Mobile contract prices are increasing faster than inflation in South Africa

• Mobile contract prices are increasing faster than inflation in South Africa
• Mobile network operators have increased their postpaid tariff plans by more than the rate of inflation over the last five years, with some operators increasing their rates by as much as 6% in 2022 and 2023
• Mobile networks have continued to increase tariffs in 2026, with Telkom's 8% increase being the highest so far compared to the YTD CPI of 3.9%