Broadband prices over time: fibre vs DSL vs cable
Point Topic has released its latest broadband tariff trends report, which compares the price of fibre, DSL, and cable over time.
The best broadband connections money can buy in South Africa
Here are the best and fastest broadband connections available in South Africa – if money was no problem and you lived in the right area.
I just posted this in the Web Africa Capped thread as that is/was my ISP for the past year. But in the interest of ADSL user in general I think we should compare ISPs and share out results.
Same 10mbps line, same Pace router, same AMD computer, same Windows 8.1 and Chrome software
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Telkom recently included the Belami Ridge complex in Sonstraal Heights, Durbanville on their coverage map as a planned area for FTTH roll out. http://www.telkom.co.za/coverage/
I can confirm that contractors just started installing the FTTH junction boxes on each apartment building and...
Biggest and baddest ADSL data users in South Africa
There is a big growth in ADSL data use in South Africa, with the top users consuming terabytes of data each month.
Here are the places in South Africa with the best broadband speeds
There are six suburbs in South Africa with an average download speed of over 10Mbps, with the top suburb boasting an average speed of 16Mbps.
SA government must get out of broadband: GSMA
The South African government should not get involved in the high speed mobile broadband spectrum market, warned an international body.
Why you can’t have faster mobile broadband in South Africa
You may blame your mobile operator for slow broadband speeds and dropped calls, but government incompetence is behind many of these problems.
Best broadband services in South Africa
MyBroadband’s latest survey reveals which fixed and mobile broadband services are rated as the best by South Africa’s IT community.
Why public SA government-owned broadband is a bad idea
The Right2Know campaign has argued for an alternative to South Africa’s current privatised telecoms sector. Be careful what you wish for.
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I just moved into my newly built house in Stellenbosch. Now to get internet. I have read on this forum many entries about the poor ADSL service in Stellenbosch. So I am trying to find out what the alternatives are
I find it strange that in such a high net worth area, I cannot find...
Global broadband prices over time
Point Topic’s broadband tariff trends report shows how the average cost per megabit for business and residential broadband services has changed over time.
Best broadband speeds in South Africa
MyBroadband’s speed test server results show which broadband services offer the highest average speeds in South Africa.
How much do you know about broadband in SA?
You think you know a lot about broadband in South Africa? Take this quiz to see how you stack up against other IT professionals.
I am in the process of investigating broadband opportunities in my area, Petervale West. Our only options currently are Neotel and Telkom ADSL, however our exchange is on the 5km limit so it is extremely unreliable and only offers 4mbit speeds. Unfortunately info on network upgrades/expansion...
The good and bad about broadband prices in SA
Point Topic’s latest tariff country scorecard shows how South Africa compares with global standards on broadband prices.
Hi All Afrihost ADSL Business Subscribers
You may have noticed since 31 March 2015 that your ADSL connectivity, particularly on P2P, has dramatically decreased in speed alternatively ceased working completely.
On investigating this today (1 April 2015) I was informed by Afrihost client...
Bad broadband more harmful than Apartheid: minister
Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services Siyabonga Cwele warns that the harm done by poor Internet access is worse than Apartheid
Hey Guys. Im trying to get FTTH in the Florauna Area
The guys at cybersmart are willing to help although I need to get people
to sign up for them to see that there is an interest in the area to proceed with trenching.
There are currently a few people interested If any one would like to know...