Entry-level FTTH price comparison

[Jan]

Entry-level fibre price showdown

Prominent fibre network operators (FNOs), including Vumatel, Openserve, and Frogfoot, have raised entry-level fibre speeds on their core packages while maintaining slower prepaid services in lower-income communities.

However, most smaller fibre networks still offer 10Mbps and 20Mbps on their main networks. MyBroadband compared the pricing of symmetrical and asymmetrical entry-level fibre packages available in South Africa.

 

[CataclysmZA]

Herotel, not listed in the article, offers 50Mbps symmetrical lines for R499.

If you're in a coverage area, it is very attractive.

 

[Sparky_za]

Why does it feel like prices haven't really moved much in the last couple years? Have I just not noticed?

 

[Polymathic]

@purple face charging almost R900 for a 20mb line, she has some nerve.

 

[Swa]

Offer entry level in all suburbs and not just "poor" ones. Also I don't see how R500+ can be regarded as entry level.

 

[Swa]

Why does it feel like prices haven't really moved much in the last couple years? Have I just not noticed?

Oh they have, UP!

 

[frost717]

Why does it feel like prices haven't really moved much in the last couple years? Have I just not noticed?

MFN offers 250Mbps for R799, one step above entry level. Hard to beat tbh.

 

[#bullsh*tmustfall]

This is interesting. I am trying to convert my Dstv Premium from satellite to streaming without any monthly cost increase. Currently paying (the new) premium price of 879 and streaming of same is 699 = 280 available for streaming. I'm realistic about getting an exact match but this is my "benchmark" and I accept that I may have to pay a bit more. I'm interested in Frogfoot's 20 + 20 package and have also looked at other similar ones. But, Vumatel, FNO in my area seems to have a minimum speed threshold of 50 + 50 which, obviously, cost a good deal more. I disappoints me (not to express my real feelings here) that I am shut out re the package that I want because the FNO disadvantages potential buyers at the lower end of the cost spectrum. That all said, i am not hugely tech savvy in thus arena and perhaps do not understand a lot but, why are some areas catered for at the low end and others not?

 

[bwana]

Openserve’s 40Mbps package is available for R547 monthly and offers a 20Mbps upload speed.

They used to offer a decently priced 50/25 until last month when they forged ahead with their price/speed increases. Downgrading to this 40/20 was my only option.

 

[r4nd0m]

Got 25/25 on Vumatel @ R439 through RocketNet.

Had 200/200 before and apart from downloads taking longer, it's pretty much the same experience. Saving R600, so it's not too shabby.

 

[rodga]

What happened to the speed increases on openserve web connect?
Was supposed to kick on on the 1 April

Openserve announces fibre speed upgrades

Openserve home fibre customers will be getting between 20-60% faster download speeds from April 2023.

mybroadband.co.za

Affordable Openserve Web Connect included in changes​

Finally, Openserve’s two Web Connect products, available in lower-income suburbs, will also get speed upgrades.


The 10/5Mbps package will change to a 20/10Mbps product, while the old 20/10Mbps option will be upgraded to 30/10Mbps speeds.

 

[ronz91]

My experience on Zoom is that prices have gone up.

 

[BBSA]

My experience on Zoom is that prices have gone up.

How did your experience on Zoom lead you to realize that the price had gone up?

 

[Polymathic]

What happened to the speed increases on openserve web connect?
Was supposed to kick on on the 1 April

Openserve announces fibre speed upgrades

Openserve home fibre customers will be getting between 20-60% faster download speeds from April 2023.

mybroadband.co.za

Does look like MyBB reported some fake news about speed increases for Web Connect.

Maybe @Jan or @AfriNatic can offer us an explanation when they come back to the office after the easter holiday

 

[AfriNatic]

Does look like MyBB reported some fake news about speed increases for Web Connect.

Maybe @Jan or @AfriNatic can offer us an explanation when they come back to the office after the easter holiday

Morning,

Web Connect speeds have also changed. 10Mbps moved to 20Mbps and 20Mbps moved to 30Mbps. Dev is still working on the changes which should reflect on the website soon but speed have already been changed accordingly on Openserve side.

 

[STORMERSFAN]

This is interesting. I am trying to convert my Dstv Premium from satellite to streaming without any monthly cost increase. Currently paying (the new) premium price of 879 and streaming of same is 699 = 280 available for streaming. I'm realistic about getting an exact match but this is my "benchmark" and I accept that I may have to pay a bit more. I'm interested in Frogfoot's 20 + 20 package and have also looked at other similar ones. But, Vumatel, FNO in my area seems to have a minimum speed threshold of 50 + 50 which, obviously, cost a good deal more. I disappoints me (not to express my real feelings here) that I am shut out re the package that I want because the FNO disadvantages potential buyers at the lower end of the cost spectrum. That all said, i am not hugely tech savvy in thus arena and perhaps do not understand a lot but, why are some areas catered for at the low end and others not?

I have a 25/25 for R439 through rocketnet through vuma(area dependent) u might wanna check to see if you qualify

 

[Speedster]

This is interesting. I am trying to convert my Dstv Premium from satellite to streaming without any monthly cost increase. Currently paying (the new) premium price of 879 and streaming of same is 699 = 280 available for streaming. I'm realistic about getting an exact match but this is my "benchmark" and I accept that I may have to pay a bit more. I'm interested in Frogfoot's 20 + 20 package and have also looked at other similar ones. But, Vumatel, FNO in my area seems to have a minimum speed threshold of 50 + 50 which, obviously, cost a good deal more. I disappoints me (not to express my real feelings here) that I am shut out re the package that I want because the FNO disadvantages potential buyers at the lower end of the cost spectrum. That all said, i am not hugely tech savvy in thus arena and perhaps do not understand a lot but, why are some areas catered for at the low end and others not?

Fibre network operators (FNO) lay fibre at great expense in different areas. Very rarely does an FNO lay fibre if there is already an existing network in that area. These companies then determine the products they offer which are sold to customers via internet service providers (ISP). Customers are limited to the options provided by the FNO in their area.

 

[ronz91]

How did your experience on Zoom lead you to realize that the price had gone up?

they literally told us lol

 

[BBSA]

they literally told us lol

Ok

 

[ronz91]

Ok

Dear Valued Customer.

We hope you are doing well today.

Zoom Fibre has communicated to us that after attentive consideration of any potential changes in their pricing to ISPs, Zoom Fibre has decided to adjust its pricing offering to continue to provide industry-leading services. This is to ensure that their offering remains relevant and competitive. Kindly note that part of the price increase is to maintain high-quality product and service provision. The below line speeds’ subscriptions will be invoiced as per the new pricing effective from the 1st of March 2023