Compare 5G & LTE Home Internet Deals
Find the cheapest 5G or LTE home internet deal for your needs across rain, Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cool Ideas, Afrihost, Supersonic, Axxess, RSAWEB and Pi.
If fibre does not reach your home, fixed wireless internet over 5G or LTE is the next best thing, but the deals are hard to compare because some are sold by speed and some by a monthly data amount, and the router cost is often hidden. This free tool sorts it out. Choose whether you want a truly unlimited plan or a set data amount, and it ranks the cheapest option across rain, Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cool Ideas, Afrihost, Supersonic, Axxess, RSAWEB and Pi, with the router cost and contract shown for each.
Compare 5G & LTE Home Internet Deals
Home internet over 5G and LTE, no fibre needed. Pick how you buy, we rank the cheapest deal on each network.
Data last reviewed 2 July 2026
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Cheapest unlimited deal
How we compare, and what to check
- Two ways to buy. "Unlimited" plans never cut you off, though most slow down after a fair-use threshold (we show that threshold). "Data amount" plans give you a set number of gigs. We never mix the two in one ranking, because they answer different questions.
- We rank on the ongoing price, not a temporary introductory price. Where a deal starts cheaper for a few months, we say so but rank on what you pay after.
- The router matters. rain, Vodacom and MTN give you a free-to-use router. Cool Ideas, RSAWEB and Pi charge a once-off for it (or let you bring your own). Afrihost and Axxess charge a once-off but waive it on their top tiers (Afrihost on 100Mbps/Wireless Plus, on both its MTN and Comsol lines, Axxess on Max/Max+). Switch on "include the router cost" to fold that into the monthly figure.
- The networks behind the names. rain, Vodacom, MTN and Telkom run on their own towers. Cool Ideas, Afrihost's MTN-hosted plans, Supersonic, Axxess, RSAWEB and Pi all run on MTN (Supersonic is owned by MTN, Pi is MTN's own digital-only brand). Afrihost's separate "Afrihost 5G (Comsol)" plans run on Comsol's new network, live in Gauteng only as of August 2026, expanding to other provinces through 2027 and 2028. Coverage matches the host network.
- Contracts. Most are month-to-month. Vodacom's listed 5G deal is a 36 month contract and some Telkom deals are 24 month. Use the month-to-month filter to hide those.
- Pi sells set-data Home Internet only (200GB, 500GB or 1TB a month), no unlimited speed-tier plan, and does not allow any out-of-bundle usage, so the service stops once you hit your cap. Its 200GB and 500GB tiers list a speed ceiling (25Mbps and 50Mbps) that Pi's own terms describe as valid only until 30 September 2026. Its router price (from R499) comes from a Pi/MTN partner article rather than Pi's own pricing page, so it is flagged "price indicative", confirm the current router cost before buying.
- Prices include VAT. MTN reflects its 1 February 2026 price review. Prices were last verified on 2 July 2026, Axxess and RSAWEB on 6 July 2026, Pi on 11 August 2026, Afrihost (both its MTN and Comsol lines) on 20 August 2026. Telkom and Pi list some prices as "from" or indicative, so confirm the current deal on the provider's site before buying.
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How 5G and LTE home internet works in South Africa
Fixed-wireless internet, on 5G or LTE, connects your home through a mobile network instead of a fibre line, so it can reach areas fibre has not, and it installs quickly because there are no trenches to dig. Deals differ a lot. Some give uncapped data, others a monthly cap, and the same speed can cost very different amounts across rain, Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cool Ideas, Afrihost and Supersonic.
This tool compares 5G and LTE home internet deals on the price you actually pay, so you can find the cheapest option that suits how you use the internet. If fibre is available at your address, compare home fibre deals instead, or compare prepaid mobile data prices. You can also browse all our free South African tools and calculators.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 5G and LTE home internet?
Both connect your home over a mobile network rather than a cable. LTE, which is 4G, is widely available and fine for everyday browsing and streaming. 5G is much faster with lower latency where it is covered, closer to fibre speeds, but coverage is more limited. The tool lets you compare both.
Is fixed wireless as good as fibre?
For many homes 5G comes close on speed, and it installs in minutes with no cabling. Fibre is still more consistent and usually better for very heavy use, but where fibre is not available, 5G or LTE is often the best alternative.
Do I need a SIM or a router for 5G or LTE home internet?
Most deals come with a dedicated router that takes a data SIM, and many include the router free or at a reduced cost on a contract. The tool notes what each deal includes so you can compare the true monthly cost.
Is 5G or LTE home internet uncapped?
Some deals are uncapped and others have a monthly data cap, sometimes with a speed reduction once you pass it. The right choice depends on your usage, so the tool lets you compare capped and uncapped options on price.
How do I know if 5G is available at my address?
Coverage varies street by street, so check the provider's coverage map for your exact address before buying. Where 5G is not yet available, LTE usually is, and where fibre is available you can compare home fibre deals instead.
Is 5G or LTE home internet cheaper than fibre?
It depends on the area and the speed you need. Entry-level fibre can start from around R300 to R400 a month, while fixed 5G plans often start a little higher, from around R450, but 5G needs no installation or wayleave and can be active the same day. Where both are available at a similar price, fibre usually gives steadier speeds, so the real comparison is not price alone, it is price for the reliability and speed you actually need. The tool shows the true monthly cost of each deal so you can weigh it against a fibre quote for your address.
What happens if I go over my monthly data cap?
On capped deals your speed is usually throttled to a much slower rate rather than being cut off completely, though a few providers do stop the connection until the next billing cycle or a top up. Uncapped deals avoid this entirely, which is why the tool flags whether a deal is capped or uncapped rather than leaving you to find out the hard way.
Can I cancel 5G or LTE home internet at any time?
Many deals are month to month with no contract, especially SIM-only options, so you can cancel anytime. Others bundle a subsidised router into a 24 month contract, which is cheaper monthly but locks you in and usually charges a cancellation fee if you leave early. Check the term before you buy, since the cheapest headline price is sometimes the contract option.