Rain - South Africa
Rain (South Africa) uses 2 LTE bands and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Rain (South Africa). See the tables below for details.
Check device compatibilityCarrier website: https://www.rain.co.za/
Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
Rain South Africa is a telecommunications company that has expanded its services to include a full mobile network operator. Here are the key points about Rain's mobile network:
Entry into Mobile Voice Services: Rain has moved beyond its initial focus on home internet and data-only services for mobile. It now offers a 4G mobile network with high-definition voice calls, data, SMS, and national 4G mobile coverage.
National Coverage: Rain's new 4G mobile network provides national voice, SMS, and data coverage, making it the fourth major telco in South Africa after Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom.
RainOne Plan: The company has introduced the RainOne plan, which combines unlimited 5G home Wi-Fi with free monthly calls and data for two phones. Each phone gets 2GB of free data and 60 minutes of free high-definition voice calls per month. This plan is available without long-term contracts and is priced at R595 per month.
Competitive Market: Rain is entering a highly competitive market, where it will compete with traditional operators and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) like Melon Mobile and Capitec Connect.
Spectrum Acquisition: After acquiring spectrum in the 2022 auction, Rain has enhanced its network to provide more comprehensive coverage.
Expansion and Coverage: Rain's 5G network now covers over 7 million households, expanding from major metros to smaller towns and regions.
Failed Merger Attempt: Rain had attempted to merge with Telkom South Africa but the talks were called off in January 2023.
Overall, Rain's expansion into mobile voice services aims to provide a comprehensive and affordable solution for customers, leveraging its existing strength in home internet and 5G data services.
Frequency Bands
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B3 (1800 MHz +) | LTE | Rain South Africa uses the LTE frequency band B3 (1800 MHz +). This band is utilized for LTE services, providing both download and upload capabilities. The deployment details of this band are not specified in the provided information. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | Rain South Africa uses the LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) frequency band. It was deployed in June 2018. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N78 (3500 MHz) | 5G NR | Rain South Africa is using the 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) frequency band for its 5G network. This band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz and supports channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. The deployment of this band is part of Rain's efforts to provide significant coverage in key areas such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, with plans to increase coverage further in these metros and other areas over the next couple of years. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B3 (1800 MHz +) added to Rain South Africa.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to Rain South Africa.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) added to Rain South Africa.
