Fibre and Home Internet

Fibre Prices in South Africa: Checked Examples and What They Really Mean

Fibre prices are not universal. The same ISP can show different packages depending on address, FNO, promotion and install status.

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Use DataCost prices as checked public examples, then confirm your exact address with the provider. Compare monthly price, speed, setup, router and cancellation notes together.

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Prices are checked examples, not live quotes

Fibre pricing is address-specific. Use this table to understand market ranges, then confirm your exact address with the provider before ordering.

Checked public price examples

These dated price examples are not live quotes. Each row shows its own price-check date; the oldest check is 6 August 2026. Current source-checked examples appear first. Unresolved or older references follow and do not enter current-price rankings. Confirm the final price and terms for your exact address.

RSAWEB

RSAWEB FTTH shop page

VUMA Reach 10/10 Mbps Prepaid Fibre

Network: Vuma Reach
Speed: 10/10 Mbps

Prepaid top-up

R275

Promo example R199

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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

Vuma Reach prepaid 20/10 Mbps

Network: Vumatel / Vuma
Speed: 20/10 Mbps

Prepaid top-up

R437

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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 Web Connect Uncapped 40/20 Mbps

Network: Openserve
Speed: 40/20 Mbps

Monthly example

R439

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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 30/30 Mbps Fibre Uncapped

Network: Vumatel / Vuma
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Monthly example

R495

Promo example R399

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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 Nexus 30/30 Mbps Uncapped Combo — new installation

Network: MetroFibre
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Monthly example

R499

Promo example R435

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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.

Provider terms

Address check required.

Mweb

Mweb Openserve 30/30 Mbps offer

Openserve 30/30 Mbps — new Mweb customer / new installation

Network: Openserve
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Monthly example

R539

Promo example R439

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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.

Provider terms

Address check required.

Webafrica

Webafrica fibre page

Frogfoot Air Uncapped 25/10 Mbps

Network: Frogfoot
Speed: 25/10 Mbps

Monthly example

R549

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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 Uncapped Combo — new service

Network: Evotel
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Monthly example

R549

Promo example R499

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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.

Provider terms

Address check required.

Afrihost

Afrihost prepaid fibre page

Vuma Reach prepaid 100/50 Mbps

Network: Vumatel / Vuma
Speed: 100/50 Mbps

Prepaid top-up

R857

Checked

Price checked 1 November 2026

Address check required.

Webafrica

Webafrica fibre page

Octotel Uncapped 500/200 Mbps

Network: Octotel
Speed: 500/200 Mbps

Monthly example

R1 229

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Price checked 1 November 2026

The exact Octotel 500/200 Mbps product lists R1229 per month. The provider advertises included setup and a free-to-use router, plus a R249 once-off processing fee. Its Octotel section also discloses a R999 termination fee on cancellation or cancellation for non-payment. Confirm the address-specific quote and current terms.

Address check required.

Webafrica

Webafrica fibre page

Vumatel Uncapped 1000/250 Mbps

Network: Vumatel / Vuma
Speed: 1000/250 Mbps

Monthly example

R1 309

Checked

Price checked 1 November 2026

The exact Vumatel 1000/250 Mbps product lists R1309 per month. The provider advertises included setup and a free-to-use router, plus a R249 once-off processing fee. Its Vumatel section also discloses a R999 termination fee on cancellation or cancellation for non-payment. Confirm the address-specific quote and current terms.

Address check required.

Axxess

Axxess uncapped fibre page

Evotel example 10/10 Mbps

Network: Evotel
Speed: 10/10 Mbps

Historical reference

R335

Price unresolved

Price checked 6 August 2026

Historical R335 Evotel 10/10 Mbps reference; current availability and price are unconfirmed. The Evotel product panel checked on 1 November 2026 did not list this exact speed variant. Do not substitute a differently named or faster package. Confirm current packages and all installation/connection terms directly by address.

Address check required.

