Vumatel confirms price increases

[Jan]

Vumatel increasing prices

Vumatel will increase pricing across its fibre packages by between 1.1% and 2.1% from 1 June 2023.

However, the fibre network operator (FNO) has announced that it will waive installation and activation fees from that date to offset the increase.

 

[system32]

How does a 50/50Mbps — 2.1% Vumatel increase translate to a 7% increase at the ISP level?

 

[r00igev@@r]

At least its not business fibre price yet...

 

[Totempole]

How does a 50/50Mbps — 2.1% Vumatel increase translate to a 7% increase at the ISP level?

Because the ISP's also need to "eat".

I really wish we had Openserve here. It was so close! Despite being a fully Vumatel covered suburb, Openserve started installing Fibre here. They stopped halfway through about 50 meters away from my property.

 

[HartsockZA]

At least its not business fibre price yet...

God help us

 

[STORMERSFAN]

I don't see my 25/25 there so I guess I'm not affected

 

[pinball wizard]

Another step closer to Tarana for me.

 

[STORMERSFAN]

No wonder they sent out that survey yesterday

 

[r00igev@@r]

God help us

Haaibo! That Ferrari isn't going to buy itself...

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Another step closer to Tarana for me.

I mean, sure... But also, why?

 

[RocketNet-Rep]

I don't see my 25/25 there so I guess I'm not affected

@STORMERSFAN we did not increase prices on the 25Mbps and 50Mbps packages. So you would not have received the communication.

 

[MGRobinson]

Received from Cybersmart yesterday.

Dear Valued Customer,​ ​ Please note that as of 1st June 2023, Vumatel will be implementing a price increase to all available circuit offerings. Unfortunately, Cybersmart is unable to absorb these adjustments and our pricing will be amended, as per the below table. You will be able to review these amendments on your next available invoice, which will be sent out to you on the 10th of May 2023. Uncapped Fibre Package New Monthly Fee Vat in* 50/50Mbps R649,00 100/100Mbps R849,00 200/200Mbps R1009,00 500/200Mbps R1169,00 1000/200Mbps R2109,00 1000/500Mbps R2399,00

 

[Jan]

How does a 50/50Mbps — 2.1% Vumatel increase translate to a 7% increase at the ISP level?

We've asked. Will do a follow-up if/when we get feedback.

Haaibo! That Ferrari isn't going to buy itself...

Sheeesh. These poor ISPs operate on razor-thin margins. Maybe a nice Merc or a Beemer or a Lexus for the big ones, but definitely no lambos

 

[pinball wizard]

I mean, sure... But also, why?

Home - Tarana Wireless, Inc.

Tarana Wireless, Inc. - Next-Generation Fixed Wireless - for point-to-multipoint, PTP, and NLoS

www.taranawireless.com

 

[Pak Fa Fui]

Prices must be lowered not increased, these guys dont understand their pricing and will end up messing up the industry

 

[pinball wizard]

Sheeesh. These poor ISPs operate on razor-thin margins. Maybe a nice Merc or a Beemer or a Lexus for the big ones, but definitely no lambos

I've been through some of the ISP parking lots. "Razor thin" is doing a lot of heavy lifting there.

 

[Corelli]

I am on a 200mbps line, but hardly get 45Mbps from them. Most days I am happy with 7-10Mbps. Pity Openserv isnt in our area or I would switch.

 

[Corelli]

How does a 50/50Mbps — 2.1% Vumatel increase translate to a 7% increase at the ISP level?

extra 4.9% admin fees.

 

[Swa]

I've been through some of the ISP parking lots. "Razor thin" is doing a lot of heavy lifting there.

Razor thin does not mean the employees are razor thin.

 

[Vorastra]

While MFN are putting prices down, everyone else seems to be increasing. Weird.