Rain Launches Loop Device: Unlimited 5G with Zone‑Based Coverage for R475/Month
Portable, Android‑powered router‑speaker combo introduces personalised “Loopzones” so you only pay for unlimited data where you need it most.
5G boombox for the broadband age
On 7 July 2025, Rain pulled the wraps off the new Loop device – a battery‑powered 5G router, stereo speaker and mini‑tablet in one. Think pocket‑sized Wi‑Fi hub meets party starter: a 6‑inch touchscreen, Android OS, dual stereo drivers, selfie cam and enough 5G muscle to keep all your gadgets online at fibre‑like speeds, even at the braai.
The All-New Rain Loop Device
What makes Loop different?
- Touch‑friendly Android brain – sideload Spotify, TikTok or Teams and run them natively.
- Booming stereo speakers – no Bluetooth pairing; stream straight from the device.
- 4G/5G hotspot & share‑by‑QR – instant internet for friends.
- Hands‑free camera – prop it up, the timer on, everyone in the frame.
- Rechargeable battery & carry strap – Wi‑Fi to go, literally.
Meet “Loopzones”: unlimited where it counts
Rain’s secret sauce is zone‑based billing.
- Unli Loopzone™ – pick a home, office or digs; all data inside is uncapped. You can change the address monthly.
- Open Loopzones™ – Rain‑designated public hotspots (malls, campuses) that are free‑to‑use for every Loop owner.
- Smart Switching – twin eSIMs detect when you cross a zone border and flip you to the cheapest tariff automatically.
Packages & pricing at a glance
| How you get it | Monthly fee | Data everywhere else | Loopzones included | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free‑to‑use device (return on cancellation) | R475 (“Loop Pergig”) | 25 GB | Open only | Month‑to‑month |
| R675 (“Loop Unlizones”) | 10 GB | Open + 1 Unli | Add up to two extra Unlizones | |
| Buy device once‑off (R5 999) | R250 (Pergig) | 25 GB | Open only | Keep the hardware |
| R450 (Unlizones) | 10 GB | Open + 1 Unli | Cheapest path to unlimited at home |
Late return? Rain can bill R2 500 / month or full replacement value.
RainX: the hardware brain trust
Loop is built by RainX, a Singapore‑registered R&D spin‑off founded in 2023 by Rain stalwarts Willem Roos, Roger Grobler and Brandon Leigh. The goal: drive 5G router prices down worldwide and dodge Sino‑US trade‑war supply shocks.
Why this matters
South Africans finally get an affordable, nomadic 5G alternative to fixed fibre – and they only pay uncapped rates in the places they binge most. For renters, students, festival‑goers or SMEs in shared offices, Loop could slash data bills while doubling as the office speaker.
Verdict
With clever zoning, a Spotify‑ready interface and pricing from R475/month all‑in, Loop positions Rain as the most flexible 5G provider on the block. Add colours (grey, orange, pink, green) and that carry strap, and it’s destined to become the gadget you didn’t know you needed – until your next load‑shedding block.
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