Big RSAWeb FTTH outage
Internet service provider (ISP) RSAWeb is suffering from a widespread fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) outage.
Hundreds of RSAWeb users reported problems with accessing the Internet on the outage tracking website Downdetector on Saturday, 11 May 2024.
Hey all, I am hoping someone has experienced what I am experiencing.
I bought a house and took occupation. The previous owner gave notice late, so the fibre line in the house is registered to them per Vumatel. I am trying to get my ISP to active the line but Vumatel will not allow it. My ISP...
I am currently on the BF special with RSAWEB where I am paying R685 pm for the Vumatel FTTH 500/200Mbps Uncapped line. Was promised that the price would remain that for the first 12 months.
My statement for June now shows an invoice for R1,039.13.
Anyone else with RSAWEB whose BF deal was...
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