fibre

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    Is Open Access Dead?

    Is there really a long-term point in this mad rush for Open Access Networks? The majority of consumers on FTTH end up choosing the cheapest product they can find, and very few stay loyal to a company or brand name. With the amount of competition, low margins and the ongoing price war between...
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    Any foreseeable pitfalls here?

    Hi, I'm new to fibre and trying to help my elderly mom in Parkhurst, Jhb. Anything with more than 1 button or switch is a challenge :) . 1) Her laptop is currently used for emailing and some browsing. Both with a Huawei MiFi type dongle using a Telkom data contract (nearing expiry). She'd like...
  4. Lashie130

    Vodacom to Telkom Fibre

    So long story short. a few years ago my estate got Vodacom Fibre installed and as they are the installers they are the only ISP we were allowed to use. For some unknown reason they do not allow 3rd Party access to their own Fibre. I gave up the hunt for trying to find a way around this a long...
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    Shocking Webafrica Service - Who to migrate to?

    I have been with Webafrica for many years now and it is so sad to see a companies service deteriorate so badly. I had fibre installed 3 months ago (Vuma). As of last Tuesday, it just stopped working. After repeated attempts to figure out whats wrong, think it was the 3rd time I contacted them as...
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    AFRIHOST// No internet after special ends

    Hello, So we used the 3 month special where you double your speed for free. We went back to our initial package and we got an email saying we back on our old package this morning. About 10-15 minutes after the email we didn’t have anymore internet. Phoned Fibre support and after 30 minutes...
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    The beginner's guide to buying a fibre package

    The beginner's guide to buying a fibre package Fibre is becoming more available across South Africa, allowing South Africans to get access to stable, high-speed Internet at an affordable price. Switching to fibre has become even more important since Telkom confirmed it plans to decommission...
  8. Covax

    National Outage

    Does anyone have any verified update regarding the VumaTel/SADV National Outage?
  9. BevanBester

    Who is your Internet Fibre Service Provider?

    Who do you rely on for your Internet Fibre Service Provider in 2021? Please take a few moments to tell us at HB IT Solutions who you trust in providing your home with reliable Fibre internet services. You can also run an add-free Speed Test from our website by clicking 'here'.
    • BevanBester
    • Thread
    • broadband speed tests fibre fibre broadband internet speed it solution provider speed test speed tests web design web design in south africa
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Fibre Networks
  10. S

    fibre options

    Hi Guys Im not new to mybroadband, come here for all sorts of suggetions, right now my area (Raisthorpe, PMB) just completed the installation of fibre, its live and the provider is Zoom, they are offerin g a choice of three Service providers to choose from (Accelerit, Tech5, Mind the Speed)...
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    Connecting ONT device to DC UPS

    I have a 40 800 mAh powerbank that I would like to use to power my fibre ONT device as well as the router. From the battery's specs, it should be able to sustain both for at least two hours. The battery has a DC barrel jack connector (female) and two usb ports as output. I would need to power...
  12. BamboozledAttorney

    South Coast Fibre - Scottburgh, KZN

    Yes, I know a thread revolving in that part of KZN exists (https://mybroadband.co.za/forum/threads/fiber-in-scottburgh-south-coast-kzn.964073/); but from the looks of it, Openserve is completely live in Renishaw, Linteg is busy connecting the backbone for a specific area (for now?) if sources...
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    Router not visible over wifi hAP AC2:5Ghz

    Hi all So yesterday our internet bombed out. Our ISP is Comtel running on Vuma's fibre. The domestic worker had accidentally disconnected our router (hAP AC2). I plugged it all back in and the internet seemed fine for a bit. Then all of a sudden only the two access points connected to the main...
  14. KingLuc

    Mweb address change/moving nightmare

    Im really hoping somebody can help me on here. On 6 November I called Mweb to say I was moving to to anew address on 30 November and asked they end my service and do a new instillation at a new address. They said to email [email protected], which I did on 6 November. I only got a reply to that...
  15. L

    Sandton City Office Tower

    Morning Folks, My office is in the Sandton City Office Tower and we need to install a fibre line. Please will you advise who are the better business fibre providers? Many thanks Linda
  16. O

    Axxess to Afrihost Fibre Migration Fail

    Hi, I've had Axxess Fibre on FrogFoot in Pretoria since April 2020 and decided to migrate to Afrihost as soon as possible (which was end November 2020). I signed up with Afrihost on 17 November 2020. Last night, on the 30th of November 2020, my internet stopped working because Axxess released...
  17. Sultan Mustafa

    Is Herotel's Fibre any good?

    Hey guys, so it seems like Herotel is going to do the Fibre installations for my town (Oudtshoorn, in the middle of the Klein Karoo) https://www.herotel.com/affordable-fibre-is-coming-to-oudtshoorn/ Apparently, they are offering to double your speed if you sign up with them and let them install...
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    Determine which NIP was used for an existing fibre installation?

    I've recently moved cities and need to install fibre as I work from home. The previous owners had fibre installed, so there is a connection in the house already, but is there any way to find out which infrastructure provider was used so I can just stick with them instead of paying for a new...
    • marcfow
    • Thread
    • fibre fibre infrastructure octotel fibre openserve fibre
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Fibre Networks
  19. S

    Octotel 1Gb Line - Actual Speeds?

    I’ve signed up to a 1000/100 line with Octotel (unfortunately) through Cool Ideas. I’m in an apartment block with <40 units, Southern Suburbs CT. I’ve had the line for the past month or so and fastest speeds I’ve gotten were 600-700 with the average around 400ish. Could someone confirm...
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    ZYXEL VMG3625-T20A fibre router

    Item name : ZYXEL VMG3625-T20A Age and condition: +2 years, Excellent condition. Never used only open for pictures Do you include packaging: Yes Warranty: No Reason for selling: I have better router that i use Price: R500 Negotiable: No Location: JHB / Benoni Shipping or collection: collection only
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    Good news for South Africans who are waiting for fibre

    Good news for South Africans who are waiting for fibre The rollout of fibre in South Africa could soon be faster and more effective, according to major fibre network operators. This is if the regulations contained in the Proposed Policy and Policy Direction on the Rapid Deployment of...
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