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Octotel ONT config on Zyxel router

Hi guys, I've been having this issue on three different Zyxel routers. Seems I get intermittent connection due to DNS issues. Tried asking Octotel about the config on the ONT which is remotely managed...

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Any recommendations for fibre ISP? Cape Town

I have been having too much downtime on my 50/10 fibre line. I am with IPComms and I have just about had it. They are quite responsive but the connection has just been bad and they seem to just throw...

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Manual for OpenServe NOKIA ONT (aka Alcatel-Lucent I-240G-D)

I am looking for a copy of the manual for ONT provided by OpenServe - it's an Alcaltel-Lucent I-240G-D. The only link that Google produces points to a Web-site that my anti-malware s/w doesn't like and...

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What going on with Frogfoot in the WC and EC

So it's been 5 days with virtually no connection on Frogfoot's network. Apparently it's a break in Cape Town or surrounds. Has anyone received any updates or feedback?

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Vumatel Roodepoort disconnects

Over the past month I have had disconnects occurring early in the morning and late at night on a daily basis, where my router would say "terminating... - peer is not responding", and then for the next...

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Status of ipv6 in South Africa

I wanted to know if anyone knows the status of ipv6 in SA? Is it supported by any of the fiber networks? Do I enable on my router?

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Metrofibre Experience and Pricing

Going to be moving in a month, will be moving from an Openserve area to a Metrofibre area. Honestly, I'm a little disappointed as over the last 4 years I have had awesome service from Openserve,...

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Fibre in Ramsgate

Hi I noticed Fibre being installed close to the magistrates court, it looked like orange fibre cables, and there was a Bakkie with openserve on the side. Is there anyway for me to get an idea if there...

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Lightstruck Fibre

Anyone have any exp with https://www.lightstruck.co.za/ They will be providing fibre to my area in the coming months, according to their site and customer center. But this is the first time hearing of...

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Previous Tenant not canceling his Fibre line rental with Axxess

Hi everyone I moved into a new flat on 2020-08-01 and the previous tenant hasn’t cancelled his Fibre line rental with Axxess, he is claiming he doesn’t have to cancel as it is a month to month contract...

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TT Connect & Fredd Experience?

We only have the option to use TT connect as our fiber provider, it seems they are a sister company to Fredd the ISP, anyone with experience using these two companies together or separately, that can...

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Vumareach Fibre Retreat/Steenberg/Grassy Park (Southern Suburbs)

As per Vumatel's website we have about 80% interest for fibre in the Retreat area. When I get more folks to show interest they get a thank you your address has been registered but that they have no...

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UPDATE: Fibre in Glenwood, Berea and Bulwer (Durban)

So I have been pushing my hardest to get some information on FTTH for this area. I moved here with Mitsol and Web Africa giving me their word that Fibre would be installed. Then up and vanished, I'm...

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Frogfoot Port Elizabeth

Just wanted to start a new thread for all issues, etc. as the other threads had specific issues as their thread titles. Just a heads up for tonight too:

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Webafrica packages/pricing change

I have a 100/50 fibre line and pay R1119 with Webafrica on Openserves infrastructre. At the begining of the month I noticed my speed doubled to 200/100. I thought this was a free upgrade because of the...

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Fibre Router

Hi Guys, Fibre noob here. MetroFibre is finishing up the network rollout in my area and I have preordered with WebAfrica. Quick question: Do you get a specific Fibre router (like ADSL/LTE router) or is...

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MitchellsFibre (Vumatel)

After reading this> https://www.businessinsider.co.za/v...-delays-while-mitchells-plain-due-soon-2019-5 a while back, I thought seeing is believing... Well contractors busy cutting up pavements in...

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Vuma Reach Phoenix Thread

Hi guys! not too sure how many people from Phoenix DBN are here. But this thread will be here for future issues and feedback for Vuma Reach in Phoenix

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Vumatel call center closed?

In lieu of our connection issues, We were told by Afrihost that both customers and ISP's are unable to contact Vumatel telephonically and that "their hands are tied" and all they can do is log and...

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Great news for fibre in South Africa – networks must share infrastructure

Reading this artical yesterday on My broadband brings the question to mind if this is now official and applicable to all networks through out the country... Vuma has the monopoly on fibre in rural...

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