There are currently 4 cellphone providers in SA.
Cell C - Launched in 2001, Cell C is South Africa's third cellular operator with just under seven million subscribers. Go to
www.cellc.co.za.
MTN Group - The MTN Group operates three business divisions: MTN-SA (South Africa), MTN International, and Strategic Investments. We are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange under the Telecommunications Service Sector (which falls under the Industrial Non-Cyclical Services). Go to
www.mtn.co.za
Virgin Mobile - South Africa Virgin Mobile covers every nook and cranny of South Africa. And when it comes to reception, we’re in a league of our own. Virgin Mobile operates on the more advanced 1800MHz band spectrum. This means clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The 1800MHz spectrum is also a superior platform for data usage. Go to
www.virginmobile.co.za
Vodacom - Vodacom is a leading African communications group providing mobile communications and related services to 39.6 million customers as at 31 March 2009. Its mobile network covers a total population of approximately 182 million people across five countries: South Africa, Tanzania, the DRC, Lesotho and Mozambique. Go to
www.vodacom.co.za
How to blacklist a stolen mobile phone
Inform your network provider of your loss. If you have international roaming, you will be on one of these three networks:
- Cell C: 140 from Cell C numbers, or 084 140 from other cell networks
- MTN: 173 (prepaid) or 808 (contract) from MTN numbers, or 083 173 from a landline or other cellphone networks.
- Vodacom: 111 from a Vodacom number, or 082 111 from a landline or other cellphone networks.
You will receive a reference number to prove that your cellphone has been blacklisted.
Report the loss at the nearest police station and provide the reference number.