| Bandwidth (speed) |
384 Kbps to 10 Mbps (sometimes 20 Mbps) |
5 Mbps to 100 Mbps |
100 Mbps to 1,000 Mbps |
| Connection type |
Always-on |
Always-on |
Always-on |
| Recommended for |
Basic, get started, get online |
Server side and cloud usage (high upload speeds), shared internet connection (business) |
Heavy - everything |
| Strengths |
- Available everywhere that Telkom provides
- Many suppliers, lots of product choices
- Should be simple to support
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- Always-on connection
- Unlimited IP addresses
- Faster than many FTTH - unmatched versatility
- Fast upload speed for all services
- Simple to pause billing
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- Fastest internet in Africa
- Works well with voice and streaming services
- Extremely reliable
- Flexible - can be used more than just internet access and speeds can be changed to over perform
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| Weaknesses |
- Unreliable often due to Telkom reliance
- Upload speeds are very slow and degrade the performance
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- Installation requires small investment
- Only available in Cape Town
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- Waiting time for line installation can be inconvenient
- Requires hefty installation if you don't already have the infrastructure
- Only available in certain areas
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