Cell C
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Headquarters | Sandton, South Africa |
Key people | Jorge Mendes CEO |
| Products | GSM services (2G, 3G, LTE) and fibre |
| Revenue |
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| Website | www |
Cell C is a mobile telecommunications company operating in South Africa, offering voice, data, messaging, and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) services. The company provides various prepaid and postpaid packages, as well as home internet services.
The company's head office is located in Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.
As of 2024, Cell C has 8.5 million subscribers across the country, is the 4th largest mobile network operator in South Africa.
Cell C was the first and remains the leading network provider of MVNO services in South Africa.
New Brand Launch
[edit]In August 2024, Cell C introduced a new brand identity with the campaign tagline “Nothing should stop you, Switch to See, Cell C".
Sponsorships
[edit]Cell C is actively involved in sponsorships that include:
- Sharks Rugby Team
- SA Rugby legends
- Wheel of Fortune
- Comrades Marathon
Technology
[edit]Recognising the evolving landscape, Cell C embarked on a four-year journey, deactivating its own physical tower and radio access network (RAN) and seamlessly migrating prepaid and Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) customers to a virtualised RAN on MTN's infrastructure. Simultaneously, it migrated contract and broadband customers to Vodacom’s network through a roaming agreement.
This deal is part of Cell C's broader strategy to move towards a more asset-light operating model, focusing on reducing capital expenditure and operational costs while still providing reliable service to its customers.
Cell C has expanded access to approximately 28 000 towers nationwide, including over 12,000 4G/LTE-enabled sites.