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    20 Mbps · Media Streaming

    20 Mbps Fibre Media Streaming

    The sweet spot for couples and small households. 20 Mbps comfortably runs a 4K stream on the TV plus a phone or two on Wi-Fi — without anyone noticing the other.

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    At a glance

    What 20 Mbps actually gives you

    Real-world expectations for a 20 Mbps fibre line — based on average device count, codec efficiency and SA peering as of 2026.

    ActivityVerdictWhat to expect
    4K streaming (1 device) GreatNetflix 4K uses ~25 Mbps but adapts. 20 Mbps gives high-quality 4K on most content.
    HD streaming (2 devices) GreatTwo HD streams fit easily — lounge TV + bedroom tablet.
    Video calls (1 person) GreatZoom, Teams and Google Meet all run smooth in HD.
    Online gaming (1 player) GreatConsole and PC gaming feel identical to 100 Mbps. Latency is what counts.
    Game patch downloads~ OK100 GB patch ≈ 11 hours. Fine if you start it overnight.
    Working from home (1 person) GreatCloud apps, Slack, video calls — comfortable for a single remote worker.
    Two simultaneous Zoom calls~ OKWill work but uploads may stutter if anyone else is sending files.
    5 GB HD movie download GreatApproximately 36 minutes.
    Suitability

    Who 20 Mbps is built for

    Media Streaming — best for couples / streaming. Here's where it shines and where it falls short.

    Best for

    • Couples & flatmates
      Two adults each on a phone + laptop, plus a smart TV in the lounge.
    • Small streaming households
      Netflix in 4K on the lounge TV while the bedroom has YouTube on tablet.
    • Light remote workers
      One Zoom call at a time, with a partner browsing or streaming alongside.

    Not for you if

    • You have kids who game on console/PC every night
    • Two or more people need to be on Zoom/Teams simultaneously
    • You have 8+ Wi-Fi devices fighting for bandwidth
    • You download large files (games, video projects) regularly
    Step up to 40 Mbps
    Why choose this tier

    The case for 20 Mbps

    True 4K streaming

    First tier where Netflix, Disney+ and Showmax 4K streams hold steady without buffering.

    Symmetrical upload on most FNOs

    20/20 Mbps from Vumatel, Frogfoot and Octotel — meaning your upload matches your download.

    Comfortable for 2 people

    A couple working/streaming from home rarely hits the cap on this tier.

    Best price-per-Mbps in SA

    20 Mbps tends to be the value sweet spot — double the speed of 10 Mbps for ~R150 more.

    Handles smart home devices

    Cameras, doorbells, smart TVs and IoT all sit happily in the background on 20 Mbps.

    Future-proof for a year or two

    Even with one extra household member, 20 Mbps holds up — until you add gaming or a second WFH adult.

    Live deals

    Live 20 Mbps fibre deals

    Every 20 Mbps (or close) fibre deal we track across Webafrica, MWeb, Afrihost and RSAweb. Sorted cheapest first.

