Fibre in a rental property

[SAdata]

Hi forunites!

I'm looking at moving into a new rental property. The agent says the complex has fibre available but for our own account. How does one go about getting fibre set up? I assume it isn't a new install, but when I put the address in afrihosts site it says its Vuma and it will take approx 6 weeks to install!

Has anyone gone through this process?

Thanks

 

[adam_g]

Hi forunites!

I'm looking at moving into a new rental property. The agent says the complex has fibre available but for our own account. How does one go about getting fibre set up? I assume it isn't a new install, but when I put the address in afrihosts site it says its Vuma and it will take approx 6 weeks to install!

Has anyone gone through this process?

Thanks

Its simple ask your landlord for permission in writing

Ask if he will agree to the install costs and he/she keeps the router when you leave.

If the install is free better and you can take the free router most isps give when you leave.

You'd then go about the install yourself some networks ask for forms to be filled out by the landlord.

 

[Geoff.D]

Its simple ask your landlord for permission in writing

Ask if he will agree to the install costs and he/she keeps the router when you leave.

If the install is free better and you can take the free router most isps give when you leave.

You'd then go about the install yourself some forms ask for the landlord to fill out

The router you can take, but the fibre line terminating unit has to remain and becomes a fixture. The six weeks? have no idea but suspect that is the standard answer. Is there an existing fibre and terminating unit in your unit? If so that is about the only thing that will speed up the process.

 

[adam_g]

The router you can take, but the fibre line terminating unit has to remain and becomes a fixture. The six weeks? have no idea but suspect that is the standard answer. Is there an existing fibre and terminating unit in your unit? If so that is about the only thing that will speed up the process.

Yes, can't imagine someone pulling the fibre out and taking it. Would be funny though

 

[ScorpioZA]

Will the new tenants have to pay the full install price again? I'm assuming they would just remove all services related to the object number and let the new tenants add their own services again? No need to pay 2k again for software changes (ie no drilling, cabling etc)?

 

[Venomous]

Its simple ask your landlord for permission in writing

Ask if he will agree to the install costs and he/she keeps the router when you leave.

If the install is free better and you can take the free router most isps give when you leave.

You'd then go about the install yourself some networks ask for forms to be filled out by the landlord.

I am not a landlord, but if I was I would never sign up on behalf of a tenant. While not all are contracts, there are some ISPs that offer 24 month contracts, and if that is selected/only option in area then the landlord could end up paying for months for an unused service.
Fibre is not an essential service and as such it should be for the tenant's account should they feel the urge to have it.

 

[adam_g]

Will the new tenants have to pay the full install price again? I'm assuming they would just remove all services related to the object number and let the new tenants add their own services again? No need to pay 2k again for software changes (ie no drilling, cabling etc)?

Yes, once the CPE is in it remains on the property, most CPE'S are property of the fibre company though.

So when said tenant moves out all the new tenant would need to do is get an isp and router.

 

[adam_g]

I am not a landlord, but if I was I would never sign up on behalf of a tenant. While not all are contracts, there are some ISPs that offer 24 month contracts, and if that is selected/only option in area then the landlord could end up paying for months for an unused service.
Fibre is not an essential service and as such it should be for the tenant's account should they feel the urge to have it.

I'm not talking about the monthly subscription from the isp. (no landlord would pay this unless it's a cottage or something)

My install was free asked my landlord he had no issue actually asked me what package im getting as he wants to get also as he stays down the road.

At the end of the day you bettering your landlords home but if they not willing to pay the install fee then if you really want fibre that bad just get permission and pay it yourself.

 

[SAdata]

I am not a landlord, but if I was I would never sign up on behalf of a tenant. While not all are contracts, there are some ISPs that offer 24 month contracts, and if that is selected/only option in area then the landlord could end up paying for months for an unused service.
Fibre is not an essential service and as such it should be for the tenant's account should they feel the urge to have it.

Pretty sure in most normal countries internet is now a basic human right...

I wouldn't expect the landlord to take out the sub in their name, but I would expect them to pay the once off installation costs as it is a good selling point

OK, so they confirmed that there is fibre terminating in the complex but not the apartment... So would need to connect from the complex into the unit still. How long does it generally take to install?

 

[irBosOtter]

I did not even bother to ask the landlord where I rent. I did tell him when I leave he can add fibre ready to his advertisement for whomever will take over from me in 6 months time.

 

[Venomous]

OK, so they confirmed that there is fibre terminating in the complex but not the apartment... So would need to connect from the complex into the unit still. How long does it generally take to install?

Depends on who installed it and which ISP. 5 days to 6 weeks

 

[SAdata]

Depends on who installed it and which ISP. 5 days to 6 weeks

Africr@ps website says 6 weeks... Its Vumatel. Keen to go with Cool Ideas. How long do they take?

 

[cavedog]

This whole thread confuses me.

You rent the property. You need to pay the installation fee and activation fee. If you move you cancel and move on with your life. The next tenant will pay the activation fee and/or any applicable installation fees if any is needed.

Where I rent now I paid for installation. When I move out end of the month I'm taking the router with me and the box stays though.

You need to remember that the ONT for example supplied by Openserve and A360 like in my case is usually linked to your account and probably won't be able to be used by the next tenant when they take a fibre package. The ONT is usually part of the installation fee.