1st cheapest
R845
R99
/ month
R0.99/Mbps
100 / 100 Mbps
Octotel · via RSAweb · promo rate, reverts to R845
Get this dealCheapest Fibre Deals in SA
Cheapest fibre deals in South Africa - the complete, independently-ranked list of every affordable uncapped fibre package from R99/mo, across 42 networks and 204 packages on Webafrica, MWeb, Afrihost, RSAweb, Vox, Herotel and Accelerit. Free router, free install, no long-term contract.
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Every Cheap Fibre Deal under R700
Every uncapped fibre line under R700/month from Webafrica, MWeb, Afrihost, RSAweb, Vox, Herotel and Accelerit - sorted cheapest first. Each deal is tagged with its ISP's FastestFibre score and Trustpilot rating, so you can see at a glance whether the cheap price comes with reliable service.
Prices checked 1 November 2026 · price-per-Mbps shown on every deal
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R519pm
R419pm
R13.97/Mbps
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R429pm
R21.45/Mbps
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
Cheapest
100/100 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Symmetrical
R845pm
R99pm
R0.99/Mbps
Promo: first 2 months
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
20/10 Mbps · 14-day pass
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R205pm
What's free
- No contract
- Free installation
2nd cheapest
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R495pm
R249pm
R8.30/Mbps
Promo: first 3 months
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
10/10 Mbps · prepaid pass
Vuma Reach · Symmetrical
R275pm
What's free
- No contract
- Free installation
3rd cheapest
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Accelerit · Symmetrical
R293pm
R29.30/Mbps
Journey Series
What's free
- Uncapped, unshaped, unthrottled
- Month-to-month
- VoIP add-on available
55/25 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Asymmetrical
R599pm
R299pm
R5.44/Mbps
Promo: first 2 months
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
300/200 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Asymmetrical
R895pm
R299pm
R1.00/Mbps
Promo: first 2 months
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R307pm
R30.70/Mbps
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
5/5 Mbps Uncapped
FibreSuburb Networks · Symmetrical
R309pm
R61.80/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1725
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R315pm
R31.50/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R319pm
R31.90/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R2000
5/5 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R337pm
R67.40/Mbps
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Evotel Pulse · Symmetrical
R345pm
R34.50/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Thinkspeed · Asymmetrical
R349pm
R34.90/Mbps
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free install + activation
- 60 free voice mins (Vobi)
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Evotel · Symmetrical
R535pm
R355pm
R11.83/Mbps
Promo: first 2 months
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R365pm
R18.25/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-use router
- Free install promo
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R367pm
R18.35/Mbps
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R369pm
R18.45/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R2000
5/5 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R379pm
R75.80/Mbps
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R529pm
R379pm
R12.63/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1725
- New installs only
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Fibre Geeks · Asymmetrical
R479pm
R379pm
R18.95/Mbps
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Accelerit · Symmetrical
R393pm
R15.72/Mbps
Journey Series
What's free
- Uncapped, unshaped, unthrottled
- Month-to-month
- VoIP add-on available
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Cheapest R/Mbps in SA
Sticker price isn't value. Divide the monthly price by the download speed - the lower the R/Mbps, the better the deal. Under R700, Vumatel 1000/250 · RSAweb wins at R0.70 per Mbps. Promotional rates revert: Vumatel 1000/250 · RSAweb goes back to R1 375; Octotel 100/100 · RSAweb goes back to R845; Octotel 300/200 · RSAweb goes back to R895; Vumatel 500/200 · RSAweb goes back to R1 245; Vumatel 200/200 · RSAweb goes back to R1 095; Frogfoot 240/120 · RSAweb goes back to R975.
| Package | Monthly price | Download | Price per Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vumatel 1000/250 · RSAwebBest value | R699 | 1000 Mbps | R0.70 |
| Octotel 100/100 · RSAweb | R99 | 100 Mbps | R0.99 |
| Octotel 300/200 · RSAweb | R299 | 300 Mbps | R1.00 |
| Vumatel 500/200 · RSAweb | R699 | 500 Mbps | R1.40 |
| Vumatel 200/200 · RSAweb | R539 | 200 Mbps | R2.69 |
| Frogfoot 240/120 · RSAweb | R699 | 240 Mbps | R2.91 |
Cheapest advertised isn’t cheapest to own
Rank the whole catalogue by advertised monthly price, then rank it again by what twelve months actually costs — promotional rate for the months it runs, standing rate after that, plus the once-off install or activation fee — and the two orderings disagree. This is measure (B) from the intro below, computed rather than asserted.
