Best Uncapped Wireless options in Cape Town

[troythector]

Hi,

I'm in the market for internet access but am feeling very limited at the moment. We do not have Telkom lines in our complex, so inet access has to be wireless and uncapped at a reasonable monthly cost (Max R500/month).

I do not game, so latencies are not a priority but do stream a fair bit. I'm currently looking @ Amobia's 3mb uncapped wisp option but am very skeptical as I have not read any good things about them. Is their service really that bad?

I would really appreciate if you wise members could suggest viable wireless alternatives in Bellville, Cape Town area. I'm open to anything but MTN, signal here is terrible.

Thanks all...

 

[breacher]

Not sure if they cover you, but Cape Connect got a solid reputation on here.

cape-connect.com

@ portculis - can you assist?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Sonic Wireless. Every time.

 

[portcullis]

Thanks Breacher.

That big tower on the building opposite SAIX belongs to us. If he's not blocked by trees or buildings, we may be able to provide service.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

Hi,

I'm in the market for internet access but am feeling very limited at the moment. We do not have Telkom lines in our complex, so inet access has to be wireless and uncapped at a reasonable monthly cost (Max R500/month).

I do not game, so latencies are not a priority but do stream a fair bit. I'm currently looking @ Amobia's 3mb uncapped wisp option but am very skeptical as I have not read any good things about them. Is their service really that bad?

I would really appreciate if you wise members could suggest viable wireless alternatives in Bellville, Cape Town area. I'm open to anything but MTN, signal here is terrible.

Thanks all...

Why uncapped? Stay away from any uncapped solution. People always overestimate their usage.

Can also recommend Cape Connect.

 

[troythector]

What is the average cap required online streaming services (i.e. Netflix, Showmax and a fair bit of youtube)?

On the Netflix website and since I'm looking at a 3mb internet connection, I could expect an SD stream quality (SD: 0.7 GB per hour). So based on an average of 2 hours viewing per day / 7 days per week multiplied by 4 weeks in the month, the month usage will be 39.2GB and that's for Netflix alone.

The wireless capped plans are just way too expensive to accomodate this.

 

[TheMightyQuin]

What is the average cap required online streaming services (i.e. Netflix, Showmax and a fair bit of youtube)?

On the Netflix website and since I'm looking at a 3mb internet connection, I could expect an SD stream quality (SD: 0.7 GB per hour). So based on an average of 2 hours viewing per day / 7 days per week multiplied by 4 weeks in the month, the month usage will be 39.2GB and that's for Netflix alone.

The wireless capped plans are just way too expensive to accomodate this.

From my experience wireless capped bundles are normally cheaper than uncapped?

 

[troythector]

From my experience wireless capped bundles are normally cheaper than uncapped?

It looks like Amobia's Uncapped pricing is a bit more competitive.

This is their revised pricing: