isp choice

  1. ZMo

    Metrofibre, WebAfrica or stay with Vox?

    So I've been searching around for a faster wifi plan as i know for a fact that i’m currently being overcharged by vox(R899 a month for 75mbps up and down). I’ve come across a few good deals but have been hesitant on changing. I’ve seen webafrica selling for metrofibre on their website for R850...
  2. Krazeyboy

    FNO Clawback Fees on ISP only changes

    I refer to this post: A pity about the setup fee when migrating from another ISP posted Mar 17, 2022. It discusses the FNO clawback fee levied on all fibre products, be it: new install - no existing equipment or fibre installed provisioning only install - i.e. all equipment and fibre is...
  3. JollyFerret

    Which ISP is the best between Rocket Net, AfriHost, and Cool Ideas in 2024?

    I'm currently in the market for an ISP at my new place, which is under MetroFibre. I've been reading that AfriHost and Cool Ideas have been consistently ranked as the Top 2 SA ISPs over the last couple of years, which is why they're on my short list. RocketNet is my current ISP. When I reached...
  4. Lord Slayer

    Best ISP for Metrofibre

    Metrofibre recently finished installing their network in my neighbourhood. I was initially signed up with Vodacom but packet loss was so bad it was unusable and i cancelled (Won't get into that any further). So now i have the installation and everything allready pulled through to the house but...
  5. M

    Decent ISP on Vumatel to upgrade to for a heavy downloader?

    Hi all, I'm in the South of JHB in a Vumatel / OpenServe area. I've been on Cool Ideas since I first got fibre, and my 100/100 connection has been super stable and the service from Cool Ideas has been fantastic. I've never had a peep out of them in connection with downloading too much...
  6. tHeDarKLord

    Moving from Rocketnet ISP to Mind the Speed

    Anyone that can help with information and advice please.
  7. B

    Advice on choosing New ISP

    I am moving house and in the previous apartment we had Cybersmart light speed at 500mb R899/month. New house is in Obs, CT. Options is Vumatel Aerial. Trying to decide the best option for speed and price. Looking at 200mb but don't know if this will be enought for all the streamin and download...
  8. J

    which isp to choose

    Hi there, in November we're finally upgrading to fibre (currently on a terrible telkom contract, can't wait for it to be over). I've been doing a bit of research as to which isp to go with and I can't make up my mind. which do you think is the best and why? currently hoping to upgrade to 100mbps...
  9. P

    Better ISP than Afrihost?

    I've been with Afrihost for a number of years now but due to their horrible customer service with my Fibre order I want to mov to a new ISP. I was hoping someone would be able to assist with choosing a new ISP - one who actually replies to queries in a timely manner. I'm currently living in...
  10. E

    Cool ideas worst isp for customer service! stay away!

    Seven days ago I signed up to Cool Ideas ISP for a new fibre line for the house I will be moving into. I was impressed that they were voted best ISP. I have not yet used their service the router is still unopened and there is no power going to the CPE box. I replied to one of their billing...
  11. N

    Advice on Fibre ISP provider selection. WebAfrica, iConnect or Vox Telecoms.

    Hi all. Im looking to install fibre to my apartment. Fibre is laid to area and infrastructure provided by Fibrehoods. I have a few ISP options of which im deciding between WebAfrica, iConnect or Vox Telecoms. All pretty similar packages and prices. Any advice from any of you who may...
  12. C

    Need to pick an ISP. Help!

    So I'm new to your community, but I've noticed that most people on here are super critical, so I thought it would be a nice platform to get some valuable input on which ISPs to trust/avoid. Moving out of the house means no more free internet :cry: and I now have to shop around for something...
  13. J

    VOX TELECOM HELL

    So 3 days ago I joined Vox Telecom WHAT A NIGHTMARE!! Signing up was difficult and their website did not want to work (I should have taken that as a red flag) The router login details that they had sent me did not activate the internet connection. Technical support have no idea what...
  14. S

    ISP Suggestions - Fast, Reliable, ~300GB data p/m

    Hi there everyone, So, I am in the process of searching for a new ISP and as trial offers are few and far between, I thought I would reach out to all the good people here on mybroadband ;) What I need is speed and reliability. I have a 10Mbs line and run a business from home (everything...
  15. S

    What is the best 10 meg "home" uncapped for (Youtube, Netflix and DL`s)

    Hi Guys, I would like to know what is your choice on 10meg "Home" uncapped ISP. Currently with Telkom, but i see there better combo deals out there.
  16. M

    Help choosing ISP

    Hi I would like to know if anyone has tried Vox Telecom Fatpipe capped package and is it any good? I am switching from Telkom uncapped (slowest speed and bad service) and I am looking for a new ISP. I use about 75GB a month on a 4 meg line, mainly on P2P downloads and streaming. I need an ISP...
  17. M

    Vox Telecom Fatpipe

    Hi I would like to know if anyone has tried Vox Telecom Fatpipe capped package and is it any good? I am switching from Telkom uncapped (slowest speed and bad service) and I am looking for a new ISP. I use about 75GB a month on a 4 meg line, mainly on P2P downloads and streaming. I need an ISP...
  18. S

    Telkom Internet 4mbps speed issues

    Hey folks, first time post and hope this hasn't been asked too often before, didn't find much info on this. Getting really frustrated and I'm unsure how to solve this issue...: Recently upgraded to a 4mbps line with Telkom Internet in the Cape Town Bo-Kaap area seeing as the 2mbps was beyond...
  19. S

    Best ISP to switch to?

    I currently have a MWEB 4mb Premium uncapped account. I am very happy with the customer service I received and also with the latency/download speed/line availability stuff (3.5 mbps download most of the time). I live close to Tiger valley (Bellville). My flatmate is moving out and he is being...
  20. S

    ISP Comparisons

    Some interesting info in the Link, even though some of the info is not entirely recent. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1re41hY7BJENtbsKXM9AavgaytYFGlIxpZfCMcB8jb1Y/edit#gid=0 I Have been with Mweb for a year (contract) , They have to be the Worst ISP I have ever come across...
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