Is 40 Mbps fibre enough for a family of 4?

Yes — 40 Mbps is the most-recommended tier for SA families. It comfortably handles two simultaneous 4K streams, a console gaming online, parents on video calls and 10+ background smart devices.

Can I run two Zoom calls at once on 40 Mbps?

Yes. Two HD Zoom/Teams calls each use ~3 Mbps up + 3 Mbps down. 40 Mbps leaves plenty of room for streaming and other use alongside.

Is 40 Mbps enough for online gaming?

More than enough. Online gaming uses very little bandwidth (under 1 Mbps in most titles) — what matters is fibre's low latency, which is identical at every tier. Game patch downloads finish 4× faster than on 10 Mbps.

Should I get 40 Mbps or 100 Mbps?

If you're a family of 3–5 with normal usage, 40 Mbps is enough. Step up to 100 Mbps if you have heavy uploads (Twitch streamer, video editor), run a small business, or have 15+ active devices.

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40 Mbps · Multi-Device

40 Mbps Fibre Multi-Device

The family standard. 40 Mbps handles 4K on two TVs, a console game online, a parent on Teams and a kid on TikTok — all at once. The tier most South African households actually need.

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At a glance

What 40 Mbps actually gives you

Real-world expectations for a 40 Mbps fibre line — based on average device count, codec efficiency and SA peering as of 2026.

Activity	Verdict	What to expect
4K streaming (2 devices)	Great	Two simultaneous Netflix/Disney+ 4K streams with headroom to spare.
Console gaming + streaming	Great	PS5/Xbox online gameplay alongside someone watching 4K elsewhere — no impact.
Two simultaneous Zoom calls	Great	Both partners on HD video calls with kids streaming in another room.
Working from home (2 people)	Great	Cloud sync, video calls, Slack, file uploads — all comfortable for two adults.
Game patch downloads	Great	100 GB patch ≈ 5.5 hours. Start it after lunch, done by dinner.
Smart home / IoT (10+ devices)	Great	Cameras, doorbells, sensors, Alexa, smart TVs all coexist without lag.
Live streaming to Twitch/YouTube	~ OK	1080p stream uses ~6 Mbps upload. Fine on symmetric 40/40, tight on asymmetric.
5 GB HD movie download	Great	Approximately 18 minutes.

Suitability

Who 40 Mbps is built for

Multi-Device — best for family homes. Here's where it shines and where it falls short.

Best for

Families of 3–5
Parents WFH, kids streaming or gaming, smart home devices in the background — all comfortably.
Households with gamers
Console patches and Steam downloads finish in a fraction of the time without choking other users.
Two-adult WFH households
Both partners on simultaneous Zoom/Teams calls without quality dropouts.

Not for you if

You run a small business with file servers or cloud backups
You stream/upload high-bitrate content (Twitch, YouTube)
You have 15+ smart devices and constant 4K streams
You move massive files daily (video editors, photographers)

Step up to 100 Mbps →

Why choose this tier

The case for 40 Mbps

True multi-device tier

10+ connected devices is the norm in SA homes. 40 Mbps is the first tier where you stop noticing them.

Two 4K streams, no compromise

Lounge and bedroom can both run 4K Netflix simultaneously without anyone seeing buffering.

Symmetric uploads on Vuma/Frogfoot

40/40 Mbps means cloud backups, video calls and uploads keep pace with downloads.

Game-friendly

Console patches, Steam downloads and online play all comfortable. Latency is fibre-grade at every tier.

Future-proof for kids growing up

As kids grow into gaming and streaming, 40 Mbps holds up where 20 Mbps would start to crack.

Best value for SA families

Price-per-Mbps drops sharply at 40 Mbps. You're paying ~30% more than 20 Mbps for double the speed.

Live deals

Live 40 Mbps fibre deals

Every 40 Mbps (or close) fibre deal we track across Webafrica, MWeb, Afrihost and RSAweb. Sorted cheapest first.

40/20 Mbps Uncapped

Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical

R427pm

What's free

Wi-Fi included
Free installation