Telkom Business Mobile has launched the Smart One-Rate TopUp voice plan, which it says is a competitive and cost-efficient package that offers a single, flat rate for mobile.

Megan Nicholas, Managing Executive for Mobile Solutions at Telkom Business, says: “Customers pay a nominal rate of R49 per month to benefit from a flat rate of 79c for voice calls, 21c per SMS and 15c/Mb on Smart One-Rate TopUp. These flat rates apply no matter the time of day or the network.”

According to Nicholas, a major obstacle when it comes to mobile telephony contracts is the confusion around the various options regarding on or off peak, in or out of bundle, on-network or off network rates. The combination of these intricate elements can have a significant impact on a company’s total monthly communication cost.

“Our approach is to offer a simplified solution at a highly competitive cost, enabling real transparency. Ultimately, that’s what matters most to people managing a business’s operational costs.”

Smart One-Rate allows the end user to specify a monthly recurring airtime value, which means that the customer chooses how much they want to spend on a monthly basis. When this is exceeded, they then have the option of “topping up” with more airtime.