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  1. D

    TP Link VR600 Archer and Afrihost

    Would really appreciate some help here guys. Recently signed up for FTTH through Afrihost using my own TP Link VR600 Archer Router. Arrive at the landing batch to authenticate and I'm connected. However, I'm unable to login to the router to change SSIDs, passwords, etc. The router has been...
  2. Jan

    100Mbps FTTH price comparison - December 2022

    Fibre showdown — 100Mbps prices compared Wirulink, C-Way, and RSAWeb offer the lowest 100Mbps fibre prices compared to more-prominent Internet service providers (ISPs) like Afrihost, Axxess, and Cool Ideas, a MyBroadband analysis has shown. Wirulink offers the lowest prices for Openserve and...
  3. Jan

    50Mbps FTTH FNO-ISP price comparison

    South African fibre price war — with 50Mbps from R499 per month The entry-level fibre package speed for many South African fibre network operators (FNOs) has shifted from 10Mbps or 20Mbps to 50Mbps. A MyBroadband analysis has revealed that smaller Internet service providers (ISPs) offer the...
  4. Jan

    Telkom 5G vs Rain vs MTN and MVNOs

    Telkom 5G price shocker — demolished by Rain and MTN Telkom's uncapped fixed-5G packages are much more expensive than rival services offered by Rain, MTN, and several other ISPs. The telecoms company recently published coverage and prices for its first uncapped fixed-5G products, which are...
  5. Jan

    ISP's plans for fixed LTE in South Africa

    Fixed-4G isn't going anywhere — here's what South African ISPs have planned Mobile network operators in South Africa have focussed on launching 5G Internet solutions for some time now, but 4G isn’t going anywhere. MyBroadband asked South African Internet service providers about their plans for...
  6. Jan

    MTN says data network fault developed after upgrade

    MTN explains 8-hour data network outage MTN says that a fault developed on its network after an upgrade, causing intermittent outages for data customers on Tuesday. “Following an upgrade on a part of the MTN network last night, a fault developed this morning, resulting in some intermittent...
  7. Jan

    Vumatel fibre break and other downtime - 15 November 2022

    Major Vumatel outage South Africans on Vumatel's network in Gauteng are currently experiencing intermittent or no connectivity due to multiple problems in the region. Vumatel told MyBroadband that the issues were isolated to Afrihost customers.
  8. Jan

    MetroFibre outage - 14 November 2022

    Major MetroFibre outage Fibre Network Operator MetroFibre is experiencing a widespread outage, with multiple customers and Internet service providers reporting the issues on social media. Downdetector also shows a significant spike in reports on connectivity issues with MetroFibre's network...
  9. Jan

    ISPs either silent or not interested in Cell C wholesale fixed LTE (right now)

    ISP plans for Cell C LTE — Cybersmart and RSAWeb aren't interested South African Internet service providers (ISPs) Cybersmart and RSAWeb aren't interested in reselling Cell C's fixed-LTE products, the companies told MyBroadband. However, their reasoning is different, with one focusing on its...
  10. Jan

    MVNO price comparison - Afrihost, Capitec, FNB, Mr Price, Shoprite, Pick n Pay, TFG Connect, Standard Bank

    Afrihost Air Mobile and Capitec Connect cheaper than FNB and Mr Price Mobile Afrihost Air Mobile and Capitec Connect offer the lowest data prices in a MyBroadband analysis of eight mobile virtual network operators. Various retailers, Internet service providers, and retailers in South Africa...
  11. D

    Downgrade Issues Afrihost

    Since no longer WFH, I decided to downgrade from 100mbps to 20mpbs in September. 1st October came and I received the expected 20mbps download speed thinking everything went smoothly. Checked my Afrihost dashboard and saw I'm on the 20mbps, which is enough for 2 TV's and maybe a laptop. 13th...
  12. Jan

    50Mbps and 100Mbps fibre price comparison

    Fibre war in South Africa — with uncapped 50Mbps under R700 South Africans within the coverage of one of the country's major fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) networks can sign up for a 50Mbps or 100Mbps package at prices ranging from below R700 to around R1,000. These packages are ideal for the needs...
  13. Afrigirl

    Afrihost's Pure 5G

    We’re excited to announce the launch of Pure 5G, which is going live tomorrow, Tuesday, 25 October. Pure 5G is Afrihost’s own Fixed 5G offering and runs on the MTN network. Partnering with MTN means we can offer more expansive network coverage to our clients - as an affordable alternative to...
  14. The_Librarian

    Afrihost - Pure Fibre Feedback Thread Part 2

    - a continuation of the old feedback thread -
  15. K

    Afrihost Fibre Down - Help Please

    Hello, my Afrihost Fibre is down at the moment. I’ve hard reset it 3 times now, but still nothing. Don’t know if it has to do with Loadshedding, if anyone can just give me some clarity on the situation please.
  16. Jan

    ISP customer satisfaction ratings - Q3 2022

    Afrihost overtakes RSAWeb and Webafrica in battle for top South African ISP The top-rated Internet service provider in South Africa is Cool Ideas, followed by Afrihost and RSAWeb, Analytico’s quarterly customer satisfaction report reveals. Analytico is a research company that provides market...
  17. Jan

    South African ISPs plan to resell 5G services

    These ISPs plan to launch 5G services in South Africa Several major South African Internet Service Providers (ISPs) — including Afrihost, Cybersmart, Vox Telecom, and Webafrica — have plans to resell 5G services in South Africa. The ISPs confirmed their plans in response to questions from...
  18. Jan

    4 local web hosting options for small businesses

    Best website hosting providers for South African businesses South African business owners have several providers to choose from to host their websites. The Covid-19 pandemic brought into stark relief the importance of having a digital presence.
  19. Jan

    ISP churn risk comparison - October 2022

    HeroTel, Afrihost, and Cool Ideas safe — but Webafrica and Cell C at big risk Research by Analytico revealed that HeroTel, Afrihost, and Cool Ideas have a low churn risk, while Webafrica and Cell C face the biggest churn risk. Analytico is a South African IT and telecommunications research...
  20. Jan

    October 2022 ISP rankings - price, speed, support

    Best South African ISPs for price, speed, and support Research by Analytico revealed that Herotel, Cool Ideas, and Afrihost are the top Internet service providers (ISPs) for price, network quality, and support, respectively. Analytico is a research company focusing on South Africa’s...
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