Fibre 
Openserve Web Connect 10/5 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 10 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 5 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
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Openserve vs Openserve Web Connect?
Openserve Web Connect is Openserve's prepaid, month-to-month fibre product. It comes with a free WiFi-enabled ONT, free installation and a 30-day free uncapped trial — speeds are 20 Mbps or 50 Mbps, with no contract or cancellation fees. Standard Openserve fibre offers a wider range of speeds, faster uploads and more ISP package choice — better for work-from-home, gaming and bigger households. Web Connect is only available in selected coverage areas.
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Openserve Web Connect 20/10 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 20 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 10 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve Web Connect 40/20 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 40 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 20 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Best Value
Openserve 30/30 Mbps Promo
| Download Speed | 30 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 30 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free Installation Free Activation Only available to NEW sign ups. Migrations and regrades excluded from this promotion. If you later move to another package, you will NOT be able to move back to the promo package.
Openserve 30/30mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 30 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 30 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free Activation free The promotional price is valid for the service activation month and the following month
Only Available for New Installations. Additional charges for trenching or cabling are not covered by the installation fee. Cancellation: one calendar month's notice. If in promo period (6 months), one month's notice and R499 early cancellation fee applies.
Openserve 30/30 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 30 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 30 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 30/30 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 30 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 30 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days, First-time installs only
Openserve 30/30 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 30 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 30 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free set-up worth R2799 NEW INSTALLS, R439pm for first 2 months
Openserve 50/25mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Unshaped, Unthrottled, No Thresholds
Openserve Telkom Stream Connect
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | 12 Months |
Amazon Prime
Openserve Telkom Core Fibre
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | 12 Months |
Online Only, Amazon Prime
Openserve 50/25 Mbps
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 50/25 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 90 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 50/25 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free set-up worth R2799 2-MONTH PROMO, R619pm for first 2 months
Openserve 50/25 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 50/50 Mbps
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 50/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve Telkom Endless Fibre
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | 12 Months |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled)
Amazon Prime
Openserve 50/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 50/25 Mbps
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 25 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
You deserve more speed, go for the 100Mbps option!
Openserve 50/50mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Free-to-use router
Openserve 75/75mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 75 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 75 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Unshaped, Unthrottled, No Thresholds. Cancellation fees may apply if signing up on a Promotional offer. Additional charges for trenching or cabling are not covered by the installation fee. One calendar month's notice to cancel. R499 early cancellation fee if in promo period (6 months).
Openserve 50/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 50/50 Mbps
| Download Speed | 50 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Good value.
Openserve 100/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 100/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 100/50 Mbps
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 100/50mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
No Contracts (month-to-month). Cancellation fees may apply if signing up on a Promotional offer. Free-to-use Fibre Ready WiFi Router. Additional charges for trenching or cabling are not covered by the installation fee. R499 early cancellation fee if cancelling within promo period (6 months).
Openserve 100/50 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 100/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 100/50 Mbps
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 50 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Best value.
Openserve 100/100 Mbps
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 100/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 100/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 100/100mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 100/100 Mbps
| Download Speed | 100 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Get the extra upload speed.
Openserve 200/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 200/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 200/200 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 200/100 Mbps
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 200/100 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 200/100mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
*Cancellation fees may apply if signing up on a Promotional offer.
Openserve 200/100 Mbps
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Good choice for people working from home.
Openserve 200/200 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 200/200 Mbps
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 300/150 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 200/200 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 200/200mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 200/200 Mbps
| Download Speed | 200 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Multiple rooms streaming video content at the same time – no problem!
Openserve 300/150 Mbps
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 300/150 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 300/150 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 500/250 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 300/150 Mbps
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Excellent choice for gamers.
Openserve 300/150mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 300 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Cancellation fees may apply if signing up on a Promotional offer. Additional charges for trenching or cabling are not covered by the installation fee. *T's & C's apply.