What the advertised rate impliesWhat year one actually costs
| # | Package | Advertised | Reverts to | Once-off | 12-month total | Effective /mo | Rank on cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSAwebOctotel · 100/100 Mbps | R99 | R845after 2 mo | R250 | R8 898 | R742+R7 710 vs advertised | 145outside the top 10 |
| 2 | RSAwebMetro Nexus · 30/30 Mbps | R249 | R495after 3 mo | R250 | R5 452 | R454+R2 464 vs advertised | 23outside the top 10 |
| 3 | AcceleritAccelerit · 10/10 Mbps | R293 | — | R49 | R3 565 | R297+R49 vs advertised | 1 |
| 4 | RSAwebOctotel · 55/25 Mbps | R299 | R599after 2 mo | R250 | R6 838 | R570+R3 250 vs advertised | 64outside the top 10 |
| 5 | RSAwebOctotel · 300/200 Mbps | R299 | R895after 2 mo | R250 | R9 798 | R817+R6 210 vs advertised | 206outside the top 10 |
| 6 | AfrihostOpenserve Web Connect · 10/5 Mbps | R307 | — | not stated | R3 684 | R307 | 2 |
| 7 | MwebFibreSuburb Networks · 5/5 Mbps | R309 | — | R1 248 | R4 956 | R413+R1 248 vs advertised | 12outside the top 10 |
| 8 | RSAwebOpenserve Web Connect · 10/5 Mbps | R315 | — | R250 | R4 030 | R336+R250 vs advertised | 4 |
| 9 | MwebOpenserve Web Connect · 10/5 Mbps | R319 | — | not stated | R3 828 | R319 | 3 |
| 10 | AfrihostComtel Fibre · 5/5 Mbps | R337 | — | R1 497 | R5 541 | R462+R1 497 vs advertised | 24outside the top 10 |
A once-off installation or activation charge is paid once, so it weighs on year one and not on year two. Where a line wins on the advertised rate but loses over twelve months, check how long you expect to keep it, and compare on effective monthly cost rather than on the headline. Next: compare fibre deals side by side.
Paying less for more speed
The cheapest line at your speed is often not the cheapest way to get online. At almost every tier we track, the cheapest package one tier faster costs less than the typical package one tier slower — so if your address reaches that network, moving up a tier can cost you nothing.
Median package at this tierCheapest package one tier faster
| Tier | Packages | Median price | Median R/Mbps | Cheapest one tier up | Difference | Beaten by it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mbps | 20 | R447 | R39.90 | 20 Mbps at R249 — RSAweb on Metro Nexus | −R198 | 20 of 20100% |
| 20 Mbps | 85 | R525 | R19.90 | 40 Mbps at R299 — RSAweb on Octotel | −R226 | 84 of 8599% |
| 40 Mbps | 140 | R697 | R13.43 | 100 Mbps at R99 — RSAweb on Octotel | −R598 | 140 of 140100% |
| 100 Mbps | 150 | R879 | R8.69 | 200 Mbps at R299 — RSAweb on Octotel | −R580 | 149 of 15099% |
| 200 Mbps | 120 | R1 110 | R5.04 | 500 Mbps at R699 — RSAweb on Vumatel | −R411 | 116 of 12097% |
| 500 Mbps | 91 | R1 297 | R2.59 | 1 Gbps at R699 — RSAweb on Vumatel | −R598 | 90 of 9199% |
What Are the Cheapest Fibre Deals in South Africa?
