New connection - Options

[Lord Slayer]

First of, the only internet connection i have had aside from the cellphone was the old Telkom R7/weekend connection back when i was still living with my parents. So now that im thinking of getting my own i need some pointers as the websites i have looked at is not clearing up the confusion.

The connection will be mostly used for the kids' schoolwork with a few downloads thrown in here and there.
Based on another thread here i am looking at the following:
DSL line - Afrihost 2MBs R159
ISP - Vox Fatpipe Home 100Gb R99

However, is there any other costs involved (aside from a router that is)?
Will there still be a charge from Telkom or is the line part form Afrihost including line rental for instance.

any pointers is welcome including changes to the Service providers, though i think its the cheapest option from what ive seen so far.

 

[ponder]

There will also be the telkom voiceline rental R199.

Here's a prtty good deal https://secure.telkom.co.za/today/shop/home/plan/fibre-uncapped-internet/

 

[Lord Slayer]

Ah, knew it was too good to be true. Lol.
Was kinda hoping to get something under R500.

That deal is icluding a modem which i allready have. Any idea what the pricing on that deal would be on a month to month option?

 

[Lord Slayer]

Just had a look at Telkom's coverage and they say my area has VDSL up to 10Mbps available, does that mean i can only get that speed or can i still opt for a lower 2/4Mbps?

Also, how does Telkom's Unlimitedhome 4mbs compare to the Vox/Afrihost combo i mentioned earlier?

 

[ponder]

That deal is icluding a modem which i allready have. Any idea what the pricing on that deal would be on a month to month option?

Price is the same but no 24month contract.

Just had a look at Telkom's coverage and they say my area has VDSL up to 10Mbps available, does that mean i can only get that speed or can i still opt for a lower 2/4Mbps?

Also, how does Telkom's Unlimitedhome 4mbs compare to the Vox/Afrihost combo i mentioned earlier?

No you can get lower speeds, 2Mb/s will be falling away at the end of the month when telkom bumbs their clients up to 4Mb/s.

No idea never used the others.

 

[Lord Slayer]

Thanks ponder. That clears up a few things.

Anyone else know whether i should go with Telkom or other options? Considering the R200 line rental that is needed with any other options the Telkom offer looks like the one to go with rather.

 

[Lord Slayer]

Does the vdsl use the same router as adsl? The router i have is a totolink nd300.