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Logo: Rain (telecommunications), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

South African telecommunications company

Rain is a South African technology company and licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO), operating a national 4G & 5G mobile network together with one of South Africa's largest 5G home networks.2 It was founded by Brandon Leigh.1 Its chief executive is Brandon Leigh (since 2025).1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2016Founded1
  • Industrytelecommunications, telecommunications industry1
  • HeadquartersCape Town1
  • Websitewww.rain.co.za

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Rain is a South African technology company and licensed Mobile Network Operator (MNO), operating a national 4G & 5G mobile network together with one of South Africa's largest 5G home networks.2

The story

Founded by Brandon Leigh in 2016.1

Leadership

Who has led rain, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Brandon Leigh2020–now
  2. Brandon Leigh2025–now
20202025

Products and brands

  • mobile telephony

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2020New chief executive Brandon Leigh becomes CEO1
  2. 2016Founded Founded1

Sources

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