Openserve 500/250 Mbps
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 500/250 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Fair-use rules apply) Free installation Free activation Discounted for first 60 days
R230 once-off order processing fee
Openserve 500/250 Uncapped
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Router Included FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Free setup worth R2875 Activation: Order processing fee: R249 Discounted for first 90 days
Installation time: 7 days
Openserve 500/250 Mbps
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Great choice for high bandwidth needs.
Openserve 500/250mbps Uncapped Combo
| Download Speed | 500 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 250 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
Openserve 1000/500 Mbps
| Download Speed | 1000 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 500 Mbps |
| Data Cap | Uncapped |
| Contract | Month-to-Month |
FUP Policy (Unshaped / Unthrottled) Installation free on special Activation free on special Price change notice: From 1 April 2026 Openserve fibre prices are changing. These are the new prices.
Tim the Tiger says you will not be disappointed! 👑
The fine print, decoded
Fair Usage Policies (FUP & AUP) Explained
Uncapped doesn’t always mean unlimited at full speed. Every ISP publishes a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) or Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) — here is what each one actually says, in plain language, with a link to the official policy.
ISP Verdict What the policy says
Afrihost
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Afrihost Pure Fibre is truly uncapped — no throttling, no shaping and no usage thresholds, no matter how much you download. The only conditions are fair-use ones: the connection is for home use, so you can't resell it or run commercial servers on it. afrihost.com
Openserve Web Connect (Prepaid) speed rules Speed limits after threshold — Regular Openserve packages from Afrihost are unshaped with no limits. Prepaid Web Connect bundles work differently: each 7-day bundle gives you 200GB at full speed (up to 20Mbps), after which the speed drops to 4Mbps until the bundle expires. help.afrihost.com
Atomic Access
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Atomic's fibre is uncapped and unshaped, with no throttling, shaping or capping — ever. There are no hidden thresholds: if your usage is exceptionally heavy, Atomic will talk to you about options rather than slow you down. The line is for one home's personal use — no reselling, sharing between properties, or using it as backhaul. atomic.co.za
Axxess
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Axxess uncapped fibre is unshaped and unthrottled, with no usage thresholds — their Acceptable Use Policy states this in as many words. The connection is for home use only (no reselling, servers or WISP use), and Axxess reserves the right to manage users who place an unusually large burden on the network. axxess.co.za
Web Connect conditions Unshaped / Unthrottled — Axxess's entry-level Web Connect (from R299/month) is unshaped with no thresholds, but it's designed for basic household use — not business or heavy users. One Web Connect service per premises, and downgrades are only allowed after 6 months. Regular Openserve packages carry no special conditions. axxess.co.za
Mweb
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Mweb's fibre is uncapped and unthrottled with no usage threshold at all — no shaping, no peak-hour step-down and no GB limit published anywhere, and every package is tagged "Uncapped / Unthrottled" in Mweb's own product data. Mweb does run usage thresholds, but only on its legacy ADSL and its LTE products, never on fibre. The fine print is about conduct rather than volume: the Acceptable Use Policy says bandwidth is managed "to the best of our ability during peak periods" as a best-effort service, bars using an uncapped line abusively (think round-the-clock streaming or FTP transfers heavy enough to affect other customers), and limits home packages to personal use — no reselling, no sharing and no running servers, unless you're on a business package. Break those and Mweb can rate-limit, suspend or terminate the service. mweb.co.za
Telkom
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Telkom has removed the old fair-usage thresholds from its current fibre products: Core, Endless, Stream Connect, Prepaid and third-party network bundles are all uncapped with no FUP and no throttling. The one exception is the entry-level Easy Connect product on Openserve Web Connect. group.telkom.co.za (PDF)
Easy Connect (Web Connect) speed rules Speed limits after threshold — Telkom's budget Easy Connect fibre (Openserve Web Connect areas) carries a fair-usage threshold: 200GB on the 20Mbps package and 300GB on 30Mbps. Once you pass it, your speed drops to 20% of line speed during evening peak hours (18:00–23:00) — light HD streaming still works. Regular Openserve-based Telkom fibre has no FUP and no throttling. group.telkom.co.za (PDF)
Vox
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Vox home fibre is unshaped and unthrottled with no fair-use policy on nearly every network — the one exception is Openserve-based packages. Vox's Acceptable Use Policy reserves standard anti-abuse rights (for genuinely excessive or improper usage) but sets no data thresholds. vox.co.za
Openserve exception Fair-use rules apply — Openserve packages are the one exception to Vox's unshaped promise: on this network, Openserve itself may throttle or shape bandwidth-heavy protocols for users whose usage negatively affects other customers. No specific data thresholds are published. vox.co.za
Webafrica
Unshaped / Unthrottled
Webafrica doesn't shape your connection — you decide how to use your bandwidth. Vumatel, Frogfoot, Octotel, MetroFibre and Zoom Fibre packages carry no FUP at all. webafrica.co.za
Getting connected
Installation Times & Routers Compared
How long until you’re online, and do you need to buy a router? Side by side, per ISP — straight from each provider’s published info.
