Lowest price
Often prepaid, entry-speed or area-specific.
The cheapest fibre deal is only useful if it is available at your address and the installation, router and cancellation terms make sense.
Start with low monthly examples, but do not choose only by price. Check the FNO, speed, upload speed, setup terms, router rules and cancellation exposure.
Often prepaid, entry-speed or area-specific.
Usually balances speed, support and low hidden fees.
Exact address coverage and promotion expiry.
RSAWEB
RSAWEB FTTH shop pageVUMA Reach 10/10 Mbps Prepaid Fibre
Prepaid top-up
R275
Promo example R199
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Introductory conditions: The catalogue advertises a limited first-month coupon price of R199 against the regular R275. Confirm coupon eligibility, redemption requirements and the amount at checkout; later top-ups use the regular price.
Address check required.
Afrihost
Afrihost prepaid fibre pageVuma Reach prepaid 20/10 Mbps
Prepaid top-up
R437
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Address check required.
Webafrica
Webafrica fibre pageOpenserve Web Connect Uncapped 40/20 Mbps
Monthly example
R439
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Address check required.
RSAWEB
RSAWEB FTTH shop pageVumatel 30/30 Mbps Fibre Uncapped
Monthly example
R495
Promo example R399
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Introductory conditions: The public catalogue advertises R399 per month for up to two months, then R495 per month from month three. Limited offer; confirm eligibility and the final amount at your address.
Address check required.
Axxess
Axxess MetroFibre offerMetroFibre Nexus 30/30 Mbps Uncapped Combo — new installation
Monthly example
R499
Promo example R435
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Introductory conditions: R435 for the activation month, pro-rated, and the following calendar month; then R499 per calendar month. New MetroFibre Nexus installations only; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Confirm promotion availability before ordering.
Address check required.
Mweb
Mweb Openserve 30/30 Mbps offerOpenserve 30/30 Mbps — new Mweb customer / new installation
Monthly example
R539
Promo example R439
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Introductory conditions: R439 monthly, pro-rated for the activation month plus two full discounted months. The current regular R539 applies from month four. Prices may change; confirm the final address-specific quote and eligibility.
Address check required.
Webafrica
Webafrica fibre pageFrogfoot Air Uncapped 25/10 Mbps
Monthly example
R549
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Address check required.
Axxess
Axxess Evotel offerEvotel 30/30 Mbps Uncapped Combo — new service
Monthly example
R549
Promo example R499
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Price checked 1 November 2026
Introductory conditions: R499 for the activation month, pro-rated, and the following calendar month; then R549 per calendar month. New Evotel service purchase; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Confirm promotion availability before ordering.
Address check required.
| Provider | Network | Speed | Price / period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RSAWEB RSAWEB FTTH shop page | Vuma Reach | 10/10 Mbps | Prepaid top-up R275 Promo example R199 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | The current catalogue lists the regular Vuma Reach 10/10 Mbps prepaid price as R275. The product page specifies top-ups every 30 days as needed, no contract, no cancellation fee and an included WiFi-enabled router. Check coverage and the final payable amount for your address. Introductory conditions: The catalogue advertises a limited first-month coupon price of R199 against the regular R275. Confirm coupon eligibility, redemption requirements and the amount at checkout; later top-ups use the regular price. Address check required. |
Afrihost Afrihost prepaid fibre page | Vumatel / Vuma | 20/10 Mbps | Prepaid top-up R437 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | The current provider catalogue identifies this as Vuma Reach prepaid fibre. Top-ups last 30 days from activation; uncapped, unshaped and unthrottled under the Vuma Reach terms. Availability and installation terms depend on the address. This is not the Openserve seven-day prepaid product. Address check required. |
Webafrica Webafrica fibre page | Openserve | 40/20 Mbps | Monthly example R439 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | The current public Web Connect 40/20 Mbps product lists R439 per month and installation/setup included. WiFi is built into the installed ONT rather than supplied as a separate router. The first month must be paid before the order is processed. Openserve may apply fair-use speed restrictions; confirm exact address availability and final fees. Address check required. |
RSAWEB RSAWEB FTTH shop page | Vumatel / Vuma | 30/30 Mbps | Monthly example R495 Promo example R399 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | The catalogue and product page advertise an ongoing R495 price; confirm the final checkout amount. R250 once-off processing fee; installation, setup and a free-to-use router are advertised subject to provider terms. Introductory conditions: The public catalogue advertises R399 per month for up to two months, then R495 per month from month three. Limited offer; confirm eligibility and the final amount at your address. Address check required. |
