Vuma WiFi prices
Vuma is the country's biggest residential fibre network, and 'Vuma WiFi' is just shorthand for Vuma fibre delivered to your home as wireless internet. Here's the full price list, package by package, in 2026.
Vuma WiFi prices at a glance
Vuma doesn't sell WiFi directly to consumers, you order through an ISP like Webafrica, Afrihost, MWeb or RSAweb. The line cost is set by Vuma, but the ISP wraps a small markup, free router and (often) free installation around it. Pricing differences between ISPs at the same speed tier are usually R30–R80.
- Vuma Reach 20/10 Mbps: from R399/month
- Vuma 50/25 Mbps: from R599/month
- Vuma 100/50 Mbps: from R699/month
- Vuma 200/100 Mbps: from R849/month
- Vuma 500/200 Mbps: from R1 099/month
- Vuma 1000/250 Mbps: from R1 299/month
Prices vary by ISP. See our live Vuma fibre deals page for current promos.
What you get for R399/month
The famous Vuma R399 deal is the entry point. It's a 20/10 Mbps uncapped Vuma Reach line, fast enough for one household streaming Netflix, browsing and a bit of remote work. It is not a gaming or 4K streaming line for multiple users, the 10 Mbps upload caps how well video calls and cloud uploads will work in a busy home.
The R399 plan is normally bundled with a free router and free installation if you sign a 24-month contract; month-to-month options sit slightly higher (R449–R499) and may charge an install fee.
If you're a single person, a couple, or a small student household with one TV streaming at a time, R399 is genuinely enough. If you're a family of 4+ with simultaneous streams, jump to the 50 Mbps tier.
Vuma WiFi vs Vuma fibre, same thing
South Africans Google "Vuma WiFi", "Vuma fibre" and "Vuma internet" interchangeably. They all refer to the same product, Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) on the Vumatel network, plugged into a wireless router that broadcasts WiFi inside your house.
The fibre cable runs to a wall-mounted ONT (Optical Network Terminal, basically the modem). The router connects to the ONT via Ethernet and gives you WiFi for phones, laptops and TVs. So technically you've got fibre into the home and WiFi inside it. There is no "Vuma WiFi" product that's wireless to the street, that would be Vodacom or Rain 5G, not Vuma.
Installation cost & what's included
- Standard install: usually free on 24-month contracts. Around R1 700 once-off for month-to-month plans.
- Router: free on contract; otherwise R699–R1 200 once-off. Typically a dual-band AC router with gigabit LAN ports.
- Activation: typically free, set your go-live date with your ISP.
- Lead time: 5–10 working days from order to install in covered areas.
- What you need on install day: someone over 18 at home, a 4-hour window, ID copy, proof of address.
- Cable run: Vumatel's standard install includes up to 30m of internal cable from the wall to the ONT mount point. Longer runs may carry an extra charge.
If you live in a complex or estate, the body corporate may have rules on where the ONT can be mounted, check before booking the install.
Which ISP gives the best Vuma WiFi price?
Webafrica, Afrihost and MWeb are the cheapest at the entry-level tiers. RSAweb tends to win on the gigabit plans because they bundle Voice and TV. Cool Ideas is the technical-purist choice, slightly pricier but the strongest international routing.
- Cheapest entry: Webafrica or Afrihost on Vuma Reach R399.
- Best mid-tier (100 Mbps): Webafrica around R867/month with free router.
- Best gigabit: RSAweb or Cool Ideas, premium routing matters more at this speed.
- Best support: MWeb (Cape Town call centre) or Cool Ideas (technical depth).
- Best for business: Vox or RSAweb, voice, static IP, SLA tiers.
For ranked head-to-head pricing across every Vuma reseller, see our best fibre ISP in South Africa page.
Vuma WiFi during loadshedding
Both the wall-mounted ONT and your WiFi router need power to work. When loadshedding hits, fibre itself stays online (the underground cable doesn't care about your power), but your home equipment goes dark.
The fix is a small UPS:
- Mini-UPS (around R900–R1 800): 12V battery box that powers the ONT and router for 4–6 hours. Plugs in like a wall wart. Most popular fix.
- Inverter trolley (R3 000+): overkill for fibre alone, but useful if you want to power a screen too.
- Backup hotspot: a cheap MTN or Vodacom prepaid LTE pocket router as a fallback if the UPS dies.
Vumatel's network includes battery backup at most local FNO equipment, so the line itself stays up during typical 2-hour stages.
Frequently asked questions
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