Landline phones

Landline phones in South Africa: prices and what to check

Updated 5 November 2026

Approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026, a basic corded landline in South Africa costs about R 300 to R 700, and a cordless DECT phone about R 250 to R 1,200. Multi-handset systems with an answering machine cost R 1,470 to R 3,310, and business desk phones R 960 to R 1,530. For a quote on the model you need, describe it in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Standards and warranty to ask about

ICASA regulations set standards for products supplied by licensees under the Electronic Communications Act, so ask the seller whether the phone is approved for South African networks. The Consumer Protection Act sets quality standards for goods (sections 55 and 56), so a fault in the first period should be handled by the seller. One major brand lists a two-year warranty on its landline phones, while one seller offers 12 months and 14-day returns; ask which applies, in writing.

Power, line and delivery

Desk and IP phones are often sold without a power supply, so check whether the price includes it, and whether your office network supports power over Ethernet. A cordless base needs a power point near the telephone socket, and a corded phone needs a working line. Sellers in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha quote in rand; ask for the delivery time and the cost to your city before you order.

Season and everyday use

Demand for landlines changes little with the seasons. Summer (December–February) and winter (June–August) only matter if you buy for a holiday or a second home and need the phone working on arrival. Older households often choose big-button or louder models, so say in the request who will use the phone.

What to write in the request

• Phone type: corded, cordless or business desk phone
• Model, and whether it should be new or used
• Number of handsets
• Features such as caller ID, big buttons or an answering machine
• Home or office use, delivery city and your budget in rand

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