Companies

WATCH: Why does mobile data expire?

Business Day TV speaks to Mudiwa Gavaza from Business Day

Social surge: Mobile phones have become Africa’s newsroom, driving conversations across countless digital platforms.
Social surge: Mobile phones have become Africa’s newsroom, driving conversations across countless digital platforms. (123RF)

Many South Africans still find mobile data expensive, especially due to strict expiry rules on airtime and data, despite a nearly 50% drop in prices over the past five years. Mobile operators argue lifting these limits would be too costly, so for now consumers should not expect change. Business Day TV spoke to Business Day’s Mudiwa Gavaza about why expiry rules persist, and whether consumers are getting a fair deal.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon
Sign UpLog In

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.

Editor’s Choice

1

PETER BRUCE: Doomscrolling South Africa’s divisions reveals a deeper failure of leadership

2

AALIYAH VAYEZ: Washington’s withdrawal is Africa’s opportunity

3

HEATH MUCHENA: Venezuela, power politics and the quiet repricing of risk

4

PODCAST | Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s AI strategy in SA

5

MIMMY GONDWE: Community colleges are SA’s most powerful second chance

Related Articles