As fibre continues to roll out across more parts of the country, many South Africans are going to be able to reap the rewards of faster and more stable internet. But just how much of an impact does fibre have? Read on to find out.
Superfast and reliable Internet
In this day and age having your internet down feels equivalent to having loadshedding. Because we use internet for most of our day-to-day activities like working, banking, shopping, communication and learning, the need for fast, reliable internet is high and fibre has stepped in to meet this demand.
Fibre technology offers internet connections with lightning-fast speeds that reach up to 1Gbps.
Speaking of lightning, fibre provides a more stable and reliable connection even during bad weather. Fibre is also more resilient to network congestion and power outages and this is why more and more communities have invested in installing fibre optic cables.
Opportunities for small businesses
Since the Covid-19 lockdown, South Africans have become a lot more comfortable with doing business online – and that means more opportunities for those with an eye for spotting a gap. Whether it’s a side hustle or the start of your main empire, it’s much easier to grow your business when you have stable, superfast internet. Thanks to fibre becoming more widely available, businesses can setup shop from anywhere.
Fibre internet speeds also allow businesses to transfer data faster and have quicker access to cloud-based apps, which ultimately means more efficiency and less downtime.
Flexible connection
Fibre is for flexible internet connection, and because it has such a vast bandwidth, users are less likely to experience throttling or capped connections. Vodacom Fibre brings you flexibilty with a range of deals for fibre connectivity, from entry-level offers to ultra-high speed packages. Manage your fibre internet connection through your VodaPay app.
Access to online learning
From podcasts to e-learning channels, the internet is full of educational resources. However, a dodgy internet connection makes it difficult to get the most out of the experience. With a high-speed fibre internet connection, you can get help with schoolwork, pick up short courses to advance your career, or even just learn a new hobby.
Staying in contact with friends and family
Anyone under 30 will never know the struggle of trying to stay in touch with people in other countries before the internet. You had to send actual letters. On paper. And they would take weeks to arrive, which meant major forward planning for special occasions like birthdays.
Even calls were problematic. So-called stable, reliable landlines had such a lag on international calls that you had to pause after every sentence to wait for the other person to hear what you said. True story! Now, with a smartphone or laptop and a fibre connection, you can hop onto a WhatsApp video call with someone in England and chat as seamlessly as if they were right next to you.
Future-proofing your home
The concept of a smart home is still fairly new, especially in South Africa, but as these connected homes become more mainstream, people are going to want to connect more devices in their homes. You need superfast internet if you’re going to have your fridge, toaster, vacuum cleaner and doorbell all connecting to the internet and being controlled from your smartphone. The rollout of fibre is making this more accessible to more South Africans.
South Africa may lag behind the rest of the world with things like fashion trends, but our rugby team is strong, and so is our internet. Get the strongest one around with Vodacom Fibre, check out these deals or make your way to a Vodacom store near you for advice from one of our in-store experts.