RSAWEB

RSAWEB FTTH shop page

Openserve Web Connect 40/20 Mbps Fibre Uncapped

Network: Openserve
Speed: 40/20 Mbps

Advertised monthly price

R425

Promo example R395

Price unresolved

Advertisement checked 1 November 2026

Advertised ongoing price for eligible new promotion activations: R425 per month, plus R250 processing. The provider's stored price is R425.01; the final payable amount remains unconfirmed, so this offer is excluded from lowest-price rankings. Selected areas only; the WiFi-enabled ONT uses 2.4GHz and has no Ethernet port. Openserve fair-use rules apply. Monthly fees are paid in advance. Cancellation within 12 months can trigger recovery of discounts, installation/connection costs and cancellation charges.

Introductory conditions: R395 per month, pro-rated for the activation month plus one full month; the advertised regular R425 applies thereafter. Openserve must accept the order by 31 January 2027. Selected packages for new-to-network customers including migrations; existing RSAWEB customers cannot regrade or cancel/rejoin to obtain this pricing. Confirm coverage, eligibility and the final payable amount.

Provider terms

Address check required.

Vox

Vox fibre to the home page

Featured fibre package 25/10 Mbps

Network: Multiple fibre networks
Speed: 25/10 Mbps

Advertised monthly price

From R435

Price unresolved

Advertisement checked 1 November 2026

The public page advertises 25/10 Mbps from R435 per month without identifying the exact FNO/product. This is an advertised starting price, not a confirmed available quote, and remains outside current-price rankings. One clear calendar month's cancellation notice applies; subsidised setup can be recovered in full if cancelled within 12 months. The exact package's setup/cancellation amounts, payment timing, tax treatment and loan-router eligibility remain unconfirmed. Use the provider's coverage check for an address-specific quote.

Address check required.

Axxess

Axxess uncapped fibre page

Monthly home fibre example 30/30 Mbps

Network: Multiple fibre networks
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Historical reference

R499

Price unresolved

Price checked 6 August 2026

Historical R499 speed example; not a confirmed current quote. The 1 November 2026 catalogue contains several 30/30 Mbps products with different FNOs, introductory prices and eligibility. This older row does not identify a unique FNO/product, so it cannot be matched safely. Choose the exact network and address before comparing costs.

Address check required.

Mweb

Mweb Openserve fibre page

Openserve 30/30 Mbps

Network: Openserve
Speed: 30/30 Mbps

Historical reference

R709

Price unresolved

Price checked 6 August 2026

Historical R709 reference; not a confirmed current quote. On 1 November 2026 the public Openserve page instead displayed a first-time-installation-only 30/30 Mbps offer at R439 introductory and R539 regular, plus a R249 processing fee. The old R709 variant has not been matched to that offer. Confirm installation eligibility, promotion duration, cancellation charges and the final address-specific quote.