ISP Installation time WiFi router
Afrihost
Installation time
About 1 week on average. If your home already has an active Openserve line, activation can be same-day. afrihost.com
WiFi router
WiFi 6· AX3000 4.4/5 (88 reviews, Huawei AX3 · Takealot)
A free-to-use dual-band WiFi router is included with selected networks — typically a Huawei AX3 (WS7100) or WS5200, or a TP-Link EX511, depending on stock. A once-off R249 delivery fee applies, and if you ever cancel, the router is yours to keep. afrihost.com
Web Connect: no router needed — On prepaid Web Connect no router is shipped — the WiFi-enabled Openserve ONT acts as your router. Note that the WiFi name and password can't be changed on this product. help.afrihost.com
Atomic Access
Installation time
New installations are generally completed within 1–2 weeks, and can be as quick as 2 business days where feasible. Reconnections on an existing line take only 1–2 business days. atomic.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 5· AC1300 4.8/5 (13 reviews, Reyee RG-EW1300G · Takealot)
Routers aren't bundled by default — bring your own (any router with a WAN port works) or buy one from Atomic with free next-business-day delivery: Reyee RG-EW1300G (WiFi 5, R799), Reyee RG-EW3000GX (WiFi 6, R970) or Reyee RG-EW7200BE-PRO (WiFi 7, R3,449). atomic.co.za
Axxess
Installation time
The installation lead time depends on the fibre network in your area. Once the line is installed, the network takes up to 5 days to activate it, and Axxess connects you within 24 hours after that. If your home already has an active line, you're connected shortly after signing up. help.axxess.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 5· AC1200
A free-to-use WiFi router (valued up to R5,000) is included with selected networks — typically a Tenda AC10 dual-band. The router stays Axxess property (R899 if not returned within 21 days of cancelling) and becomes yours after 36 months of service. Prefer WiFi 6? A TP-Link EX511 can be bought for R999 once-off. help.axxess.co.za
Web Connect: no router needed — Web Connect includes a WiFi-enabled Openserve ONT, so no separate router is required — though you can still request the free-to-use router (delivery fee applies). axxess.co.za
Mweb
Installation time
About 7 days for home packages — Mweb's quickest network alongside Vumatel and Octotel. Openserve business fibre is quoted at 14 days. mweb.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 6· AX3000
Every Mweb fibre package since March 2024 includes a free-to-use router, and the standard model is the ZTE H3601P — a WiFi 6 AX3000 unit worth around R1 000 that ships pre-configured. Some customers get a Zyxel EMG3525, EX3301 or TP-Link EC230-G1 instead, depending on stock. It's insured while you're a customer: if it breaks, is stolen or takes a lightning hit, Mweb replaces it free up to twice. It stays Mweb's property though — cancel and you have 20 days to return it with all its cables to Nology in Cape Town or Centurion (drop-off free, courier at your cost). Miss that window and you're billed its full retail value, after which it's yours but no longer under warranty or insured. help.mweb.co.za
Telkom
Installation time
About 7 working days on average — an Openserve technician contacts you to make an appointment. group.telkom.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 5· AC1200
Telkom's 12- and 24-month fibre contracts include a router and installation — typically the D-Link DSL-G2562DG (AC1200 with gigabit ports and VoIP). Easy Connect, Stream Connect and Prepaid fibre ship without a router: the WiFi-enabled ONT does the job instead. online.telkom.wds.co
Vox
Installation time