"Cheapest" depends how you cut it: (A) the lowest sticker price per month, (B) the lowest total cost over 12 months once router and install fees are added, or (C) the best price-per-Mbps. All three matter - and the cheapest by one measure is rarely the cheapest by all three.
By sticker price, the cheapest uncapped, monthly-billed fibre line in the table above is Octotel 100/100 Mbps for R99/month on RSAweb, a promotional rate that reverts to R845 - R1 188 over twelve months before any once-off order or router fee. The catch is the speed: 100 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up is a one-person line, not a household one.
By price-per-Mbps, the winner under R700 is Vumatel 1000/250 at R699 on RSAweb - R0.70 per Mbps of download, a promotional rate that reverts to R1 375. Stay under R400 and the best per-megabit line is Octotel 100/100 at R99 on RSAweb - R0.99 per Mbps, a promotional rate that reverts to R845.
Pre-paid passes are listed in the table too, but they are excluded from every "cheapest" and "from" figure on this page: their price buys one pass over its validity window, not a month of service, so comparing them against monthly lines is comparing two different things.
Coverage is decided street-by-street: every recommendation on this page is conditional on your address being lit up by the relevant Fibre Network Operator. The first thing to do is always an address coverage check - the cheapest deal you can actually get installed is the only one that counts.
The Cheapest 6 Right Now
The six cheapest monthly-billed lines in the table above, taken straight from it. All are uncapped and sold by Webafrica, MWeb, Afrihost or RSAweb over a South African fibre network.
2nd cheapest
R495
R249
/ month
R8.30/Mbps
30 / 30 Mbps
Metro Nexus · via RSAweb · promo rate, reverts to R495
Get this deal3rd cheapest
Accelerit
Accelerit
R293
/ month
R29.30/Mbps
10 / 10 Mbps
Accelerit · via Accelerit
Get this deal4th cheapest
R599
R299
/ month
R5.44/Mbps
55 / 25 Mbps
Octotel · via RSAweb · promo rate, reverts to R599
Get this deal5th cheapest
R895
R299
/ month
R1.00/Mbps
300 / 200 Mbps
Octotel · via RSAweb · promo rate, reverts to R895
Get this deal6th cheapest
R307
/ month
R30.70/Mbps
10 / 5 Mbps
Openserve Web Connect · via Afrihost
Get this dealCheapest Fibre by City
South African fibre coverage is decided one street at a time. Here's a snapshot of the dominant networks in each major metro and what the cheapest available deal typically looks like.
Johannesburg
Networks
Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Metrofibre, Octotel
Best coverage of any SA metro. Openserve and Vumatel entry packages are available in most northern and southern suburbs.
Cape Town
Networks
Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel
Octotel and Vumatel dominate the Atlantic Seaboard, Southern Suburbs and CBD. Openserve covers the Northern Suburbs and Helderberg.
Pretoria
Networks
Openserve, Vumatel, Metrofibre, Frogfoot
Strong Openserve and Metrofibre coverage across Centurion, Brooklyn, Menlo Park and Waterkloof.
Durban / eThekwini
Networks
Openserve, Vumatel, Frogfoot
Openserve leads with the widest coverage on the upper Berea, Durban North, Umhlanga and the Bluff.
Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
Networks
Openserve, Frogfoot, Mitsol
Openserve and Mitsol are the dominant networks, and the entry packages in the table above are widely available.
East London
Networks
Openserve, Frogfoot
Openserve covers most suburbs; Frogfoot is rolling out aggressively through 2026.
Bloemfontein
Networks
Openserve, Vumatel, Mitsol
Openserve has the broadest footprint; Vumatel and Mitsol are filling in the gaps suburb by suburb.
Polokwane
Networks
Openserve, Frogfoot
Openserve is the only network with significant coverage; Frogfoot is expanding through 2026.
Nelspruit / Mbombela
Networks
Openserve, Vumatel
Openserve dominates; Vumatel coverage is growing in the central suburbs.
