If you've been shopping around for a better mobile deal in South Africa, you've probably noticed that some of the cheapest options don't come from Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, or Cell C directly. They come from companies called MVNOs, or Mobile Virtual Network Operators. These are businesses that don't own cell towers. Instead, they rent network capacity from the big operators and sell it to you, usually at lower prices or with their own unique perks.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://southafricafacts.co.za/every-mvno-in-south-africa-a-complete-guide