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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.

South Africa
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

Samsung Galaxy A27
Samsung Galaxy A27
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Samsung Galaxy A37
→ view compatibilitySamsung Galaxy A57
Samsung Galaxy A57
→ view compatibilitySamsung Galaxy M17e
Samsung Galaxy M17e
→ view compatibilityXiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi 17 Max
→ view compatibilityXiaomi 17T
Xiaomi 17T
→ view compatibilityXiaomi 17T Pro
Xiaomi 17T Pro
→ view compatibilityXiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
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Frequently asked questions

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.