1st cheapest
R299
/ month
R29.90/Mbps
10 / 1 Mbps
Frogfoot · via Webafrica
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Every Cheap Fibre Deal under R700
Every uncapped fibre line under R700/month from Webafrica, Mweb, Afrihost and RSAweb - 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.
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R339pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
30/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R389pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
Cheapest
20/10 Mbps · 7-day pass
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R99pm
What's free
- No contract
- Top up like airtime
2nd cheapest
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R295pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
3rd cheapest
10/1 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Asymmetrical
R299pm
/ month
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
20/10 Mbps · 30-day pass
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R299pm
What's free
- No contract
- Top up like airtime
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R307pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
5/5 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R317pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R319pm
What's free
- Free router
- Free setup worth R2 000
- FUP may apply
20/10 Mbps Flexi-Connect
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R339pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi 6 router
- Free standard install
- No contract
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R367pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R469pm
R369pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 508
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R529pm
R379pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 725
30/10 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R395pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R399pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free wireless router
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Symmetrical
R549pm
R399pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 725
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R417pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
MTN Fibre · Symmetrical
R417pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R419pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
30/30 Mbps Uncapped (NIC)
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R519pm
R425pm
/ first 2 months
What's free
- Free set-up worth R1 699
- Free-to-Use router
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R519pm
R425pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R2 732
40/20 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R427pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Fibonacci · Symmetrical
R427pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
20/2 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Asymmetrical
R429pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Zoom Fibre · Symmetrical
R429pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R439pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
10/2 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Asymmetrical
R439pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Symmetrical
R539pm
R439pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R2 875
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R549pm
R449pm
/ first 2 months
What's free
- Free set-up worth R1 699
- Free-to-Use router
4/1 Mbps Uncapped
Balwin Fibre · Asymmetrical
R449pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
40/20 Mbps · 30-day pass
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R449pm
What's free
- No contract
- Top up like airtime
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nova · Symmetrical
R549pm
R449pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 725
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Evotel · Symmetrical
R549pm
R449pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 416
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R449pm
What's free
- Free wireless router
- Free installation
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve Web Connect · Symmetrical
R459pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Symmetrical
R549pm
R459pm
/ first 2 months
What's free
- Free set-up worth R1 699
- Free-to-Use router
25/10 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot Air · Asymmetrical
R467pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Evotel · Symmetrical
R469pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R477pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
25/5 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Asymmetrical
R479pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
15/15 Mbps Uncapped
Fibonacci · Symmetrical
R479pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 876
10/5 Mbps Uncapped
Fibre Geeks · Asymmetrical
R489pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Vodacom Fibre · Symmetrical
R489pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Symmetrical
R497pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
FibreSuburb Networks · Symmetrical
R497pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
R599pm
R499pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 149
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R517pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Symmetrical
R519pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nova · Symmetrical
R527pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
Netstream · Symmetrical
R527pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
15/15 Mbps Uncapped
MTN Fibre · Symmetrical
R527pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
40/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R529pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free wireless router
40/10 Mbps Uncapped
Vuma Reach · Asymmetrical
R537pm
What's free
- Wi-Fi included
- Free installation
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Link Layer · Symmetrical
R547pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
FibreSuburb Networks · Symmetrical
R547pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/25 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R549pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R549pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
50/25 Mbps Flexi-Connect
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R549pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi 6 router
- Free standard install
- No contract
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Symmetrical
R559pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
25/10 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot Air · Asymmetrical
R559pm
What's free
- Free wireless router
- Free setup worth R1 726
20/10 Mbps Uncapped
MTN Fibre · Asymmetrical
R577pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
40/40 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R587pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Symmetrical
R587pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
40/20 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R595pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nova · Symmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
30/15 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Asymmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Link Africa · Symmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
30/15 Mbps Uncapped
Thinkspeed · Asymmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
10/10 Mbps Uncapped
DNATel · Symmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
MTN Fibre · Symmetrical
R597pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Metro Nexus · Symmetrical
R599pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
60/30 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Asymmetrical
R749pm
R599pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 725
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
R607pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Symmetrical
R617pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
DNATel · Symmetrical
R627pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Comtel Fibre · Symmetrical
R637pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Fibonacci · Symmetrical
R637pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Zoom Fibre · Symmetrical
R647pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Symmetrical
R649pm
What's free
- Free standard installation
- Free Wi-Fi router
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R649pm
What's free
- Free set-up worth R1 699
- Free-to-Use router
25/25 Mbps Uncapped
Clear Access · Symmetrical
R657pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
20/20 Mbps Uncapped
Netstream · Symmetrical
R657pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
30/30 Mbps Uncapped
Fibonacci · Symmetrical
R657pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
50/25 Mbps Uncapped
MTN Fibre · Asymmetrical
R657pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Symmetrical
R659pm
What's free
- Free set-up worth R1 699
- Free-to-Use router
40/40 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Symmetrical
R665pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi router
- Free standard install
60/30 Mbps Uncapped
Frogfoot · Asymmetrical
R687pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
50/25 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Asymmetrical
R687pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/25 Mbps Uncapped
Vodacom Fibre · Asymmetrical
R687pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Zoom Fibre · Symmetrical
R695pm
What's free
- Free-to-Use router
- Free setup worth R1 723
50/25 Mbps Uncapped
Openserve · Asymmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
55/25 Mbps Uncapped
Octotel · Asymmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
60/30 Mbps Uncapped
Mitsol · Asymmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Link Africa · Symmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
60/60 Mbps Uncapped
Balwin Fibre · Symmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Save up to R5 000
20/5 Mbps Uncapped
Open Fibre · Asymmetrical
R697pm
What's free
- FREE Wi-Fi router
- Install fee at signup
50/50 Mbps Uncapped
Vumatel · Symmetrical
R699pm
What's free
- Free Wi-Fi mesh
- Free standard install
100/50 Mbps · 30-day pass
Openserve Web Connect · Asymmetrical
R699pm
What's free
- No contract
- Top up like airtime
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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. Metro Nexus 30/30 wins under R400.
