FTTH Recommendations on Vumatel

[redspark]

Howzat,

Any points would be appreciated.

I am currently with Mindthespeed (100/100Mbps @ R895/m, month-to-month) on Vumatel. I am looking a reliable, cheaper option. Using the Vumatel search tool, the following ISP are listed:
1. IPComms (24m contract)
2. ASAP (12m contract)
3. Supersonic (month-to-month)
4. Vodacom (month-to-month or 12m contract)
5. C-Way (month-to-month)
6. Wirulink (month-to-month)
7. Webafrica (month-to-month)

The cheapest is C-Way (R728/m), followed by Wirulink (R810/m).

Cheers.

 

[Jaseyyxx]

Howzat,

Any points would be appreciated.

I am currently with Mindthespeed (100/100Mbps @ R895/m, month-to-month) on Vumatel. I am looking a reliable, cheaper option. Using the Vumatel search tool, the following ISP are listed:
1. IPComms (24m contract)
2. ASAP (12m contract)
3. Supersonic (month-to-month)
4. Vodacom (month-to-month or 12m contract)
5. C-Way (month-to-month)
6. Wirulink (month-to-month)
7. Webafrica (month-to-month)

The cheapest is C-Way (R728/m), followed by Wirulink (R810/m).

Cheers.

I'd recommend afrihost, they have a big presence on the forum and generally have a great network. No problems from my side

 

[Despaireon]

Howzat,

Any points would be appreciated.

I am currently with Mindthespeed (100/100Mbps @ R895/m, month-to-month) on Vumatel. I am looking a reliable, cheaper option. Using the Vumatel search tool, the following ISP are listed:
1. IPComms (24m contract)
2. ASAP (12m contract)
3. Supersonic (month-to-month)
4. Vodacom (month-to-month or 12m contract)
5. C-Way (month-to-month)
6. Wirulink (month-to-month)
7. Webafrica (month-to-month)

The cheapest is C-Way (R728/m), followed by Wirulink (R810/m).

Cheers.

Supersonic,Vodacom and Webafrica is a NO go. Dont look anywhere near that direction unless you're a masochists

 

[redspark]

Thanks for the pointers

 

[redspark]

I'd recommend afrihost, they have a big presence on the forum and generally have a great network. No problems from my side

Just slight more Rs than MTS. To be honest, I am happy with MTS (been with a customer since 2018). But, I need a cheaper option.

 

[CrypticZA]

Out of those choices i'd say rather drop your speed and stay with someone like MTS if you really looking to save some money, during this cable break i know people on Vodacom and Supersonic (MTN) who basically can't do anything at night.

WebAfrica customer support you can look on the forums is a nightmare and that price is probably only valid for 3 months then it will go higher.

The others look very small guys whose network could be dodgy/bad or they could be fly by nights...

IPComms can't find an AS number for...

ASAP are using dimension data for transit so enjoy those problems https://bgp.he.net/AS328327#_asinfo

C-way can't find an AS number for...

If i had to Wirulink would be my choice using a blend of WIOCC and Workonline https://bgp.he.net/AS37564#_asinfo

 

[DStvNothingOn]

Just slight more Rs than MTS. To be honest, I am happy with MTS (been with a customer since 2018). But, I need a cheaper option.

Home Connect is just a few slight less Rs than MTS.


But at the R850 to R950 range for 100M seems to be the industry norm, I would say the only real way to save money with out losing service standard is a speed downgrade to 50M line

With the PT involved it would probably be easier to down grade to 50 and stay with MTS, rather than trying to move to a new ISP.

 

[Pho3nix]

Drop down to 50mbps and go with Afrihost, WebSquad or Cool Ideas.
If you're trying to save bucks, rather get a ISP that's reliable

 

[STORMERSFAN]

Mind the speed are great..was with them for 18 months.. Sadly I also left because of a better price,as they didn't have the package I required.. Try RocketNet to see what the offer..

 

[redspark]

Out of those choices i'd say rather drop your speed and stay with someone like MTS if you really looking to save some money, during this cable break i know people on Vodacom and Supersonic (MTN) who basically can't do anything at night.

Drop down to 50mbps and go with Afrihost, WebSquad or Cool Ideas.
If you're trying to save bucks, rather get a ISP that's reliable

I will give that a try before moving to the other the recommended options, Tx a mil.