Around 14 working days on average, once the fibre network confirms your home is ready to connect. vox.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 5· AC1200 4.7/5 (45 reviews, MikroTik hAP ac2 · Takealot)
A free-to-use MikroTik WiFi router is included — couriered to you pre-configured, with no monthly router fee. It remains Vox property and is collected if you cancel. vox.co.za
Webafrica
Installation time
Most installations are completed within 7–21 working days (about 14 on average), plus up to 5 business days for activation after the physical install. Webafrica's 'activation promise' credits your account R999 if selected networks miss their installation window. knowledge.webafrica.co.za
WiFi router
WiFi 6· AX3000
Webafrica's standard free-to-use router is the ZTE H3601P (gigabit wired, shipped pre-configured — just plug it in); some customers receive a Zyxel EMG3525/T50B instead. The router stays Webafrica property: return it within 20 days if you cancel, or be billed its retail value. knowledge.webafrica.co.za
Openserve Fibre & WiFi FAQ
The cheapest Openserve fibre deal starts from R307/mo for 10Mbps from Afrihost. Packages are sorted by price so the best value is always first.
Use Fibre Tiger's fibre coverage map to check if Openserve fibre is available at your address. Not all networks cover all suburbs, so check your exact address.
Yes — Openserve fibre is a dedicated physical connection that's much faster and more reliable than LTE or wireless home internet. Your Openserve fibre package will come with a WiFi router so you still get wireless connectivity in your home.
Most ISPs will provide a free WiFi router when you sign up for Openserve fibre. Openserve fibre also requires an ONT/CPE device — the ISP will supply this as well. You can use your own WiFi router if it has a WAN port.
Openserve fibre installation typically takes 3–10 working days. Most ISPs offer free installation if you commit to a 12-month contract. Installation costs vary from R1,000–R2,500 depending on your house setup.
Openserve Web Connect is Openserve's prepaid, month-to-month fibre product, designed for affordability and flexibility. It comes in two simple speed tiers — 20 Mbps or 50 Mbps uncapped — with a free WiFi-enabled ONT, free installation and a 30-day free uncapped trial. Standard Openserve fibre is the regular Openserve product, with a much wider range of speeds, stronger uploads and more ISP package choice — better suited to remote workers, gamers and bigger households.
Both. After your free 30-day uncapped trial, you can either continue on a month-to-month uncapped plan with your chosen ISP or top up with prepaid fibre bundles when you need them. There are no contracts and no cancellation fees, so you can stop the service anytime without penalties.
Yes — sign-up includes a free WiFi-enabled ONT, free installation and free setup, plus 30 days of free uncapped internet to get you started. You don't need to buy a separate router for basic home use, although power users may still choose to add their own mesh or higher-end WiFi 6 router for whole-home coverage.
It depends on your home. Pick Openserve Web Connect if you want affordability, prepaid or month-to-month flexibility and your usage is mostly streaming, browsing, schoolwork and video calls — 20 / 50 Mbps is plenty for that. Pick standard Openserve fibre if you need higher speeds, stronger uploads for work-from-home, gaming, 4K streaming or many connected devices. Use the fibre coverage map to confirm which Openserve product is available at your address. For real-world opinions, see this r/askSouthAfrica discussion comparing Openserve and Openserve Web Connect.
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