Connectivity speed tester Ookla recently released the fastest internet providers in South Africa. The countryโs most preferred ISPs rank at the top.
The assessment considered the download and upload speeds of each provider alongside reliability.
25 Best Internet Providers in South Africa
The enlisted wireless, fiber, and satellite ISPs are recommended for home and business users seeking uninterrupted connectivity.
Which are the best WiFi providers in South Africa?
1. Cool Ideas
Cool Ideas ranks at the top for providing the fastest fixed broadband speeds in the country.
Besides, the ISP boasts the lowest mean latency compared to other ISPs. Tel 010593 2665.
2. Afrihost
Afrihost Internet is an award-winning ISP in broadband, telecommunication, and web hosting services.
In addition, the provider offers fixed wireless LTE, FTTH, ADSL, VDSL, Mobile Data, and Cloud Services.
Afrihost offers speeds of up to 1000 Mbps for as low as R697 for 20 Mbps. Tel 0800011 000.
3. Webafrica
WebAfrica is among the leading fixed LTE, VoIP, and ADSL services providers in South Africa.
The ISP guarantees speeds of up to 200 Mbps with the starter package of 25 Mbps priced at R399. Tel 0214649500.
4. Vox Telecom
Vox Telecom offers both fiber and wireless internet to homes and businesses across the country.
Speeds of between 20 Mbps and 50 Mbps cost as low as R699. Tel 0878050003.
5. Axxess Internet
Axxess Internet delivers fiber-to-home services including DSL, LTE, and Web Hosting.
Get internet speeds of up to 200 Mbps in the comfort of your home or business. Tel 0878211100.
6. MWEB internet
Founded in 1997, MWEB Internet is a trusted fiber, LTE, and VoIP provider with diverse security options.
The ISP provides 1 GBps for R1449 pm with the starter plan of R499 pm priced at 25Mbps. Tel 0877005000.
7. Rain Internet
Rain Internet offers pocket-friendly mobile data to millions of subscribers in South Africa.
Notably, the company was the first in Africa to launch a standalone 5G network in 2019. Tel 0816101000.
8. Telkom SA
Telkom South Africa is a leading ICT Company with operations in more than 38 countries across Africa.
The company is far-reaching in South Africa where it is 39% state-owned. Tel 0113379088.
9. HeroTel
Founded in 2014, Herotel Internet is one of the largest fixed wireless internet providers in the country.
HeroTel is expanding its Fibre coverage with Hero Fibre packages. The ISP offers plans ranging from 10 Mbps to 1 Gbps for as low as R399. Tel 0218802228.
Full list of ISPs in South Africa
- MTN Group – 0119123000
- RSAWEB – 0874700000
- Vodacom – 0116535000
- Internet Solutions – 0569494400
- MetroFibre – 0871514000.
- Fixed Mobile Telecoms – 0100450350
- RocketNet – 0169711218
- Atomic Access – 0213005046
- COMSOL – 0101408800
- Supersonic – 0861787377
- Easyweb Internet Ltd – 0100015200
Some of these internet providers are also available in other African states such as Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya.
Choose your preferred ISP for installation and support services.
The leading internet providers in South Africa are available in urban centers and townships.
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