Broadband Data and Connectivity

Vodacom offers broadband connectivity and internet access services in all the countries in which it operates, using various technologies such as, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA 1.8, HSDPA 3.6, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA, WiMAX and VSAT.

In December 2004, Vodacom SA was the first operator to introduce a commercial 3G product in South Africa. The number of active 3G/HSDPA handsets on the South African network as at 31 December 2008 was 1.6 million. In March 2007, Vodacom Tanzania launched a 3G offering in Dar es Salaam and by 31 December 2008, more than 292 000 3G devices were registered on the Vodacom Tanzania network. Vodacom Lesotho is currently rolling out WiMAX and 3G broadband access in certain key areas.