Cheap Fibre vs LTE, 5G & ADSL
Cheap fibre is now the cheapest real internet you can buy in South Africa - beating LTE on price, ADSL on speed and 5G on reliability.
| Technology | Typical Speed | Monthly | Install | Contract | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fibre (R99) | 100/100 Mbps | R99 | Free | Month-to-month | The cheapest monthly fibre line in the table above - RSAweb on Octotel. |
| Fixed LTE | Up to null Mbps on the entry tier | from R269 | Router usually included | Not stated on the public listing | Hard-locked, not uncapped - usage stops at the plan threshold. Worth it only if fibre is unavailable at your address. |
| 5G Home | Up to 15 Mbps on the entry tier | from R369 | Router usually included | Month-to-month or 12 months | 100GB at full speed plus a 100GB 5G bundle, then throttling. Faster than cheap fibre in bursts, but most plans throttle or hard-lock where fibre does not. |
| ADSL (legacy) | 2–10 Mbps | R449+ inc. line | Telkom fee | Month-to-month | Avoid. Telkom is decommissioning copper. No reason to start a new ADSL line in 2026. |
Fibre figures are computed from our tracked catalogue. The fixed-LTE and 5G prices were read from each operator's own site on 15 October 2026 - these are mobile-network products and reprice far more often than fibre. Note that most wireless plans are not uncapped in the way a fibre line is: read the allowance column.
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Understanding Fibre Internet
What is fibre internet?
Fibre internet is delivered through fibre-optic cables - tiny strands of glass or plastic that carry data using pulses of light. Light moves a lot faster than electricity through copper, which is why fibre obliterates ADSL on speed, latency and reliability.
The benefits add up: vastly higher bandwidth, lower latency, more simultaneous users without slowdown, and no degradation over distance the way copper suffers.
Why choose fibre?
Fibre is the most advanced consumer-grade connectivity available. It's far less susceptible to environmental interference than copper, and many fibre packages offer symmetrical upload/download - vital for video calls, cloud backups and online gaming.
The infrastructure is genuinely future-proof. The cable in the ground today can carry tens of gigabits per second tomorrow without being touched.
What's the Difference Between Each Cheap Deal?
Four things separate cheap fibre deals from one another: (1) the speed, (2) the price, (3) the network (FNO) and (4) the ISP. The last two have the biggest impact - your address determines which networks you can get, and only certain ISPs sell on each network.
Frogfoot Air packages are worth a special mention - they include both data and line rental, but coverage is limited and street-by-street. If fibre isn't available at your address at all, fixed LTE is the usual stop-gap.
How to Spot a Genuinely Cheap Deal
The headline price is only half the story. Six checks that separate a real bargain from a clever marketing line.
Calculate the true first-year cost
Multiply the monthly price by 12 and add the once-off fees before deciding which deal is genuinely cheaper. The cheapest line on this page, RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99, is R1 188 over twelve months before any once-off order or router fee - and those fees differ by ISP, so read the "what else to know" panel on the deal itself.
Don't ignore the upload speed
A 1-2 Mbps upload is fine for browsing and Netflix but breaks down on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, online gaming and cloud backup. If anyone in the house works from home or studies online, insist on at least 10 Mbps upload - every deal in the table shows its upload speed.
Calculate the price per Mbps
Divide the monthly price by the download speed. RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99 is R0.99 per Mbps. RSAweb's Vumatel 1000/250 Mbps at R699 is R0.70 per Mbps for 1000 Mbps of download. The cheapest sticker price is rarely the best value.
Avoid 24-month contracts
The cheapest deals on this page are month-to-month. Anything locked in for 24 months freezes you at today's price while next year's better promotions roll past. South African fibre prices have dropped roughly 8% per year for five years running.
Check coverage before signing
Octotel may be live a few streets away but unavailable at your address. South African fibre is street-level - coverage on one side of a road and not the other is normal. Run an address-level check first; the cheapest deal you can actually install is the only one that counts.
Watch the promo expiry
Many of the cheapest rates in the table are introductory promotions that revert to a higher standard rate after roughly three to four months. Every promotional deal shows its standard price struck through above the promo price - budget for the standard rate, not the headline one.