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. Provider terms 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. Provider terms 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. Provider terms Address check required.
Afrihost Afrihost prepaid fibre page	Vumatel / Vuma	100/50 Mbps	Prepaid top-up R857 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	Octotel	500/200 Mbps	Monthly example R1 229 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026	The exact Octotel 500/200 Mbps product lists R1229 per month. The provider advertises included setup and a free-to-use router, plus a R249 once-off processing fee. Its Octotel section also discloses a R999 termination fee on cancellation or cancellation for non-payment. Confirm the address-specific quote and current terms. Address check required.
Webafrica Webafrica fibre page	Vumatel / Vuma	1000/250 Mbps	Monthly example R1 309 Checked Price checked 1 November 2026	The exact Vumatel 1000/250 Mbps product lists R1309 per month. The provider advertises included setup and a free-to-use router, plus a R249 once-off processing fee. Its Vumatel section also discloses a R999 termination fee on cancellation or cancellation for non-payment. Confirm the address-specific quote and current terms. Address check required.
Axxess Axxess uncapped fibre page	Evotel	10/10 Mbps	Historical reference R335 Price unresolved Price checked 6 August 2026	Historical R335 Evotel 10/10 Mbps reference; current availability and price are unconfirmed. The Evotel product panel checked on 1 November 2026 did not list this exact speed variant. Do not substitute a differently named or faster package. Confirm current packages and all installation/connection terms directly by address. Address check required.
RSAWEB RSAWEB FTTH shop page	Openserve	40/20 Mbps	Advertised monthly price R425 Promo example R395 Price unresolved Advertisement checked 1 November 2026	Advertised ongoing price for eligible new promotion activations: R425 per month, plus R250 processing. The provider's stored price is R425.01; the final payable amount remains unconfirmed, so this offer is excluded from lowest-price rankings. Selected areas only; the WiFi-enabled ONT uses 2.4GHz and has no Ethernet port. Openserve fair-use rules apply. Monthly fees are paid in advance. Cancellation within 12 months can trigger recovery of discounts, installation/connection costs and cancellation charges. Introductory conditions: R395 per month, pro-rated for the activation month plus one full month; the advertised regular R425 applies thereafter. Openserve must accept the order by 31 January 2027. Selected packages for new-to-network customers including migrations; existing RSAWEB customers cannot regrade or cancel/rejoin to obtain this pricing. Confirm coverage, eligibility and the final payable amount. Provider terms Address check required.
Vox Vox fibre to the home page	Multiple fibre networks	25/10 Mbps	Advertised monthly price From R435 Price unresolved Advertisement checked 1 November 2026	The public page advertises 25/10 Mbps from R435 per month without identifying the exact FNO/product. This is an advertised starting price, not a confirmed available quote, and remains outside current-price rankings. One clear calendar month's cancellation notice applies; subsidised setup can be recovered in full if cancelled within 12 months. The exact package's setup/cancellation amounts, payment timing, tax treatment and loan-router eligibility remain unconfirmed. Use the provider's coverage check for an address-specific quote. Address check required.
Axxess Axxess uncapped fibre page	Multiple fibre networks	30/30 Mbps	Historical reference R499 Price unresolved Price checked 6 August 2026	Historical R499 speed example; not a confirmed current quote. The 1 November 2026 catalogue contains several 30/30 Mbps products with different FNOs, introductory prices and eligibility. This older row does not identify a unique FNO/product, so it cannot be matched safely. Choose the exact network and address before comparing costs. Address check required.
Mweb Mweb Openserve fibre page	Openserve	30/30 Mbps	Historical reference R709 Price unresolved Price checked 6 August 2026	Historical R709 reference; not a confirmed current quote. On 1 November 2026 the public Openserve page instead displayed a first-time-installation-only 30/30 Mbps offer at R439 introductory and R539 regular, plus a R249 processing fee. The old R709 variant has not been matched to that offer. Confirm installation eligibility, promotion duration, cancellation charges and the final address-specific quote. Address check required.

Costs to compare beyond monthly price

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.

Sources checked for this guide

Webafrica fibrePublic fibre package examples, setup claims and address-check flow.Axxess uncapped fibrePublic monthly fibre package examples across multiple FNOs.RSAWEB FTTH shopPublic fibre and VUMA Reach prepaid package examples.Vox fibre to the homePublic featured fibre packages and address-specific availability language.Afrihost prepaid fibrePrepaid fibre package examples and area-availability caveats.Mweb Openserve fibre explainerConsumer-facing example explaining Openserve as the fibre infrastructure provider and Mweb as ISP.

Reviewed by Riccardo Vallaro, Telecom & Mobile Services Specialist

Last reviewed: 1 November 2026

Sources we check: Webafrica fibre, Axxess uncapped fibre, RSAWEB FTTH shop, Vox fibre to the home, Afrihost prepaid fibre, Mweb Openserve fibre explainer. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Are the prices on DataCost guaranteed?

No. DataCost treats prices as checked public examples. Final pricing can change by address, FNO, promotion, installation status and provider terms.

Who should I contact when fibre is down?

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

Written by Riccardo Vallaro

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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