Axxess Axxess MetroFibre offer | MetroFibre | 30/30 Mbps | Monthly example R499 Promo example R435 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | New MetroFibre Nexus installations only; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Monthly fees are VAT-inclusive, billed by calendar month and paid in advance. Standard installation/activation is subsidised up to R3,000; extra work costs more. A free-to-use router has R249 delivery. Cancellation or transfer within six months costs R499 plus one calendar month's notice; no downgrades during those six months. Return the loan router within 21 days or pay R899; ownership transfers after 36 months. Confirm any collection or non-standard setup fees and address coverage. Acceptable-use rules apply. Introductory conditions: R435 for the activation month, pro-rated, and the following calendar month; then R499 per calendar month. New MetroFibre Nexus installations only; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Confirm promotion availability before ordering. Address check required. |
Mweb Mweb Openserve 30/30 Mbps offer | Openserve | 30/30 Mbps | Monthly example R539 Promo example R439 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | This record covers new Mweb customers with a new installation; existing customers cannot downgrade to it. The provider also mentions ISP switches, whose eligibility needs confirmation. R249 processing is payable upfront. Setup is included subject to recovery/cancellation costs within 12 months; the exact recovery amount is unconfirmed. Monthly fees are paid in advance, normally by debit order; the first bill depends on activation date. One calendar month's cancellation notice applies. Return the optional loan router within 20 days, at your courier cost and in original condition/packaging, or pay its retail value. Uncapped and unthrottled; shaping applies. Introductory conditions: R439 monthly, pro-rated for the activation month plus two full discounted months. The current regular R539 applies from month four. Prices may change; confirm the final address-specific quote and eligibility. Address check required. |
Webafrica Webafrica fibre page | Frogfoot | 25/10 Mbps | Monthly example R549 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | Frogfoot Air 25/10 Mbps is area-specific and advertised at R549 per month. WiFi is built into the ONT; setup is included. The page specifies month-to-month service, one calendar month cancellation notice, a R249 processing fee and a R999 termination fee on cancellation or cancellation for non-payment. This product is advertised without a fair-use threshold; confirm address-specific terms. Address check required. |
Axxess Axxess Evotel offer | Evotel | 30/30 Mbps | Monthly example R549 Promo example R499 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026 | New Evotel service purchase; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Monthly fees are VAT-inclusive, billed by calendar month and paid in advance. Standard installation/activation is subsidised up to R3,000; extra work costs more. A free-to-use router has R249 delivery. Cancellation or transfer within six months costs R499 plus one calendar month's notice; no downgrades during those six months. Return the loan router within 21 days or pay R899; ownership transfers after 36 months. Confirm any collection or non-standard setup fees and address coverage. Acceptable-use rules apply. Introductory conditions: R499 for the activation month, pro-rated, and the following calendar month; then R549 per calendar month. New Evotel service purchase; existing services, migrations, service changes and pre-orders are excluded. Confirm promotion availability before ordering. Address check required. |
| Item | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Core recurring cost | Confirm the normal price after any first-month or first-3-month promotion. |
| Installation | Line/build work | May be free only if you stay connected for a minimum period. |
| Activation/setup | Account or line activation | Can appear separately from installation and may be non-refundable. |
| Router/delivery | Equipment cost | Check ownership, free-to-use terms, return rules and delivery fees. |
| Cancellation/clawback | Exit exposure | Ask what you owe if you cancel after 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. |
Ask whether free installation, setup or router offers have minimum-stay or clawback conditions.
A cheap 10-25 Mbps plan can be fine for light use but weak for busy homes.
A cheap 10-25 Mbps plan can be fine for light use but weak for busy homes.
Start comparisons around 50 Mbps, then confirm upload speed and price at your exact address.
Reviewed by Riccardo Vallaro, Telecom & Mobile Services Specialist
Last reviewed: 1 November 2026
Sources we check: RSAWEB FTTH shop, Axxess uncapped fibre, Webafrica fibre, Vox fibre to the home, Afrihost prepaid fibre. Price examples checked 6 August 2026; final fibre availability and pricing must be confirmed by exact address.
Why trust this: Guides are based on public operator pricing, USSD flows, official support pages, and South African prepaid user needs.
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No. Fibre coverage is address-specific, so DataCost explains what to check and links the decision together, but you must confirm availability on an official provider or FNO coverage checker.
No. DataCost treats prices as checked public examples. Final pricing can change by address, FNO, promotion, installation status and provider terms.
Start with the ISP that bills you. The ISP can then escalate line or infrastructure faults to the FNO when needed.
DataCost does not sell fibre packages. Use these pages to understand the market, then confirm final price, address coverage, installation terms, router rules and cancellation costs with the official provider.
Author and review notes
Telecom & Mobile Services Specialist
Mobile services and telecom professional with experience across VAS, carrier billing, mobile content, and African operator partnerships.
Reviewed / updated: 1 November 2026
Why trust this guide: This fibre guide is built around consumer decisions: coverage, infrastructure owner, ISP role, checked price examples, installation terms and fallback options. Prices are examples, not live quotes.
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