Old Mutual launches cellphone service with data packages starting at R5

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GUEST - Moses Duma - Old Mutual Finance Head of Customer Engagement

Old Mutual, a leader in the insurance industry, has launched a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service. The insurance giant will be offering competitive mobile services designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic and connected world.

Old Mutual is set to transform mobile connectivity in the lower segment market by providing customers with unparallelled value in data packages.

“The launch of the MVNO service which will be known as Old Mutual Connect is a part of our Integrated Financial Services (IFS) strategy to deliver tangible value-added services to our customers,” says Moses Duma - Old Mutual Finance Head of Customer Engagement

“Affordable data and reliable connectivity is critical for our customers in the Mass Market to fully participate in the mainstream economy. It is also an important enabler for our customers to interact with the rest of our propositions digitally,” he adds.
8 Oct 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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