South Africa

MTN
APN settings
 * username: (blank)
 * password: (blank)
 * APN name: internet

Virgin
Virgin Mobile offers users mobile internet via EDGE at the cost of 60c per mb. 3G and HSDPA is currently not available as both Virgin Mobile and Cell C share the same bandwidth.

APN settings
 * username: (blank)
 * password: (blank)
 * APN name: vdata

Vodacom
Vodacom was also the first provider to deploy a 3G (third generation) or UMTS network in South Africa and is also offering HSPA+ 21.1 Mbit/s and HSUPA (2100 GHz). Vodacom is also offering 42 Mbit/s on a trial basis, and should be commercially available by Q1 2012. In terms of other technology Vodacom has its hand in Wi-Fi,WiMAX and LTE.

APN settings
 * username: (blank)
 * password: (blank)
 * APN name: iphone.vodacom.za

MTN
Data feature packs (available on contract and prepaid)

You can load an Internet bundle in three ways – online, by USSD or by till slip. Simply dial *141*6# on your cellphone and follow the prompts to purchase your bundle. You can also visit any MTN store and buy a printed till slip stating the bundle’s activation code.

Where to buy
SIMs can be purchased in their own shops or in any supermarket across the country.

Sim Sizes
Mini SIMs available.

Vodacom
Send an SMS from your cellphone or Vodafone Mobile Broadband Connection Manager with the Data Bundle size you want to buy to 100 (FREE) e.g. If you want to buy a MyMeg 250 Data Bundle, SMS "MyMeg 250" to 100 or dial *111# dial and follow the menu prompts or options.

Where to buy
SIMs can be purchased in their own shops or in any supermarket across the country. A Starter Kit should not cost more than 30 Rands.

Sim Sizes
Standard

To check your Account Balance (voice and data) you can Dial *111#