Ghana’s leading 4G internet brands, MTN and Vodafone, have long been in a battle against each other with their wireless broadband internet solutions. With MTN in the lead with the numbers, Vodafone remains closely beside it with its ingenious data bundles and packages in close competition.
Wireless Broadband internet is the way to go in recent times since it does not need many technical experts moving in and around to make it possible. All one needs is to purchase and install the router properly.
Since MTN and Vodafone are the leading brands in that regard, we will comparatively analyse them side-by-side to give their respective customers a fair idea of where they are headed.
The battle for the leading brand in internet provision will begin with their Wireless Broadband Routers: Turbonet and Smart Surf.
We will provide all the necessary information about both wireless broadband routers to allow you to make the best decision. The following table will view both products side by side.
Price and Technical Specifications
| MTN Turbonet | Vodafone Smart Surf | |
| Launch Date | May 2019 | August 2021 |
| Price | GHS 499 | GHS 399 |
| Size | 240 mm x 155 mm x 78 mm | 150 mm x 150 mm x 56 mm |
| Data Speed | Download up to 300 Mbps,
Upload up to 50 Mbps |
Download up to 100 Mbps,
Upload up to 50 Mbps |
| Ports | 4 x LAN ports (One for LAN/WAN)
1 x Landline phone port |
1 LAN port (RJ45)
1 USB port |
| Display | Led indicators | Led indicators |
| Wi-Fi Speed | 7.89 Mb/s | Up to 300Mbps |
| LED Indication | Power/Wi-Fi /Lan, WAN/Network Strength/Signal | WiFi / Power / Transmit Status across |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac, single-band 2.4GHz | 802.11b/g |
| Simultaneous Connections | Up to 32 devices | Up to 32 devices |
Coverage Areas
| MTN Turbonet | Vodafone Smart Surf |
| It is accessible in all areas with MTN 4G connection. Once the location has MTN 4G connection, the Turbonet will function properly. | Only available in Accra, Tema, and Takoradi. Even with that, not every location has broadband available. |
Bundle Packages and Prices
MTN Turbonet Vs Vodafone Smart Surf
| MTN Turbonet | Vodafone Smart Surf | ||||
| Data Bundle (GB) | Price (GHS) | Validity Period | Data Bundle (GB) | Price (GHS) | Validity Period |
| 5.14 | 43 | Non-Expiry | 5 | 20 | 30 days |
| 10.27 | 87 | Non-Expiry | 10 | 40 | 30 days |
| 108.23 | 253 | Non-Expiry | 25 | 90 | 30 days |
| 410. | 516 | Non-Expiry | 50 | 140 | 30 days |
| 100 | 200 | 30 days | |||
| 135 | 290 | 30 days | |||
| 275 | 400 | 30 days | |||
| 410 | 500 | 30 days |
*With MTN’s Turbonet, the bundles can also be purchased in a flexible form by dialling *5057#. Any bundle between GHS 5 and GHS 5000 can be purchased on the Wireless broadband router. All the bundles are non-expiry.
Other Benefits
| MTN Turbonet | Vodafone Smart Surf |
| Free 5 GB of data upon registration/activation
Extra 5 GB of bonus for the next 5 months after activation 50% Bonus for every top-up made on the Turbonet Router |
Free 5 GB of data upon registration/activation |
Cons
In both cases, the devices are plug-and-play, which means they work almost immediately after buying and plugging them in. The only downside is that both wireless broadband routers need electricity to function; in cases where there is no power supply, you lose connectivity.
That said, there are some DIY innovations one can consider in that area to power the devices. You will need a UPS or a good power bank to keep it running.
The future of wireless broadband in Ghana
The demand for 4G LTE wireless broadband routers is highly competitive, especially when many require them for school, work, and entertainment. The decision to remain relevant in the market is strategic and necessary.
We do expect both MTN and Vodafone to come up with revisions and improvements in later years for that to be possible.
source https://www.jbklutse.com/wireless-broadband-routers-ghana/
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