{"id":443390,"date":"2020-10-26T10:29:17","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T08:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=443390"},"modified":"2020-10-26T12:46:14","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T10:46:14","slug":"win-epic-prizes-as-vodacom-puts-fibre-to-the-ultimate-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/443390\/win-epic-prizes-as-vodacom-puts-fibre-to-the-ultimate-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Win epic prizes as Vodacom puts fibre to the ultimate test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many people don\u2019t realise the power of Internet connectivity and how it now forms part of our daily routines.<\/p>\n<p>Connectivity allows people to access and use a variety of platforms and services \u2013 including video streaming, productivity tools, online stores, games, and much more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vodacom.co.za\/vodacom\/fibre\/sales\/leads?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_campaign=Vodacom&amp;utm_term=October_2020?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_campaign=Vodacom&amp;utm_term=October_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to learn more about Vodacom Fibre.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In South Africa, fibre is the optimal choice for powerful broadband connectivity \u2013 offering the highest speeds and most stable performance of any wired or wireless technology.<\/p>\n<p>To put fibre to the ultimate test, Vodacom Fibre in partnership with 947 plans to show just how significant the impact of fibre has been in connecting the world.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Fibre survivor challenge<\/h3>\n<p>For the week of 26-30 October 2020, Shannon Leibach from the 947 team will be placed in a shipping container in the streets of Sandton.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with nothing but a laptop and a Vodacom Fibre to the Home connection, he will have to live, eat, play and work for five days in his new home.<\/p>\n<p>Whether the possibilities of online connectivity will be enough to keep him alive and happy during this time remains to be seen.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Win great prizes<\/h3>\n<p>As part of online daily activities, Vodacom customers will stand a chance to win prizes to the value of R50,000 on social media.<\/p>\n<p>An on-air competition will then see the 947 team invite listeners to enter a \u201cShark Tank\u201d business idea.<\/p>\n<p>Four listeners will have an opportunity to pitch their ideas and the best pitch will walk away with a R20,000 cash prize.<\/p>\n<p>Vodacom has also invited business gurus from various industries to mentor the ultimate winner.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Catch all the action<\/h3>\n<p>Stay tuned to Vodacom\u2019s social media pages and listen to 947 from 26-30 October 2020 to catch all the Vodacom Fibre action and stand a chance to win epic prizes.<\/p>\n<p>You can follow Vodacom on the following social media channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/Vodacom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vodacom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vodacom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VODACOMTV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vodacom.co.za\/vodacom\/fibre\/sales\/leads?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_campaign=Vodacom&amp;utm_term=October_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to learn more about Vodacom Fibre.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vodacom will be showcasing the power of fibre by putting 947\u2019s Shannon Leibach in a shipping container with nothing but a laptop and a Vodacom fibre to the home connection to keep him going for five days. 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