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Rain Bundles Phone With Unlimited Data
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- Sat, Jul 11LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Rain Launches LoopPhone Handset Alongside Unlimited Mobile Plans
South African operator Rain's proprietary LoopPhone has gone on sale alongside its unlimited mobile data plans, with hands-on product details now public. The hardware-led commercial model tests whether a bundled device can anchor subscriber retention in South Africa's competitive mobile data market.
- Sat, Jul 11Unverified — not yet reviewed
Rain and Huawei Deploy World-First Sub-1GHz Massive MIMO 5G Network in South Africa
South African mobile operator Rain and Huawei have launched what they describe as the world's first multi-thousand-site sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G network. The deployment is positioned as a global infrastructure milestone for low-band 5G coverage at scale.
- Fri, Jul 10Unverified — not yet reviewed
Rain Launches Unlimited Mobile Plans Bundled With LoopPhone Hardware
South African mobile operator Rain has launched unlimited data plans bundled with its proprietary LoopPhone handset, intensifying competition in the country's mobile data market. The device-as-moat model tests a new hardware-led approach to customer retention in South Africa.
- Thu, Jul 9Unverified — not yet reviewed
Rain Launches Unlimited Mobile Plans Bundled With Proprietary LoopPhone Handset
South African mobile operator Rain has launched unlimited data plans priced from R595 per month, bundled with a proprietary smartphone called the LoopPhone designed specifically for the unlimited service. The move tests whether a hardware-led model can shift competitive dynamics in South Africa's mobile data market.