It’s no surprise that South African cellphone service providers work in a highly competitive market – arguably, mobile devices have changed society more than any other invention in the past 100 years. Connectivity can improve your life at every level, from the ability to communicate instantly with family, friends, colleagues, and service providers, to saving you time and money with digital services that used to involve leaving your home and standing in a queue.

A smartphone can be your news portal, entertainment channel, job-hunting aid, travel booking hub, digital store, event planner, payment solution, and emergency helpline, all rolled into one. The market extends across all income levels, and South Africa’s established service providers offer a wide variety of contracts, subscriptions and pay-as-you-go packages to suit any budget.

If you’re smart, you’ll try to save money by getting different SIMs, each with a data, voice, or text package on special, so you can use different providers for specific functions.

Overwhelmed by mobile airtime, text, and data deals?

However, all these options can get confusing, especially when you’re trying to work out the most cost-efficient mix of airtime, SMS, and data packages to buy. If you’re managing multiple connectivity costs for your family or a community group, it can get much more complex. Plus, every time you want to switch to a different package, you have to swap SIM cards – not to mention the RICA registration process every time you buy a SIM from a new service provider.

Fortunately, we can suggest a different option – a service provider that offers you flexibility, transparency and control.

Introducing Nedbank Connect: the brand-new cellular service provider that lets you build the package that suits you and your budget best, provides for multiple devices and SIMs (including eSIMs) on 1 account, and removes the hassle of swapping SIMs and multiple RICA registrations.

Nedbank Connect: Simplifying mobile connectivity

One account. Full control. No contract lock-ins. What more could a savvy smartphone user want? Here are just a few of the benefits we offer:

Welcome bonus and Greenbacks rewards

We’ll give you R100 free airtime when you sign up for Nedbank Connect – with added flexibility, because you can use it for calls, texts, or data. If you’re a Nedbank client and Greenbacks member, the airtime you buy on Nedbank Connect will earn you Greenbacks according to your Greenbacks level.

Control and freedom

We don’t lock you into a contract or charge penalties if you change your package. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

Choose a package or a custom plan

Nedbank Connect offers various predefined month-to-month subscription packages, or you can use our unique Build Your Own feature to personalise monthly data, voice, and SMS packages to suit your needs.

Physical and eSIMs

The choice is yours. Pick up a physical SIM at branch, get it couriered to your door, or cut plastic out of the equation completely by choosing the latest technology. You can opt for an eSIM, downloaded digitally, with no waste to dispose of.

Seamless digital onboarding

The Nedbank Money app and Online Banking give you effortless control of the process – you can onboard digitally with seamless RICA registration, top up your data or airtime, and manage your subscriptions, anytime you like.

Create family or group plans

Nedbank Connect allows up to 10 SIMs (card or eSIM) per client, enabling you to manage multiple SIMs under 1 account – ideal for families, community groups, and even small businesses. It’s a great way to improve control and convenience when you’re covering the costs of several smartphones.

Nedbank Connect and Avo – your 1-stop mobile suite

Explore Nedbank Connect to learn more about the enhanced transparency, seamless management, and flexible mobile options we offer. And when it’s time to upgrade your device – or save even more with a trade-in – check out our great deals on Avo SuperShop.