    20/10 Mbps · 7-day pass
    Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
    R99pm
    What's free
    • No contract
    • Top up like airtime
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    Recommended
    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
    R295pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free standard install
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    Recommended
    20/10 Mbps · 30-day pass
    Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
    R299pm
    What's free
    • No contract
    • Top up like airtime
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    Recommended
    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Asymmetrical
    R339pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    Recommended
    20/10 Mbps Flexi-Connect
    Openserve · Asymmetrical
    R339pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi 6 router
    • Free standard install
    • No contract
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    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
    R367pm
    What's free
    • Wi-Fi included
    • Free installation
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    Recommended
    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
    R529pm
    R379pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R1 725
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    Recommended
    30/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Asymmetrical
    R389pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    30/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Asymmetrical
    R395pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free standard install
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    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
    R399pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free wireless router
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Octotel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    R399pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R1 725
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Vumatel · Symmetrical
    R499pm
    R409pm
    Promo: first 3 months
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
    • Promo: first months discounted
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Vodacom Fibre · Symmetrical
    R499pm
    R409pm
    Promo: first 3 months
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
    • Promo: first months discounted
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Link Layer · Symmetrical
    R499pm
    R409pm
    Promo: first 3 months
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
    • Promo: first months discounted
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    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
    R417pm
    What's free
    • Wi-Fi included
    • Free installation
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    Recommended
    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Vumatel · Symmetrical
    R519pm
    R425pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R2 732
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    20/2 Mbps Uncapped
    Frogfoot · Asymmetrical
    R429pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    25/10 Mbps (Wi-Fi only) Uncapped
    Frogfoot Air · Asymmetrical
    R435pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
    R439pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Symmetrical
    R539pm
    R439pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R2 875
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Vumatel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    R449pm
    / first 2 months
    What's free
    • Free set-up worth R1 699
    • Free-to-Use router
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Metro Nova · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    R449pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R1 725
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Evotel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    R449pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R1 416
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    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
    R449pm
    What's free
    • Free wireless router
    • Free installation
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Symmetrical
    R509pm
    R450pm
    Promo: first 2 months
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
    • Promo: first months discounted
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Octotel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    R459pm
    / first 2 months
    What's free
    • Free set-up worth R1 699
    • Free-to-Use router
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    25/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Frogfoot Air · Asymmetrical
    R467pm
    What's free
    • Wi-Fi included
    • Free installation
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Evotel · Symmetrical
    R469pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    25/5 Mbps Uncapped
    Mitsol · Asymmetrical
    R479pm
    What's free
    • Free standard installation
    • Free Wi-Fi router
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Vodacom Fibre · Symmetrical
    R489pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Openserve · Symmetrical
    R497pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
    R599pm
    R499pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
    • Free setup worth R1 149
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    30/15 Mbps Uncapped
    Mitsol · Asymmetrical
    R600pm
    R500pm
    What's free
    • Free-to-Use router
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Vumatel · Symmetrical
    R517pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Frogfoot · Symmetrical
    R519pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free standard install
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Octotel · Symmetrical
    R525pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Metro Nova · Symmetrical
    R527pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Link Layer · Symmetrical
    R547pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    FibreSuburb Networks · Symmetrical
    R547pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    Recommended
    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Vumatel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free standard install
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Evotel · Symmetrical
    R549pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    25/10 Mbps Uncapped
    Frogfoot Air · Asymmetrical
    R559pm
    What's free
    • Free wireless router
    • Free setup worth R1 726
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Octotel · Symmetrical
    R559pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free standard install
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Unify · Symmetrical
    R575pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    20/10 Mbps Uncapped
    MTN Fibre · Asymmetrical
    R577pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Mitsol · Symmetrical
    R587pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
    R593pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    30/15 Mbps Uncapped
    Mitsol · Asymmetrical
    R597pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Link Africa · Symmetrical
    R597pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/15 Mbps Uncapped
    Thinkspeed · Asymmetrical
    R597pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    MTN Fibre · Symmetrical
    R597pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/15 Mbps Uncapped
    Thinkspeed · Asymmetrical
    R599pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Link Africa · Symmetrical
    R599pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
    R607pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Lightstruck · Symmetrical
    R615pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Mitsol · Symmetrical
    R617pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    DNATel · Symmetrical
    R627pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
    R637pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Fibonacci · Symmetrical
    R637pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    25/25 Mbps Uncapped
    Clear Access · Symmetrical
    R657pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Netstream · Symmetrical
    R657pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Fibonacci · Symmetrical
    R657pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Save up to R5 000
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    20/5 Mbps Uncapped
    Open Fibre · Asymmetrical
    R697pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    Thinkspeed · Symmetrical
    R737pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    20/5 Mbps Uncapped
    Open Fibre · Asymmetrical
    R750pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    TT Connect · Symmetrical
    R757pm
    What's free
    • FREE Wi-Fi router
    • Install fee at signup
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    30/30 Mbps Uncapped
    TT Connect · Symmetrical
    R789pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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    20/20 Mbps Uncapped
    Netstream · Symmetrical
    R912pm
    What's free
    • Free Wi-Fi router
    • Free install + activation
    • 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
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