Benefits of a Cheap Fibre Deal
The cheap tier isn't a compromise - for most households it's the smartest possible buy.
Lower monthly costs
The biggest draw of a cheap fibre deal is a smaller monthly bill. On a tight budget, R99–R307 buys a real, uncapped fibre line - no DSL, no LTE data caps, no surprises.
Faster than ADSL or LTE
Even the cheapest fibre line beats ADSL and LTE on every metric: latency under 10ms, almost zero packet loss, and the line doesn't slow down in load-shedding or bad weather.
Future-proof infrastructure
The fibre cable in your wall today can carry tens of gigabits per second tomorrow. Buy in at the cheap tier now and upgrade your speed package later without ever changing the line or the router.
Truly uncapped data
Almost every cheap fibre deal is uncapped with no Fair Usage Policy. Stream 4K, back up to iCloud, run a home office and game competitively - without watching the data meter.
Month-to-month flexibility
Most cheap deals are month-to-month with 30 days' notice. Move home, downgrade, upgrade or cancel - the cheap tier is the easiest to live with long-term.
Install in 7–14 days
Once your address is approved on a network, Webafrica will have a technician on-site within 7–14 working days. The line goes live the same day in most cases.
Pick the Right Cheap Deal for You
Cheapest isn't always best. Match the package to the household - these are the value picks at every level.
Single user, light browsing
Octotel 100/100 - R99
Email, WhatsApp, social media, the odd Netflix HD episode. The cheapest line in the table, and enough for one person who isn't on daily video calls.
Couple, casual streaming
Octotel 100/100 - R99
Two phones, one TV, occasional 4K streaming. The cheapest line on this page with at least 20 Mbps download, and a 10 Mbps upload that handles WhatsApp video calls, Zoom and the occasional Teams meeting.
Small household, multiple devices
Octotel 100/100 - R99
Up to four people, smart-home devices (cameras, speakers, lightbulbs), daily Netflix in HD. The cheapest line here at 30 Mbps or better, so every device has room to breathe at peak time.
Work-from-home professional
Octotel 100/100 - R99
Daily video calls, large file uploads to Google Drive or Dropbox, a second person streaming. The cheapest line here with 40 Mbps down and at least 10 Mbps up - the upload is the deciding factor, anything less stutters on Teams.
Gamer or content creator
Octotel 100/100 - R99
Symmetrical speeds, low latency (under 10ms in most SA suburbs), reliable upload for Twitch streaming and large Steam/PlayStation patches. The cheapest symmetrical 50 Mbps-plus line on this page.
Top Fibre ISPs in South Africa
The major players. Look beyond pricing - speed, reliability and customer service all matter.
Webafrica
Vodacom Fibre
Telkom Fibre
MTN Supersonic
Cool Ideas
Axxess
Afrihost
RSAWeb
MWeb
Home-Connect
Vox Telecom
Cybersmart
WirulesNet
Frogfoot Direct
Fibre Terminology
The four words you'll see on every ISP's site. Know what they mean before signing.
Uncapped
No data usage limit. Use as much data as you want - no extra charges and no throttling for going over a hidden cap.
Capped
A set monthly data allowance. Exceed it and you'll either pay top-ups (around R29 per GB) or face a sharp drop in speed.
Throttled
The ISP intentionally slows your speed once you've used a certain amount of data, even on plans labelled 'uncapped'.
Shaped
The ISP prioritises some traffic over others - for example, web browsing over BitTorrent or game traffic at peak times.
Symmetrical
Upload and download speeds are equal. A 50/50 Mbps line is symmetrical; a 100/50 Mbps line is asymmetrical (downloads twice as fast as uploads). Both shapes are sold at most price points, so check the upload figure and not just the headline speed.
FNO
Fibre Network Operator - the company that owns the cable in the ground (Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, Metrofibre). The ISP rents capacity from the FNO.
