Vodacom Expands Access to 4G with Affordable R67 Smartphone Initiative

In honour of Mandela Month and in line with this year’s theme, ‘It is in our hands to combat poverty and inequity’, Vodacom  is helping loyal preselected prepaid customers who use 2G handsets to upgrade to a 4G Kicka 6 Smartphone for only R67. This special offer will be available at selected stores, starting in KwaZulu-Natal and then expanding to Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

“Millions of South Africans still rely on 2G devices, limiting their ability to access essential digital services, such as education, employment and financial services. By offering affordable 4G smartphones, we are empowering people to participate fully in the digital economy. Following Madiba’s legacy of 67 years of fighting for equality, we each have the power to make a positive impact. Vodacom is proud to turn that belief into action in the communities we serve.”

– Rishaad Tayob, Director of Consumer Business, Vodacom South Africa.

The R67 offer on the Kicka 6 Smartphone, which normally retails at R699, will run from July, targeting pre-selected customers with a 2G device. In addition to the discount, customers will receive a 20GB Buy and Get data proposition worth R149 (subject to a R29 recharge criterion) to help them start their digital journey confidently.

On Mandela Day, 18 July 2025, Vodacom will go a step further by giving away 67 smartphones as part of Vodacom’s ‘Surprise and Delight’ initiative, which aims to reward loyal customers by shifting them to a 4G handset. Eligible customers will be selected after participating in Vodacom’s Daily V-Up journey and will need to visit the Vodacom World Store in Midrand to trade in their 2G devices.

Vodacom continues to democratise connectivity by working on bringing down the cost of smartphones. This includes offering lower-cost 4G-enabled devices, such as the HiSense U607, which retails at R399, and the Vodacom V54 at R499.  

In addition to democratising connectivity and bridging the digital divide, Vodacom also expanded its portfolio of affordable devices by introducing the 4G Cloud Phone, which we launched in 2024 retailing at R199 and the itel IT9300 4G device, which currently retails at R249.

“Our Mandela Month promotions support our ongoing purpose-led efforts to offer affordable entry-level smartphones and handset financing solutions. By making 4G device ownership more accessible, we can connect everyone to a better future.”

– Rishaad Tayob, Director of Consumer Business, Vodacom South Africa.