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Where can I get the rain SIM card?

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Avery Gonzales

Updated on February 20, 2026

Where can I get the rain SIM card?

To pick up a rain SIM, customers can simply ask for one at the Pargo counter in store – they're free. Once they have one, they activate it at rain.co.za, and can even RICA their SIM online.

Also asked, where can I buy a rain SIM card?

To pick up a rain SIM, customers can simply ask for one at the Pargo counter in store – they're free. Once they have one, they activate it at rain.co.za, and can even RICA their SIM online.

Also Know, how do I get my SIM card to start in the rain? Go to one of 200+ participating Clicks stores and collect today. Then select your plan and activate* at rain.co.za. Top off your Takealot shop with a 4G SIM. Just add it to your cart, then select your plan and activate* at rain.co.za.

Also to know is, does Pick n Pay sell rain SIM card?

Rain has partnered with Tymebank to test the distribution its SIM cards at Tyme kiosks, making it easier for its clients to sign up for a new service. Tymebank has a national network of manned Tyme kiosks at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores across South Africa, which is of value to Rain as a physical distribution network.

Which network does rain use?

Vodacom's

How do I pay for my rain SIM card?

rain currently offers credit or debit card payments. Please ensure that 3D secure is activated on your card. You can manage this with your bank.

Why is my rain SIM not working?

Go to settings, Mobile data, Mobile Data network. Under Mobile Data set the APN to "rain" Under LTE setup set the APN to "rain" (on the later versions of iOS) Select Voice and Data and make sure the option that has LTE/4G is selected.

Is rain a good network?

This raises the question of why Rain subscribers, and in particular its fixed-LTE users, are rating the company so poorly in MyBroadband's consumer satisfaction polls. The reason is simple – poor network quality. The company's network performance has been declining since it launched its fixed-LTE service in June 2017.

Why is rain network so bad?

The reason is simple – poor network quality. The company's network performance has been declining since it launched its fixed-LTE service in June 2017. Whenever an article about Rain is published, complaints about poor network speeds, especially during peak hours, follow.

Is rain data really unlimited?

welcome to rain

You have the option to add unlimited off-peak for R250 a month. This gives you 19 hours of unlimited data between 11pm and 6pm for everyday in the month. Data used during 'peak hours' 6pm - 11pm will be charged at 5c per meg (R50 a gig). Only pay for what you use, at the end of the month.

Is rain SIM card a contract?

Rain Mobile does not offer contract plans and there are no out-of-bundle rates. It only offers one package and the usage rate will differ from month-to-month, depending on the amount of data consumed. Customers pay a flat rate of R50/GB and can consume anything from 1GB to 26GB.

How does the rain SIM card work?

You will receive an SMS and email once your SIM is active, please look out for this. Once you receive the SMS, insert your SIM into your 4G/LTE device, 5G users will already have their sim inserted into the CPE they received from rain: If you are using a mobile phone then you should receive APN settings automatically.

How much is rain WIFI?

Rain has launched a new “unlimited” 4G data offering for South Africans, priced at R479 per month. The product is a 4G/LTE SIM which can be used in compatible home routers, smartphones, tablets, or MiFi devices. The SIM will provide users with: Speeds up to 10Mbps.

Who is the owner of rain Network?

Rain, partly owned by Patrice Motsepe, Paul Harris and Michael Jordaan, is taking on established companies Vox, Vumatel and Telkom's OpenServe in the lucrative fixed-line internet market. Customers can only access Rain's SIM cards via its online platform.

How can I buy a rain Sim online?

Once you are on the rain website scroll down to the to the rain shop, select your product and add it to your cart.
  1. Customise the name of your SIM.
  2. Set your spend limit Find out more.
  3. Choose to switch on unlimited off-peak Find out more.
  4. Select checkout.

Does rain deliver during lockdown?

welcome to rain

rain will still be delivering SIMs using one of their courier partners during the lockdown period. Be aware that there are unscrupulous parties reselling rain SIMs – make sure not to buy from them, as the rain service on these SIMs will be discontinued.

How long does it take for rain to deliver?

Deliveries can take up to 5 working days, but if there are lockdown travel restrictions in place, it may take longer. How you get connected once you've received your SIM: STEP 6: After a successful RICA, your SIM should be active within 2 hours of delivery but could take up to 24 hours in some cases.

How do I check my rain SIM card balance?

How to check balance on Rain Network
  1. Log on to the Rain network website.
  2. From the right side of the page, click on sign in.
  3. Enter your Email address and password and click submit.

How do you buy data in the rain?

The only way to buy a Rain SIM is online, directly through their website, rain.co.za. There are no physical stores, and no retailers that stock it. So if you want one, best you sign up on the website. I paid the full price of R120 delivery at the time on launch; it is currently R1 for delivery and the SIM card is R50.

How does rainfall happen?

Water vapor turns into clouds when it cools and condenses—that is, turns back into liquid water or ice. In the cloud, with more water condensing onto other water droplets, the droplets grow. When they get too heavy to stay suspended in the cloud, even with updrafts within the cloud, they fall to Earth as rain.

Does rain have a call Centre?

Please note that rain does not have a walk-in center for customer support. There are no customer facing support staff at our head office. Should you wish to contact rain support, please sign in to my rain and submit your request from there.

How do I get in contact with rain?

  1. Contact Email info@rain.co.za.
  2. Phone Number +27877276000.

Which network has cheapest data?

Mobile Data Price Comparison per Network
NetworkAnytime DataPrice
Vodacom1GBR99
Cell C1GBR100
MTN1GBR149
Telkom1GBR100

Does Telkom own Vodacom?

Vodacom Group Limited (operating as Vodacom) is a South African mobile communications company, providing voice, messaging, data and converged services to over 55 million customers.

Vodacom.

TypePublic
FoundersTelkom South Africa: Alan Knott-Craig (Senior)
HeadquartersMidrand
Area servedAfrica

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