ISP
Internet Service Provider - the company you pay each month (Webafrica, Vodacom, Cool Ideas). The ISP delivers the internet over the FNO's network.
ONT
Optical Network Terminal - the small box bolted to your wall by the technician on installation day. The fibre cable plugs into it; your router plugs out of it.
How Many People in the House?
The number of users is the single biggest factor in choosing the right speed.
1–2 people
20–35 Mbps
Browsing, email and one or two simultaneous Netflix streams. Bump it to 50 Mbps if you both stream 4K or game online at the same time.
3–4 people
50–100 Mbps
Comfortable for a family with kids on YouTube and Netflix. Lean toward 100 Mbps if anyone games online, streams 4K or works from home daily.
5+ people
100 Mbps+
A busy household with multiple TVs, devices and work-from-home users needs at least 100 Mbps to keep every connection smooth at peak time.
What Plan is Right for You?
The four most common entry-level speeds, and what each one realistically handles.
10
Casual use
- 10 Mbps download
- 3–4 connected devices
- 4K streaming N/A
- 5 GB HD movie · 1 hr 8 min
20
Media streaming
- 20 Mbps download
- 4–5 connected devices
- 4K streaming on 1 device
- 5 GB HD movie · 36 minutes
40
Multi-device
- 40 Mbps download
- 5–10 devices
- 4K streaming on 2 devices
- 5 GB HD movie · 18 minutes
100
Best for business
- 100 Mbps download
- 10+ connected devices
- 4K streaming on 5 devices
- 5 GB HD movie · 7 minutes
Vodacom Fibre
We hold no verified Vodacom fibre price, so this page publishes none. Vodacom is still listed as a fibre supplier, but the wholesale product feed we read it from carries zero sellable Vodacom packages, and Vodacom's own shop does not answer an automated price check. Any Vodacom rate card you see quoted on a comparison site — including the one this page carried until today — is not something that can currently be checked against a first-party source.
That is worth knowing rather than papering over: if you want a Vodacom-branded line, get the quote from Vodacom directly and compare it against the 204 packages on this page before you sign. Vodacom resells over the same networks the ISPs below do, so the cheapest line into your home is very often one of these instead. Our Vodacom page shows every deal we can verify on the networks Vodacom sells over.
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Run the Speed TestHow to Save Money on Fibre
Three steps from "no fibre" to "the cheapest deal you can actually get installed".
01
Review fibre in your area
Start with a coverage check at your address. The cheapest deal that doesn't cover your house is no deal at all.
02
Decide on an ISP
Look at the ISPs available on the networks that cover you. Webafrica is the price leader and waives most install fees.
03
Choose a fibre package
Compare like for like - speed, upload, contract length, install fee - and pick the cheapest deal that fits your usage.
Why Webafrica
Why So Many Cheap Deals on This Page Are Sold by Webafrica
Webafrica is South Africa's most-awarded ISP. One bill, one dashboard, one set of T&C's - across Frogfoot, Openserve, Vumatel, Vuma Reach, Octotel, Metrofibre, Mitsol, ClearAccess, Comtel, Zoom, Fibre Geeks and Baldwin.
Compare Webafrica Deals- Free Wi-Fi router worth up to R900
- Free standard installation worth up to R999
- Month-to-month - cancel any time after 30 days
- Single bill across every major SA fibre network
- Local SA support, 7 days a week
- Trusted by 500,000+ households
Why Switch to Fibre?
The standout reasons households make the move from ADSL or LTE - and never look back.
Hyper-performance gaming
Whether you're racing or running shooters - Xbox, PlayStation, PC - fibre delivers minimal lag and rock-steady ping for competitive online play, typically 5–15ms to local SA game servers.
Buffer-free streaming
Streaming with Netflix, Showmax, Disney+, Amazon Prime, DStv Stream and Apple TV+ is buffer-free on a decent fibre line. Music, gaming, video calls - everything just works in the background.
Coverage across all 9 provinces
Fibre is rolling out across all nine provinces, with new addresses going live every week. Punch in your street address on a coverage map to see what's available right now.
