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Announcement: Telkom Discontinues Copper Services

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:52:10 +0200

Telkom, has recently announced that it will be discontinuing its copper network. This move has significant implications for the future of voice communication in South Africa.

The copper network has been the backbone of voice communication in South Africa for many years. However, with the advent of new technologies such as fibre-optic cables and 5G wireless networks, the use of copper has become increasingly obsolete. Telkom has recognised this and has decided to discontinue its copper network entirely.

It is important to note that the transition away from copper will not be immediate. Telkom has announced a phased approach to discontinuing the network, with plans to complete the process by 2023. In the meantime, customers who still rely on the copper network for their voice communication will need to start planning for the transition to alternative technologies.

In line with Telkom's ongoing efforts to offer their customers the best possible service experience, it will be necessary for copper customers to migrate or upgrade to a newer internet technology. These technologies will not only offer a better experience for customers but will also help Telkom address the challenges they face in relation to copper theft.

Are Telkom landlines being discontinued?

Since Telkom is currently shutting down its copper network, it means that all traditional phone lines and ADSL services will be discontinued.

What are the alternative voice options available ?

The good news is that we at DSL Telecom offer a host of faster and more reliable internet and voice alternatives to Telkom's copper services. Contact DSL Telecom if you want to migrate to a VoIP line, LTE or Fibre.

To Conclude

Telkom's decision to discontinue copper services marks an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of internet technologies. While copper was once a cutting-edge technology, it has been largely surpassed by newer and more advanced options. While the discontinuation of copper may be disruptive for some users in the short term, it ultimately represents an important step forward for South Africa's internet infrastructure and its ability to meet the needs of a growing digital economy.

Please note that after March 2023, Telkom will be unable to guarantee support for copper services.

DSL Telecom Believes Everyone Deserves Fast, Reliable Fibre Internet

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:49:30 +0200

Here at DSL Telecom we believe in connecting our customers with the best suited internet connection that will satisfy their daily internet connectivity needs. Whether you're streaming movies on Netflix, jamming out to the latest songs on Spotify, working from home, playing your favourite online game on your Xbox or streaming YouTube videos, your internet speed definitely matters and having a reliable internet connection is key to strong and consistent internet speeds. DSL Telecom is the largest Vox business partner in SA and the largest post-paid Telkom dealer in the country, which means we can provide you with faster, better internet at a fair price.

Why installing a super-fast fibre network in your residential area is vital:

Fibre installation lead times have gone from fast to superfast and is becoming the new normal for residential areas and is essential for smarter living. The COVID-19 pandemic opened South Africa's eyes in terms of expanding the connectivity landscape, emphasizing the fact that the speed and capacity of broadband are essential to supporting the home workforce as well as satisfying the growing demand for safer and smarter homes.

Many residential areas are moving away from copper due to an increase of theft and performance limitations, it's an old technology that communities are moving away from and therefore increasing the need for a reliable communication infrastructure such as fibre internet, which is not only reliable but can also be deployed faster.

Fibre coverage is quickly growing on South Africa's map as it is more reliable, more cost effective and can be deployed rapidly in live for fibre areas. There are many reason why homeowners in South Africa are quickly realising the importance of a fast and reliable internet connection and this helps in terms of increasing fibre coverage across South Africa's map, the bigger the demand, the bigger the coverage.

Here's why we believe you should choose fibre with DSL Telecom

Fibre internet gives you fast speeds: This is important for productivity at home, especially if your work depends on publishing and exchanging large data files or videos online.

Fully reliable: Uptime and data transmission with fibre optic cables is the most consistent, stable and reliable connectivity option. Cabled fibre promises much higher bandwidth, minimal electromagnetic interferences and fewer potential connection interruptions.

Smooth & consistent signal: Fibre internet signal strength stays consistent over distance while xDSL or copper signals can degrade. Large businesses, organisations or building complexes are great candidates for strong and consistent internet signal strength because of this.

Zero throttling of internet speeds: Fibre internet speed doesn't throttle because it's less susceptible to overload. At peak times, your ISP may lower you speed from 100Mbps to 20 or lower to ration their service.

The smart home of tomorrow, today.

Most people, if asked to list their internet connected devices, would likely mention their smartphones, laptops and tablets. In the technology world that we live in today, there are more and varied devices that need a strand of our bandwidth. This easily includes thermostats, light bulbs, TV's, doorbells and CCTV systems. Our homes are no longer just brick and electrical, our homes are becoming increasingly smart and connected.

As we add an increasing number of devices in our home, they start chipping away at our available bandwidth and those devices add up quickly, especially in bigger households.

The more connected devices we bring into our homes the higher our internet standards become, there is no point in having all these smart devices if you can barely use it due to little or no bandwidth.

So when your looking for the ultimate solution in connectivity, when compromise isn't an option and when you need the connected home of tomorrow today, then your home needs a fibre line connection.

So you're convinced that your home needs fibre, this is how to easily connect to

fibre internet:

But first, you'll need to check your Fibre coverage

You will need to check if your area is fibre ready and if your address is covered for fibre. You can check if you are covered for Vox fibre here: www.coveragecheck.co.za

Once you have checked your Telkom fibre coverage and you would like to speak to a sales specialist to sign up you can click here: www.uncappedfibre.co.za

Determine how much fibre internet speed you need?

