Compare Home Fibre Deals
Find the cheapest home fibre provider for your network and speed across eight providers: Afrihost, MWEB, Webafrica, RSAWEB, Cool Ideas, RocketNet, Websquad and no-contract Telkom Prepaid.
Home fibre is the fastest, most reliable internet you can get, but the deals are confusing because the same speed costs a different amount depending on which fibre network runs under your street, and the cheapest provider on one network is not the cheapest on another. This free tool clears it up. Choose your fibre network and the speed you want, and it ranks the cheapest provider for you across Afrihost, MWEB, Webafrica, RSAWEB and Cool Ideas, on the ongoing price you actually pay after any intro deal.
Compare Home Fibre Deals
The same speed costs different amounts on different fibre networks. Tell us your network and speed, we rank the cheapest provider.
Step 1
Which fibre network is at your home?
Step 2
What download speed do you want, at least?
Cheapest fibre
How we compare, and what to check
- Why your network matters. Fibre is sold in two layers. The fibre network operator (Vumatel, Vuma Reach, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, MetroFibre) owns the cable to your home. Internet providers then sell packages over it, each at their own price. The same 100Mbps line can cost a different amount on each network, so we only compare like for like within one network.
- We rank on the ongoing price, not a temporary introductory price. Some deals start cheaper for a short intro period (MWEB's is 3 months), so we show that as a note but rank on what you pay afterwards. The big price is what you pay long term.
- Speed is download then upload (for example 100/50 means 100Mbps down, 50 up). On most fibre, uploads matter for video calls, cloud backups and gaming, so we show both. Some networks are symmetrical (same up and down).
- The free router and early cancellation. These deals are month-to-month with no fixed contract, so you can leave on one calendar month's notice and there is no long lock-in. The catch is the free router. Most providers only let you keep it for nothing if you stay a minimum period, and if you cancel inside the first few months they bill a once-off recovery fee (Afrihost, for example, charges R999 if you leave within 6 months of activation). So watch for an early-exit fee tied to the router rather than a multi-year contract. The one upfront router cost we show is Afrihost on Vumatel, where the router is a once-off.
- Providers compared: Afrihost, MWEB, Webafrica, RSAWEB, Cool Ideas, RocketNet, Websquad and Telkom Prepaid. Not every provider sells on every network, so the list changes with your choice. RSAWEB shows on Vumatel, Openserve and Octotel. Cool Ideas shows on Vumatel, Vuma Reach, Openserve and Frogfoot. RocketNet and Websquad both show on Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel and MetroFibre. Telkom Prepaid shows on Openserve only.
- Telkom Prepaid is a different kind of deal. It needs no contract and no credit check, and you pay with a 30-day voucher instead of a monthly debit order, so there is no lock-in and no bill shock. The trade-offs are that it runs on Openserve only, tops out at 50 Mbps, and the voucher price is a little higher than the cheapest contract deals at the same speed. We rank it on the voucher price alongside the others and flag it as prepaid, so you can weigh the flexibility against the cost.
- Setup and installation. The big number is the recurring monthly cost. Activation on a line that is already installed is usually free, but a brand new installation or a relocation can carry a once-off fee. Confirm the exact setup and cancellation terms with the provider before you sign up.
- Prices include VAT and were checked on 2 June 2026. Coverage is specific to your street, so confirm your exact address and the current deal on the provider's own site before you sign up.
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How home fibre pricing works in South Africa
Home fibre is sold in two layers. A fibre network operator, such as Vumatel, Vuma Reach, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel or MetroFibre, owns the physical line that runs to your home. Internet providers, such as Afrihost, MWEB, Webafrica, RSAWEB, Cool Ideas, RocketNet and Websquad, then sell you a monthly package over that line. Each provider pays a different wholesale fee on each network, so the same speed can cost a different amount depending on who you buy from and which network is in your street. That is why the tool above asks for your network first, then ranks the cheapest provider for it on the ongoing price. Telkom also sells a prepaid, no-contract fibre option on Openserve, which the tool includes and flags separately so you can compare it on price as well as flexibility.
If fibre has not reached your address yet, you can compare 5G and LTE home internet deals instead, or compare prepaid mobile data prices. You can also browse all our free South African tools and calculators.
Frequently asked questions
Which fibre provider is cheapest in South Africa?
It depends on the fibre network in your street and the speed you want. On Openserve a 30Mbps line starts around R439 with MWEB, while on Vumatel the cheapest entry deals are closer to R500 with Afrihost or Webafrica. Because the wholesale line fee differs by network, there is no single cheapest provider, so the tool above ranks them for your exact network and speed.
Why does the same speed cost different prices?
Fibre is sold in two layers. The fibre network operator owns the line and charges providers a wholesale fee, then the provider adds its own margin. That wholesale fee is different on Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel and MetroFibre, so the same 100Mbps package can cost more on one network than another, even from the same provider.
Do I need to buy a router?
Almost every fibre deal here includes free setup and a free-to-use router, so you usually pay nothing extra to get connected. The main exception is Afrihost on Vumatel, where the router is a once-off cost. The tool flags any router charge on the deal.
Does the tool show the intro price or the ongoing price?
It ranks on the ongoing price, the amount you actually pay every month after any introductory discount ends. Where a deal is cheaper for the first few months, that intro price is shown as a note so a short-term special does not unfairly win.
Can I choose which fibre network I use?
Usually not. Your street is served by whichever fibre network operator has built there, and sometimes more than one. Use a provider coverage checker to confirm which network reaches your home, then pick it in the tool to see every provider ranked for it.
Is there a no-contract or prepaid fibre option?
Yes. Telkom Prepaid Fibre runs on the Openserve network with no fixed-term contract and no credit check. Instead of a monthly debit order you buy a 30-day voucher whenever you need it, so there is no lock-in and no penalties if you stop. It covers two speeds, 20/10 and 50/25, and the voucher price sits a little above the cheapest contract deals at the same speed. The tool above lists it on Openserve and flags it as prepaid, so you can weigh the freedom against the cost.