HD live-stream TV
Binge a Netflix original in 4K, catch up on Showmax or stream off Amazon Prime - all in HD or UHD without buffering, even with three devices going at once.
No Telkom phone line needed
Fibre is a completely separate service from a copper voice line. No Telkom contract, no line rental, no copper at all in the equation.
What speed do you actually need?
If you stream most of your music, movies and series, 20 Mbps or higher will handle Netflix, Showmax, Amazon Prime and DStv Stream simultaneously without lag.
What you need to get started
Pick a deal from the table on this page and click through. Webafrica handles the activation, the router and the technician - no Telkom, no DIY, no hassle.
FAQs on Cheap Fibre Deals
The questions everyone asks before signing up for a cheap fibre deal.
RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99 a month, a promotional rate that reverts to R845. Over twelve months that is R1 188 before any once-off order or router fee. The next cheapest monthly lines are RSAweb's Metro Nexus 30/30 Mbps at R249, a promotional rate that reverts to R495, Accelerit's Accelerit 10/10 Mbps at R293, RSAweb's Octotel 55/25 Mbps at R299, a promotional rate that reverts to R599.
Netflix recommends 5 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps for 4K, so the 100 Mbps download on the R99 line handles HD on a device or two. If anyone in the house is on daily video calls, step up: the cheapest line here with at least 20 Mbps down is RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99, a promotional rate that reverts to R845.
Joburg is well covered by Openserve, Vumatel, Frogfoot, Metrofibre and Octotel, and the entry packages in the table above appear in most northern and southern suburbs including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Fourways and Johannesburg South. We do not price by suburb - coverage is street-level, so always check the exact address before signing.
Cape Town is dominated by Vumatel, Octotel and Openserve, with Frogfoot widely available in the Northern Suburbs (Bellville, Brackenfell, Durbanville). Filter the table above by network to see the live price on each of them, then run an address check - the same package is priced the same nationwide, but only some networks reach any given street.
Pretoria is mostly Openserve and Metrofibre territory, with growing Vumatel coverage in Centurion, Brooklyn and Menlo Park. Filter the table above to those three networks to see which entry package is cheapest on each, and use the symmetrical-only filter if you need matching upload.
Durban (eThekwini) is mostly Openserve country, with Vumatel filling in Umhlanga, Berea and Durban North, and Frogfoot rolling out in parts. Filter the table above by network to see the live price on each - pricing is national, coverage is not.
Use Webafrica's address coverage checker: enter your street address, and it returns every network and package available at that address - sorted by price. The cheapest deal you can actually get installed is the only one that matters; everything else is theoretical.
Two to watch. First, once-off fees: several ISPs charge an order-processing or router-delivery fee on the first invoice, and the amount differs by ISP and package - the "what else to know" panel on each deal in the table spells out the one that applies. Second, promo expiry: where a deal shows a struck-through price, the cheap rate is introductory and reverts to that standard price after roughly three to four months. Most cheap deals are also month-to-month with a clawback if you cancel inside the first year.
Yes. Promotional discounts are common for new customers, and free routers, free installation and reduced first-month rates appear regularly. Existing customers rarely get the same offers, so it pays to shop around at renewal - or simply switch ISP every 12–24 months on the same fibre line.
Fibre is now cheaper than the equivalent ADSL line and roughly the same price as fixed LTE - but with vastly better service. From R99 a month you get an uncapped, low-latency, fully reliable connection. There's no good reason to stay on ADSL or start a new LTE contract if fibre is available at your address.
The Fibre Network Operator (Frogfoot, Openserve, Vumatel, Octotel, Metrofibre and the smaller regional networks) sets the wholesale cost, and the ISP adds its own margin on top. That is why the same speed lands at different prices on different networks, and why the cheapest line on this page runs on Octotel rather than one of the big five. Filter the table by network to see the spread for yourself.
Most cheap deals are month-to-month with no fixed contract - give one calendar month's notice and you walk away. If you cancel within the first 12 months, a cancellation or router-recovery fee may apply to recover the cost of the router supplied free at signup; the amount is set by the ISP and is spelled out in the "what else to know" panel on each deal.
