WiFi

What is it?

Vodacom Contract, Top Up and Prepaid customers who have Wi-Fi enabled laptops, cellphones and PDA's , but do not have 3G/HSDPA devices or are in poor 3G/HSDPA coverage areas, will be able to access Broadband services using Wi-Fi.

The Wi-Fi service is accessible at 650 Wi-Fi hotspots locally and 110 000 hotspots internationally. You can find your nearest Wi-Fi hotspots by visiting  http://vodacom.wirelessg.co.za and using the Hotspot Locator.


Why should I use WiFi?

  • Access the internet in poor 3G/HSDPA coverage areas.
  • Access to 650 local Wi-Fi Hotspots and 110 000 hotspots internationally.

How do I get WiFi?

Vodacom Contract, Prepaid and Top Up customers can access the Wi-Fi service.

 

You will need:

  • A Wi-Fi enabled laptop.
  • The Connection Manager software – You can purchase a WirelessG Wi-Fi starter pack containing the Connection Manager software CD from any participating Vodacom outlet. Alternatively, you can download the connection manager software for FREE (11.5MB) at  http://vodacom.wirelessg.co.za
  • A Wi-Fi online account - create a Wi-Fi account by signing up.
  • Wi-Fi Credits - This will be billed to your existing Vodacom account.

 

(Please note: You have to extract the zip file to a folder on your computer before installing the Connection Manager.)

Details are available on http://vodacom.wirelessg.co.za (Quick Start Guide)

 

WirelessG will assist you with:

  • Account sign up.
  • Account recharge.
  • Account administration.
  • Getting connected.

 

Visit: http://vodacom.wirelessg.co.za to find the available Wi-Fi Hotspots

For more information, contact Vodacom’s data call centre on 082 155, FREE from a Vodacom cellphone.

 

For any technical or account queries, contact WirelessG on 086 0872 662.


How much does it cost?

Local Wi-Fi Packages (for use in S.A.) Data Bundle Once off Cost (incl. VAT) Price Per Mb/Min Validity After Purchase
"Pay As You Surf"
Local R 0.86/Mb 12 months
"Once off Bundles"(local)
My WI-Fi MEG 100 100 Mb R 79.00 R 0.79/Mb 30 days
My WI-Fi MEG 200 200 Mb R 144.00 R 0.72/Mb 30 days
         
My WI-Fi 30 Min Local 30 Min R 25.00 R 0.83/Min 30 days
My WI-Fi 120 Min Local 120 Min R 86.00 R 0.72/Min 30 days
My WI-Fi 200 Min Local 200 Min R 120.00 R 0.60/Min 30 days
         
My Wi-Fi 1 Day 300 MB (once activated, must be used within 24 hours) 300Mb R 90.00 R 0.30 Mb 30 days (expires in 24 hours after activation)
My Wi-Fi 7 Day 3 GIG (once activated, must be used within the 7 day period) 3000mb R 450.00 R 0.15 Mb 30 days (expires in 7 days after activation)

 

 

International Wi-Fi Packages Data Bundle Once off Cost (incl. VAT) Price Per Mb/Min Validity After Purchase
"Pay As You Surf" (International)
International R 1.50 Min 12 months
"Once off Bundles" (International)
My Wi-Fi 500 Global 500 Min R 600.00 R 1.20 Min 30 days

 

For Vodacom Contract Customers only

Local Wi-Fi Packages (for use in S.A.) Data Bundle Once off Cost (incl. VAT) Price Per Mb/Min Validity After Purchase
"Contract bundles" (6 months)
My Wi-Fi MEG 600 600 Mb R 229.00 R 0.38/Mb Calendar Month
My Wi-Fi GIG ONE 1000 Mb R 279.00 R 0.28/Mb Calendar Month

 

 
 
 

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