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 fibre deal in South Africa right now is Frogfoot 10/1 Mbps for R299/month on Webafrica - total first-year cost ~R3,837 once the once-off R249 router-delivery fee is added. The catch is the 1 Mbps upload, which struggles with Zoom, Teams and any kind of cloud backup.
By price-per-Mbps, the runaway winner is Openserve 30/10 at R389 - that's R12.97 per Mbps download with a usable 10 Mbps upload, less than half the per-Mbps cost of the R299 Frogfoot line. For most households, the Openserve 20/10 at R339 or Vuma Reach 20/10 at R399 hits the genuine sweet spot of cheap, fast and fast-uploading.
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
Ranked picks across networks. All deals are uncapped, sold by Webafrica or Mweb, and delivered over a major SA fibre network.
2nd cheapest
R319
/ month
R31.90/Mbps
10 / 5 Mbps
Openserve Web Connect · via Mweb
Get this deal3rd cheapest
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R339
/ month
R16.95/Mbps
20 / 10 Mbps
Openserve · via Webafrica
Get this deal4th cheapest
R369
/ month
R36.90/Mbps
10 / 10 Mbps
Comtel Fibre · via Mweb
Get this deal5th cheapest
R379
/ month
R12.63/Mbps
30 / 30 Mbps
Metro Nexus · via Mweb
Get this deal6th cheapest
R389
/ month
R12.97/Mbps
30 / 10 Mbps
Openserve · via Webafrica
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. Same R299 Frogfoot and R339 Openserve deals 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. Cheap R299–R389 deals 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 (R299) | 10/1 Mbps | R299 | Free | Month-to-month | The cheapest real internet you can buy in SA. |
| Fixed LTE | 10–25 Mbps avg | R299–R549 | Free router | 12–24 months | Worth it only if fibre is unavailable at your address. |
| 5G Home | 50–200 Mbps avg | R599–R999 | Free router | 12–24 months | Faster than cheap fibre, but pricier and patchy in lower-income suburbs. |
| 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. |
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, LTE deals start from around R49 per month as a 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
A R299 deal with a R249 router fee actually costs R3,837 in year one. A R339 deal with no fees costs R4,068 - only R231 more for triple the upload speed. Always multiply by 12 and add the once-off fees before deciding which is genuinely cheaper.
Don't ignore the upload speed
1 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, an asymmetrical 20/10 or 30/10 line is non-negotiable.
Calculate the price per Mbps
Divide the monthly price by the download speed. Frogfoot 10/1 at R299 is R29.90 per Mbps. Openserve 30/10 at R389 is R12.97 per Mbps - less than half the price for triple the speed and 10× the upload. 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
Frogfoot may be R299 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.
Insist on free router and install
Webafrica throws in a free WiFi router (worth ~R900) and waives the standard installation fee (worth up to R1,750) on most cheap deals. If a competing ISP is R10 cheaper but charges R899 for the router, the 'cheap' deal is suddenly R900 more expensive in year 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, R299–R389 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
Frogfoot 10/1 - R299
Email, WhatsApp, social media, the odd Netflix HD episode. The 1 Mbps upload is the only weak point - perfectly fine for one person who isn't on daily video calls.
Couple, casual streaming
Openserve 20/10 - R339
Two phones, one TV, occasional 4K streaming. The 10 Mbps upload handles WhatsApp video calls, Zoom and the occasional Teams meeting comfortably.
