Vuma Wi-Fi prices
Vuma is the country's biggest residential fibre network, and 'Vuma Wi-Fi' 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 Wi-Fi prices at a glance
Vuma doesn't sell Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi vs Vuma fibre, same thing
South Africans Google "Vuma Wi-Fi", "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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi for phones, laptops and TVs. So technically you've got fibre into the home and Wi-Fi inside it. There is no "Vuma Wi-Fi" 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 Wi-Fi 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 Wi-Fi during loadshedding
Both the wall-mounted ONT and your Wi-Fi 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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