mobile broadband

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    South African 4G users surpassed 3G users in 2024 — PwC report

    South African 4G users surpassed 3G users in 2024 — PwC report The number of South Africans using 4G mobile technology overtook those using 3G in 2024, while local 5G subscribers are expected to exceed 4G users by 2028. This is according to PwC's Media and Entertainment Outlook report for...
  2. Jan

    Mobile data speeds in top South African neighbourhoods faster than fixed broadband

    Interesting trend in South Africa's neighbourhoods with the highest broadband speeds The results of the Q4 2021 MyBroadband Insights speed test reveal that mobile broadband speeds in South Africa’s top neighbourhoods are significantly higher than average fixed broadband speeds. For these...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    Best LTE and 5G broadband offers in South Africa

    Best LTE and 5G broadband offers in South Africa Fixed-wireless broadband services, including fixed-LTE and 5G, are growing in popularity as speeds and usage limits rival traditional fixed-broadband access. Although fibre coverage has rapidly grown over the last few years, only a small...
  4. D

    Mobile Broadband question

    Hi I'm currently looking for mobile broadband which has a reasonable price. I change my location about 2 times a year so it is difficult to find a reliable source of broadband. I mainly use it for gaming and streaming so a constant connection is preferred. What is your suggestions...
  5. P

    Have ISPs forgotten rural areas?

    Here's the thing: Most rural areas here are stuck on GPRS/EDGE. 3G came along, then HSPA, then came HSPA+, and now LTE but some people are still left browsing the net at 96kbps, this sucks! (I should say though that Vodacom is the only exception here since it is the only one that has HSPA...
  6. S

    Vodafone R216-z Keeps rebooting

    Hey all, So i couldn't find a proper device id like the old vodafones have, as I said it's a "Vodafone R216-z" mobile wifi router. The device has been working perfectly well aside from being touchy about signal strength, but i just live in a crap area, until the other day. I use a vodacom sim...
  7. D

    Can a LTE-A router pick up a LTE signal

    Hi guys, I am truely thinking about getting a LTE connection for home use. My area only supports LTE but i was wanting to grab a LTE-A modem/router for future proofing. Will the LTE-A modem/router still be able to pick up the LTE signal? Considering to buy the Huawei E5186 on 50GB +...
  8. P

    Which do you go for : Realiable Network or Cheap Data

    Okay, I'm creating this thread because I am a little frustrated about the network issues im having right now, I have a ton of data, but whats the point of having that much data if you will not be able to use it due to your network disconnecting every five minutes. I think maybe its time for me...
  9. Kevin Lancaster

    Why these two towns have the best broadband speeds in SA

    Why these two towns have the best broadband speeds in South Africa Two South African towns, one in the Winelands and one in the North West province, are listed among the top 5 areas for fast broadband speeds in South Africa – here’s why.
  10. Kevin Lancaster

    Where you can get the best mobile broadband speeds in SA

    Where you can get the best mobile broadband speeds in South Africa The latest Ookla Net Index statistics reveal the areas in South Africa which offer the highest average mobile broadband speeds.
  11. Kevin Lancaster

    The truth about mobile broadband prices in SA

    The truth about mobile broadband prices in South Africa Many people say that South Africa’s mobile broadband prices are too high – MyBroadband investigates this claim.
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    Unexpected places in South Africa where you can get mobile broadband

    Unexpected places in South Africa where you can get mobile broadband Vodacom and MTN have rolled out 3G and LTE to most parts of South Africa, including some unexpected places where you would not expect to get fast mobile broadband access.
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Three wireless technologies that could make 5G even faster

    Three wireless technologies that could make 5G even faster The capacity of today’s wireless communications networks has increased one million-fold since the introduction of the first cellular network in 1957
  14. Kevin Lancaster

    Telkom launches unlimited mobile broadband

    Telkom unlimited mobile broadband launched Telkom has launched SmartInternet Unlimited, aimed at business customers seeking unlimited mobile data
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    SA's top mobile data cities

    Top mobile data city in SA by usage Vodacom and Cell C have revealed the top cities in South Africa, ranked by mobile data consumption
  16. Kevin Lancaster

    South Africa’s mobile broadband future: your input needed

    South Africa’s mobile broadband future: your input needed Icasa has called for comments on its draft roadmap for mobile telephony
  17. Kevin Lancaster

    Top mobile broadband speeds in South Africa

    Top mobile broadband speeds in South Africa The latest Net Index statistics reveal which South African mobile operator is winning the broadband speed battle
  18. Jan

    The best mobile broadband speeds in South Africa – Ookla

    Where you will get the best mobile broadband speeds in SA The revamped Ookla Net Index website reveals in which areas, and from which operator, you will get the highest average mobile broadband speeds.
  19. 0

    3G Modem with external Antenna

    Morning Gents, i have a quick question- i recently moved to a new house but i am having problems with signal, so i bought an external antenna(Network Booster) now i just require a modem for me to plug the antenna into, the modem i have currently is a E5331 Huawei router which can not take an...
  20. jes

    The sad truth about SA’s mobile speeds

    The sad truth about SA’s mobile speeds The latest Akamai State of the Internet Report reveals an inconvenient truth about South Africa’s average mobile access speeds
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