Operator: Rain Networks (Pty) Ltd.
Also known as: Rain Mobile
Technologies: 4G (LTE) 1800

Operator: Telkom SA Limited (8.ta).
Also known as: Telkom South Africa
Technologies: 2G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 1800. 3G (UMTS, WCDMA, HSPA) 2100. 4G (LTE) 1800, 2300

Operator: Vodacom (Pty) Ltd.
Also known as: Vodacom South Africa
Technologies: 2G (GSM, GPRS, EDGE) 900, 1800. 3G (UMTS, WCDMA, HSPA) 900, 2100. 4G (LTE) 1800

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