No. Webafrica includes a free Wi-Fi router with every cheap fibre deal, configured and ready to plug in on installation day. The router stays with you for as long as you keep the line; if you cancel inside the first 12 months you may be billed for it.
Once you sign up and the network confirms coverage, installation is typically scheduled within 7–14 working days. The technician runs the fibre cable from the boundary to your wall, mounts the ONT, and plugs in the router. The line is usually live the same day.
For one work-from-home user, yes - provided you choose a deal with at least 10 Mbps upload. On this page the cheapest line meeting that bar with a 40 Mbps download to go with it is RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99, a promotional rate that reverts to R845. For two simultaneous video-callers, jump to a symmetrical line - the cheapest 50 Mbps-plus symmetrical package here is RSAweb's Octotel 100/100 Mbps at R99, a promotional rate that reverts to R845.
The fibre line itself doesn't need power, but your router and the network's local PoP (Point of Presence) do. Most major FNOs (Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel) have battery backup at their PoPs covering up to 4 hours of load-shedding. To stay online at home, add a small UPS for your router and ONT.
Where a cheap line is the wrong answer
Both sides are computed from the 199 monthly packages under R700 we track here, so they move when the prices do.
The cheapest line here is the right buy if…
- You want to compare across ISPs, not inside oneWe hold verified prices for 199 monthly packages under R700/mo from 7 ISPs across 42 networks, from R99/mo for 100/100 Mbps Uncapped up to 1 000 Mbps. Comparing one ISP's own range cannot tell you whether that range is competitive.
- You are buying on monthly priceThe cheapest genuinely-monthly line we track under R700/mo is 100/100 Mbps Uncapped on Octotel from RSAweb at R99/mo. That is the floor of this pool, not a mid-table price.
- You are buying on value per megabit1000/250 Mbps Uncapped on Vumatel from RSAweb works out at R0.70/Mbps against R0.99/Mbps for the cheapest line - the best rand-per-megabit in this pool at R699/mo.
- You upload as much as you download133 of the 199 monthly lines here are symmetrical, from R99/mo for 100/100 Mbps Uncapped on Octotel. Matched upload is what video calls, cloud backups and streaming out depend on.
Who should look elsewhere
- Your address has no fibre yetEvery price on this page is conditional on one of these 42 networks having reached your street, and that is decided by the trench outside, not by which ISP you prefer. Check coverage at the address first - if nothing shows, this page cannot help you and a fixed-wireless or LTE line is the comparison to run instead.
- You are judging on the headline price alone100/100 Mbps Uncapped on Octotel from RSAweb advertises R99/mo, but that rate runs for 2 months and then bills R845 - a jump of R746/mo, the steepest in this pool. 86 of the 199 lines here step up the same way. Compare what a line costs over two years, not what it costs in month one.
- You have budgeted the monthly but not the once-off159 of the 199 monthly lines here carry a stated once-off charge - typically R250, and as much as R4 600 on 20/20 Mbps Uncapped on Purple Forest Waterfall View. It lands on the first invoice, so a line that is a few rand cheaper every month can still cost more over the first year. The rest publish no figure at all, which is not the same as free.
- You want a gigabit on an entry-line budgetThe cheapest gigabit we hold a verified price for under R700/mo is 1000/250 Mbps Uncapped on Vumatel from RSAweb at R699/mo - 7.1x the cheapest line on this page. No amount of comparing closes that gap; it is a different product, not a better deal.
- You assume the cheapest line is the best valueIt is not. 5/5 Mbps Uncapped on Comtel Fibre works out at R75.80/Mbps against R0.70/Mbps for 1000/250 Mbps Uncapped on Vumatel - 108.4x the price per megabit. If a bigger line fits the budget at all, it buys far more per rand.
Get the Speeds You Want at the Price You Want
Run the address check, pick the cheapest deal you can actually get, and Webafrica will have you online inside two weeks - router and install included.