Data plans vary depending on your needs and circumstances. Here are a few questions to ask yourself when you’re weighing up which data bundle is right for you.

What Do You Need?

How much data do you typically use in a month? Keep track of your usage, factoring in things like voice and video calls, music streaming, social media and mobile browsing. If you spend most of your days in a WiFi area (at home or in the office, for example), you might be fine with a modest once-off bundle every now and then. But if you’re always on the move, and you’re always online, a monthly recurring bundle may be a better option.

Are You Ready To Commit?

While a contract will have you covered for 24 or 36 months (and may be a better option, depending on your financial situation), pre-paid data bundles are far more flexible. You’ll find options monthly, weekly, daily and – believe it or not – even hourly limits. Vodacom’s Internet Daily bundle, for example, is a prepaid once-off data bundle that’s available until midnight on the day you buy it. That’s perfect for short-term, budget-friendly browsing – especially if your finances are tight!

What About Once-Off Emergencies?

Those short-term data bundles allow you to plan for special occasions – or respond to unexpected emergencies! Picture the scene: you’re stuck somewhere, miles away from a television set, and the big game is on. A couple of 1GB hourly bundles will let you stream the action via your mobile device. Problem solved!

Do You Need All The Extras?

Some smartphone packages have extra goodies that are nice, but not necessary. That’s why Vodacom has so many options: we understand that you don’t want to pay for things that you’ll never use! Here’s an example.

Let’s say you only use your phone for WhatsApp. You don’t make network calls, you have no need to browse the Internet… all you need is WhatsApp to stay in touch with your friends and family. There’s a data bundle for that. Getting a WhatsApp bundle means you’re only paying for what you need – and, as a result, you’re not paying very much at all!

Is Your Family Included?

Another thing to consider is whether the plan you’re looking at extends to multiple devices. Options like Vodacom’s Family Share allow you to pay once for data that your whole family can use on their personal devices. It’s efficient and affordable, and it may be the right solution for your household.

Are You Covered?

Finally, if you’re choosing between Vodacom and another provider, coverage is a very important factor. Vodacom’s signal towers cover pretty much every corner of South Africa on 3G, and all but a few remote areas on LTE. You’ll want to use the data you’ve bought… and if you live in the middle of nowhere, you’ll need a provider that reaches you.

Now that you know your options, find the bundle that best suits you. One of the best ways to do this is by downloading the VodaPay App, where you will find and can purchase all of the bundles mentioned in this blog and more.