Confused by all the different internet options there are to choose from? We’ve made it easy to find the best one for your needs.
The only thing more frustrating than paying for internet you don’t need? Realising your connection isn’t fast enough or you don’t have enough data right when you need it most. Choose the best internet option for your needs, and you won’t have to worry about either of these issues again. Read on to find your Vodacom internet match.
Best internet option for gamers
You need: Stable connection; minimal lag
Your best internet option: Uncapped fibre
Lag time in a game is not only extremely frustrating, it can also be the difference between life and death – in the game and your social circle. You need a stable, high-speed internet connection that can handle the demands of state-of-the-art graphics, audio, the pace of the game, and possibly a Twitch stream. Your most reliable bet is an uncapped fibre connection with an ethernet cable plugged directly into your router.
Explore uncapped fibre deals from Vodacom.
Best internet option for a stay-at-home mom
You need: Strong internet on the go; ability to top up data quickly and easily if needed
Your best internet option: 5G mobile
Between household errands and all the school runs, play dates and extra-murals, you’re probably managing your life from your smartphone while you’re on the go. You need fast, reliable internet that travels with you and enough data to navigate to the first under-13 away game of the season – even though your five-year-old was streaming Peppa Pig in the doctor’s waiting room this morning. With a 5G-enabled phone and a large data bundle, you can access high-speed internet across 5G coverage areas even when you’re not at home.
Best internet option for students
You need: Something you can pack up at the end of the semester; a reliable connection that lowers your risk of being logged out of an exam portal halfway through finals
Your best internet option: LTE
If you’re living in digs, chances are you’re renting, which means you don’t want to bother with installation. LTE gives you a portable router that allows you to connect multiple devices, so you and your digs mates can each connect your phone, laptop and other devices like gaming consoles or tablets. LTE isn’t as fast as 5G, but it has a larger network coverage area, so you get reliable internet even if your college or university isn’t in a major city centre. While you may need to drop the resolution on games to avoid lag, you should have no problem accessing e-learning platforms, social media, or streaming series and music.
Check out LTE deals from Vodacom
Best internet option for streaming sport
You need: Reliable HD streaming
Your best internet option: Fibre
Sport is just way more enjoyable in HD, so make sure you have an internet connection that can handle a fast-paced match without lag. As with gaming, fibre gives you the peace of mind of a stable internet connection when you plug your TV directly into the router. No need to fear that the picture will freeze just as your team is lining up a match-winning penalty kick.
Check fibre coverage in your area
Whatever your internet needs, there’s a Vodacom option to match. For personalised guidance, pop into your nearest Vodacom store.
