Move ADSL to Telkom Deal?

[vorman]

Hi

Just want input from you guys regarding switching my ADSL to Telkom, after seeing their promo:
Link: https://secure.telkom.co.za/today/shop/home/plan/dsl-uncapped-internet/

My current set up:
ADSL LINE 2Mbps : R165
Telephone Line with call more: R216
Vox ISP Fat Pipe Lite: 50GB, with Bolt On after 6pm to 6am uncapped: R150

Total R531.
Whats making me doubt:
Service from Vox has been good. No throttling at all.
The package from Vox can be used at any line speeds, no need to upgrade the package if I upgrade line speed.

For R68 a month more, is it worth loosing the Vox Package, service from Vox and moving to Telkom for a 4Mbps ADSL connection? Please also advise on Telkom FUP and how does their soft cap work if any.

 

[Spontaneous spinach]

The important question, how much data would you use a month?

 

[vorman]

The important question, how much data would you use a month?

Data Varies. Some months Below R100GB, others almost R200Gb.
I dont think i've reached R300GB, maybe i would with a faster connection. I do stream a lot, not above 480 though because it battles. With a 4Mbps line, my streaming would be HD and hence more data usage

 

[LCBXX]

Look around the internet for someone offering their VOX R164 promo account that now sits at 400GB capped.

 

[vorman]

Look around the internet for someone offering their VOX R164 promo account that now sits at 400GB capped.

It still means I must upgrade my 2mbps line from telkom to 4mbps at a cost of R134pm extra. This deal means only a R68 increase pm.

 

[Singularity1]

If I'm not mistaken isn't Telkom upgrading 2mbps line to 4mbps from next month.

 

[JacquesD]

only on fibre.

 

[Fox1]

Ain't the Telkom 4mbps uncapped restricted to 180gb and then shaping sets in?

There might be a price reduction or increase in data with ADSL packages though in August/September.

 

[vorman]

Ain't the Telkom 4mbps uncapped restricted to 180gb and then shaping sets in?

There might be a price reduction or increase in data with ADSL packages though in August/September.

That's what I wanted to know also. What is their softcap and shaping or throttling limits.
Atm I don't think I get throttled on vox.

 

[MGRobinson]

That's what I wanted to know also. What is their softcap and shaping or throttling limits.
Atm I don't think I get throttled on vox.

I'm on the deal and used 250 GB last month without being throttled. Don't notice throttling/shaping either. It's a good deal.

Check the attached picture. You'll see the blue bar...it has to go all the way around before the AUP is applied.

 

[vorman]

I'm on the deal and used 250 GB last month without being throttled. Don't notice throttling/shaping either. It's a good deal.

Check the attached picture. You'll see the blue bar...it has to go all the way around before the AUP is applied.
View attachment 450082

Thank you very much. Is it the same special you got? R599? Voice and adsl line included?
And what's the night surfer data for if on an uncapped package?

So we can assume that the FUP kicks in after 400Gb looking at the picture.

 

[ponder]

Thank you very much. Is it the same special you got? R599? Voice and adsl line included?
And what's the night surfer data for if on an uncapped package?

So we can assume that the FUP kicks in after 400Gb looking at the picture.

I'm on the same deal but fibre instead of adsl, it's R599 all inclusive (voice line/data line/isp data).

With night surfer whatever you use between 00:00-07:00 is not factored into the FUP calculations.

 

[Spontaneous spinach]

Thank you very much. Is it the same special you got? R599? Voice and adsl line included?
And what's the night surfer data for if on an uncapped package?

So we can assume that the FUP kicks in after 400Gb looking at the picture.

There's tiers of FUP on telkom, even if you reach FUP 1 you'll get throttled for a few hours during peak time at half the speed so, Go for it!
month to month, not a contract!

 

[MGRobinson]

Thank you very much. Is it the same special you got? R599? Voice and adsl line included?
And what's the night surfer data for if on an uncapped package?

ponder answered it is R599 all inclusive for Fibre or ADSL.

 

[vorman]

There's tiers of FUP on telkom, even if you reach FUP 1 you'll get throttled for a few hours during peak time at half the speed so, Go for it!
month to month, not a contract!

Thanks guys. Also, where can I find this tier thing and the FUP conditions?

 

[Spontaneous spinach]

Thanks guys. Also, where can I find this tier thing and the FUP conditions?

join us here, https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=596707

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