Small household, multiple devices
Openserve 30/10 - R389
Up to four people, smart-home devices (cameras, speakers, lightbulbs), daily Netflix in HD. The 30 Mbps download gives every device room to breathe at peak time.
Work-from-home professional
Vuma Reach 40/10 - R529
Daily video calls, large file uploads to Google Drive or Dropbox, a second person streaming. The reliable 10 Mbps upload is the deciding factor - anything less stutters on Teams.
Gamer or content creator
Vumatel 50/50 - R649
Symmetrical speeds, low latency (under 10ms in most SA suburbs), reliable upload for Twitch streaming and large Steam/PlayStation patches. Worth the jump above the R500 mark.
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 30/10 Mbps line is asymmetrical (downloads 3× faster than uploads).
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 Deals
Vodacom offers a full range of uncapped fibre packages, from the entry 25 Mbps "Basic" at R499/mo right up to the 1 Gbps "Elite" at R1,599/mo. Every plan includes a free router, free installation, and is unshaped & unthrottled.
| Plan | Speed | Price | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 25 Mbps | R499/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
| Standard | 50 Mbps | R699/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
| Premium | 100 Mbps | R899/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
| Advanced | 200 Mbps | R1099/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
| Pro | 500 Mbps | R1299/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
| Elite | 1000 Mbps | R1599/mo | Free router · Unshaped & unthrottled · Free installation |
Test Your Internet Speed
Want to see how fast your current connection actually is? Run the FastestFibre Speed Test and find out exactly how much faster a new package would be.
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
Every Cheap Deal on This Page is 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 WiFi 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 sub-R500 fibre deal.
Frogfoot 10/1 Mbps at R299 a month, sold through Webafrica, with a free router and free standard installation. Total first-year cost is around R3,837 once the once-off R249 router-delivery fee is included. ClearAccess 8/8 at R319 and Openserve 20/10 at R339 are the next cheapest options nationwide.
Yes. Netflix recommends 5 Mbps for HD and 15 Mbps for 4K, so a 10 Mbps line streams HD comfortably on one or two devices. The catch is the 1 Mbps upload, which struggles with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and online gaming. For anyone working from home, the Openserve 20/10 at R339 or 30/10 at R389 is a far better buy.
Joburg is well covered by Openserve, Vumatel, Frogfoot, Metrofibre and Octotel. The same Frogfoot 10/1 (R299), Openserve 20/10 (R339) and Openserve 30/10 (R389) deals appear in most northern and southern suburbs including Sandton, Randburg, Roodepoort, Fourways and Johannesburg South. Coverage is street-level - always check the exact address before signing.
Cape Town is dominated by Vumatel, Octotel and Openserve. Vumatel's R449 25/25 promo (Webafrica's price) is the cheapest symmetrical deal in most Atlantic Seaboard, Southern Suburbs and CBD addresses. Frogfoot's R299 10/1 line is widely available in the Northern Suburbs (Bellville, Brackenfell, Durbanville).
Pretoria is mostly Openserve and Metrofibre territory, with growing Vumatel coverage in Centurion, Brooklyn and Menlo Park. The cheapest deal at most addresses is Openserve 20/10 at R339, or Metrofibre 20/20 at R439 if you need symmetrical upload.
Durban (eThekwini) is mostly Openserve country, with Vumatel filling in Umhlanga, Berea and Durban North. The cheapest available deal in most suburbs is Openserve 20/10 at R339, or Frogfoot 10/1 at R299 where Frogfoot has rolled out.
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.
Some deals carry a once-off install or router-delivery fee of R249–R1,750, and most have a 12-month clawback if cancelled early - typically the recovery cost of the router (around R900). Webafrica waives the standard install fee on most cheap deals and includes a free router, so the only once-off you'll see is the R249 router-delivery fee.
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 R299 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) sets the wholesale cost. Frogfoot's wholesale rate on entry packages is the lowest in the country, which is why the 10/1 line is R299 on Frogfoot but doesn't exist at the same price elsewhere. Openserve and Vumatel start a little higher but include faster upload speeds.
Most cheap deals are month-to-month with no fixed contract - give 30 days' notice and you walk away. If cancelled within the first 12 months, a router-recovery fee may apply (typically R500–R1,000) to recover the cost of the router that was supplied free at signup.
No. Webafrica includes a free WiFi 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. The R299 Frogfoot 10/1 line will struggle with daily Zoom or Teams calls; the R339 Openserve 20/10 is the genuine entry-point for remote work. For two simultaneous video-callers, jump to a 50/50 symmetrical line.
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 (R600–R1,200) for your router and ONT.
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.