MTN has launched a pilot motorbike SIM delivery service for its Shesh@5G and home Internet packages. The service promises delivery within two hours in select areas of Johannesburg.The mobile operator launched its Shesh@5G Home Internet packages in March, offering customers a taste of its 5G speeds for under R400 per month.

The mobile operator

“This is another ambition to bring seamless 5G Home connectivity to customers,” said MTN South Africa general manager for online and telesales Tania Ladopoulou.

“As South Africa’s best network, we are focused on ensuring that our Home customers enjoy the best possible experience with the country’s most reliable and fastest 5G coverage.”

Ladopoulou said their new motorbike delivery service means customers no longer have to stand in queues or wait 24 to 48 hours for delivery.

“With this new service, we are putting our customers first by delivering convenience, speed, and connection right to their doorstep,” said Ladopoulou.

“Whether you’re connecting for the first time or upgrading to Shesh@5G, MTN is putting the power of instant connectivity in your hands.”

To use the Shesh@5G Motor Bike SIM delivery service, customers must place an order through MTN’s digital platforms.

After a scooter arrives at their location with their Shesh@5G SIM card or Home connectivity package, customers can self-RICA using the new MTN app and be connected within minutes.

Following the success

Following the success of the Johannesburg rollout, MTN plans to scale the service nationwide.

“MTN is committed to bold innovation that improves lives,” Ladopoulou added.

“The Shesh@5G Motor Bike SIM delivery service is just the beginning of our journey to deliver a seamless, modern, connected life for all.”

Priced at R329 per month, the Shesh@200 packages come with monthly allocations of 100 GB of data at best-effort 5G speeds and another 100GB at 10 Mbps on MTN’s fixed-LTE network.

After the first 200 GB of data is consumed, speeds are throttled down to 512 Kbps for the rest of the month.

The Shesh@600 product for R399 per month includes 300 GB of data at 5G speeds and 300 GB of data at 20 Mbps LTE speeds. Speeds are also throttled to 512 Kbps after the initial allocation is consumed.

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Both packages are available month-to-month with no cancellation penalties and include a free-to-use router.

5G speeds

MTN said 5G speeds enabled zero buffering when streaming movies and series, having multiple family members connected at the same time, low-latency online gaming, and effortless connectivity for smart home devices like cameras, lighting, vacuums, and more.

“Additionally, 5G offers faster download and upload speeds, enhanced video calling quality, and improved reliability for remote work and online education,” MTN stated.

For customers seeking more data, MTN also offers the Home Internet Ultra fixed-5G package with 60 Mbps speeds, throttled to 2 Mbps after reaching the fair usage policy (FUP) threshold of 800GB.

MTN is redefining what it means to live a modern, connected life with the launch of another groundbreaking pilot: the Shesh@5G Motor Bike SIM Delivery Service. Now, customers in select areas of Johannesburg can receive their Shesh@5G SIM cards and home internet connectivity packages within just two hours, a bold commitment to seamless, instant customer service.

This groundbreaking initiative follows the recently announced Africa’s First Smartphone for All initiative, where over 1.2 million customers will receive 4G smartphones for just R99.

The table below compares the two Shesh@5G Home Internet packages.