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Mobile networks in South Africa
Carriers, 5G availability and 4G/5G frequencies in South Africa — check whether your phone works there.
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Cell C
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MTN
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Neotel
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Rain
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Rain Mobile
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Telkom
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Telkom / 8ta
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Vodacom
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Compatibility
Compatible models
Apple iPhone 16e
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Apple iPhone 17
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone Air
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Apple iPhone 16
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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Which mobile carriers are there in South Africa?
South Africa has 8 carriers listed: Cell C, MTN, Neotel, Rain, Rain Mobile, Telkom, Telkom / 8ta, Vodacom.
Is 5G available in South Africa?
Yes, 5G is deployed in South Africa by MTN, Rain, Telkom, Vodacom (bands n28, n41, n78, n257).
Which 4G frequencies are used in South Africa?
Carriers in South Africa operate the 4G bands B1, B3, B8, B38, B40, B46.
Will my phone work in South Africa?
It depends on your model's frequency bands: it will get signal if it shares at least one 4G or 5G band with a local carrier. Use the checker above to compare your phone band by band.