South African Consumers Warned on Smartphone Data Charges

The South African National Consumer Union has urged consumers to be aware of their smartphone data usage after receiving complaints from users with bills running over R20 000.

Sancu vice chairperson Ina Wilken said that in 2015 the union received nearly 500 cell phone-related complaints, with some being sent to the Consumer Commission (file photo).

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