How many Mbps do you really need from your fibre line for your household to game, stream and download seamlessly.

Choosing the best fibre package that fits your budget

DSL Telecom offers many packages for you to choose from and we have a fully trained team of sales professionals that can assist you in getting the best suited package for your internet connectivity needs, that is also best suited to your budget. Click here to view the different FNO and ISP fibre internet deals that you may be covered for:

Vox fibre Vox Frogfoot fibre deals Vox Vuma fibre deals Vox Openserve fibre deals Vox Octotel fibre deals	Telkom fibre: Telkom Openserve fibre deals Telkom Vuma fibre deals Telkom Frogfoot fibre deals Telkom Link Afrika fibre deals

Vox fibre
Vox Frogfoot fibre deals
Vox Vumatel fibre deals
Vox Octotel fibre deals

Vox Openserve fibre deals

Telkom fibre:
Telkom Openserve fibre deals
Telkom Vumatel fibre deals
Telkom Frogfoot fibre deals
Telkom Link Afrika fibre deals

What's next? Get connected to fibre

We will schedule your fibre internet installation will be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you. The fibre internet installation will involve running the fibre cable from the fibre box on your boundary wall into your home, once this has been completed your fibre network operator will come to your property to install an ONT (optical network terminal). The fibre internet Installation can take anywhere between 2 – 4 hours. Once your fibre line has been installed, your fibre router will be scheduled for delivery and your fibre line will be tested to ensure you are getting exactly the fibre line speeds that you expected. That's it, its a quick and seamless process and if you sign up with us today you can be up and running in no time, to a fast reliable and stable internet connection that you deserve.

Don't wait for tomorrow, click here to check your fibre coverage today: www.coveragecheck.co.za

Why an uninterrupted internet connection at home is more critical than ever before

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:07:36 +0200

Now more than ever, internet access is a lifeline - not a luxury. Our internet connection at home has become our umbilical cord to the outside world.

The way we worked flipped upside down overnight. Suddenly, everyone's home internet connections were essential - not just for work, but also for online learning, live-streamed events and communication with family and friends.

The importance of internet reliability

Working from home is more than just a trend, a bonus perk, or a temporary fix to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Remote work is here to stay, with many companies transitioning to permanent work-from-home roles. It is the new normal way to work for millions of employees in South Africa and across the world.

As employees adjust and adapt to this new virtual workplace, it has become apparent that the technical requirements will play a major role in the success of work-from-home positions.

As a work-from-home employee, the most important thing that you need to succeed in remote work positions is a strong internet connection. This will allow you to complete your work, collaborate with colleagues and stay in contact with customers and suppliers. Without a decent internet signal, you will probably experience grainy video calls, prolonged download times and many more annoying communication issues.

What type of internet speeds do I need?

The first step to deciding what type of internet connection is best for you(be it fibre, lte, adsl or satellite), is to consider what is absolutely necessary to your work.

Will you need to use Skype, Zoom, or other HD video call platforms?
Will you need to make voice calls to colleagues and customers? (VoIP calls)
Do you need to download or upload large files quickly?
Do you need to watch video content?

click here to see our fibre internet speed guide

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Quality, high-speed internet solutions

It's unquestionable that a robust internet connection is vital to successfully working from home. This 2021, you don't have to put up with an erratic internet connection that freezes during your important meetings.

Get a high-speed internet connection through DSL Telecom and start impressing your colleagues and customers. Choose between LTE internet deals, Fibre internet deals, ADSL internet deals, Satellite internet deals or Mobile Data internet packages.

To find out more and see which internet packages are available, visit our website www.dsltelecom.co.za

ADSL is Dead: Here's Everything You Need To Know About Switching To Fibre

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:24:16 +0200

As you are already probably aware, Telkom is currently in the process of shutting down its copper network, which means that all traditional phone lines and ADSL services will soon be discontinued.

What now?

Well, there's no need to stress! The great news is that we offer excellent alternatives to Telkom’s ADSL services. The time has come to make the switch and migrate to Telkom Fibre. It's a blessing in disguise really, because fibre is both cheaper and faster than copper-based broadband.

How does the Telkom ADSL to Fibre migration work?

If you are an existing Telkom ADSL customer and have fibre available in your area, you can easily and seamlessly migrate to a Telkom Fibre connection. No billing hassles and no drama 😊

Which fibre packages/deals can I migrate to?

There is a deal to suit every budget and bandwidth requirement. Here a just a few best sellers: 👇

To view all the available fibre deals that you can migrate to, click here 👉 www.fibredeals.co.za/migrate

Which fibre speed should you migrate to?

Can I keep my landline number, once my Telkom fixed line has been discontinued?

Yes of course. We can help you port your existing Telkom landline number to DSL Telecom's VoIP service. You can either keep your Telkom number or get an 087 xxx xxxx number that's unique to you. Read more about our affordable VoIP services 👉 www.uncappedvoip.co.za

How long will it take to switch to Fibre?

The general installation time for your Telkom fibre is 7 - 21 working days after your migration order has been processed.

Do I need to buy a new router?

Your existing ADSL router is not compatible for a fibre connection, but the excellent news is that Telkom will provide you with a brand new Wi-Fi router absolutely free!

Switch to Telkom Unlimited Home Lite Fibre today and start enjoying the fastest and most reliable internet technology available in South Africa. Prepare to be amazed!

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