Capitec Connect vs Afrihost Air Mobile — a strong challenger with data that doesn't expire
Capitec has launched a mobile virtual network operator play, Capitec Connect, and its data, voice, and SMSs prices compete aggressively with Afrihost Air Mobile, FNB Connect, and Standard Bank Mobile...
Mobile virtual network operator boom in South Africa
Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) offer alternatives to dealing with larger carriers like Vodacom and MTN while still using the bigger networks' excellent infrastructure to provide subscribers with coverage.
Several South African...
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TFG launches mobile operator — here's how its data prices compare
The Foschini Group (TFG) has launched a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) — TFG Connect — that will compete with other MVNOs, including Mr Price Mobile, Afrihost Air Mobile, and PnP Mobile.
TFG Connect will use MTN's...
DStv launching uncapped fibre bundle deals
MultiChoice is launching a bundle deal that combines an uncapped fibre connection, DStv Compact package subscription, and its new Streama media streaming box for a monthly fee of R699.
MyBroadband discovered the offer on a seemingly unfinished web...
50Mbps fibre price comparison — including options under R750 a month
Several well-priced mid-ranged fibre products are available to South Africans, with networks such as MetroFibre, Openserve, and Zoom Fibre offering 50Mbps packages from R697 a month through Afrihost.
However, if the global...
SA's top-rated ISPs for the year so far
New research by Analytico revealed that Cool Ideas, RSAWeb, and Afrihost are South Africa's highest-rated Internet service providers.
Analytico is a research company that provides reports, network intelligence, and marketing insights to South Africa's...
We downloaded 1TB of data on Afrihost's mobile uncapped package in 3 days
MyBroadband tested Afrihost's new uncapped Air Mobile data service and didn't trigger its throttling rules until after an APN outage.
Officially, the Afrihost Air Mobile uncapped package offers 100GB at full mobile...
We put Afrihost data on an MTN SIM and it was dead easy
MyBroadband is busy testing the uncapped mobile data package by Afrihost, which runs on the MTN network, and was surprised by how easy it was to get working.
Afrihost launched its first mobile data products almost exactly nine years ago...
FNB Connect vs Standard Bank Mobile vs Afrihost Air Mobile — Battle of the virtual operators
There are four big mobile networks in South Africa, but those looking for affordable cellular connectivity also have several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to choose from.
Afrihost Air...
Afrihost Air Mobile network down — fixed-LTE also hit
Afrihost Air Mobile's network was knocked offline by a problem with its MTN access point name (APN) on Thursday morning.
The ISP has sent Air Mobile and fixed-LTE subscribers an SMS stating that it was attending to a fault affecting its APN...
Fibre war in South Africa — with 200Mbps packages under R1,000
South African households can now choose from several fibre-to-the-home packages (FTTH) with download speeds as high as 200Mbps for less than R1,000 per month.
Telkom's wholesale fibre network operator (FNO) Openserve recently added...
Entry-level fibre prices compared — including a service for R297 per month
Fibre network operators such as Frogfoot, Vumatel, and Openserve are expanding their products to lower-income communities. A MyBroadband analysis has revealed that South Africans can get uncapped fibre for as little as...
South African dedicated server price comparison
South Africans looking for a hosting service to develop and release an app, or for their online business, have several options to choose from.
Cloud hosting is versatile and robust cloud hosting, but this could get expensive if you aren't careful.
Hi there. Has anyone had this issue? I have migrated my line to 100/100 taking effect 1st August. Since yesterday my connection gets interrupted around every hour asking me to Activate my line. ( And still tells me it's been active after I enter the OTP.
I have been on Whatsapp with Afrihost...
Openserve launches big 100Mbps fibre change — and a 250Mbps upgrade
Telkom’s wholesale and networks division Openserve has launched a symmetric 100Mbps fibre-to-the-home services and upgraded its 200Mbps product to 250Mbps.
Previously, Openserve offered only a 100Mbps service with 50Mbps...
South Africa's fixed-broadband ISPs with highest NPS revealed
Analytico's 2022 South African ISP Report revealed that Cool Ideas, RSAWeb, and Afrihost topped the net promoter score and customer satisfaction rankings.
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a good measure of customer loyalty and predicts...
After the Afrihost problems with servers being down we started wondering how we can eliminate our loss of business. We weren't able to respond to client queries, submit emails or receive urgent orders. Is it possible to send up a dual server from the same domain? In other words is it possible...
Work-from-home policies of two major South African Internet service providers
Afrihost's and Vox Telecoms' employees may still work from home if they prefer, even after South Africa's Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.
The Internet service providers said they had noticed improved productivity...
Hi all, wondering if there is any benefit in buying the paid version of Zoiper for my iPhone. I have a voip service through Afrihost.
I see that the paid version includes additional codecs but I’m not too clued up on that and wonder if it’s worthwhile.
Would appreciate any guidance.
Uncapped mobile data prices in South Africa compared
South African residents in the market for a plug-and-play uncapped home data package have several options from which to choose, with some providing speeds of up to 25Mbps for less than R500 a month.
The cheapest uncapped mobile data package...