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Here's Everything You Need To Know About Telkom Uncapped LTE

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:08:17 +0200

During the past few years, access to Uncapped LTE broadband has become as essential as water and electricity and if like so many South Africans, you have questions surrounding what LTE and specifically Uncapped LTE are, you've come to the right place.

In this blog, we’ll briefly review the background of LTE, delve into what Telkom Uncapped LTE is, the price of Telkom Uncapped Wi-Fi deals, what a fair usage policy is and we'll also review Telkom's FUP for their Uncapped LTE offering.

What is LTE?

The concept of LTE inspires a number of questions. What is LTE? What is LTE data? Can LTE be Uncapped? Is LTE broadband? Is LTE the same as 4G? In brief, while LTE is not technically the same as 4G, its evolution has occurred on 4G networks. LTE data is transferred faster and with lower latency than 4G.

We’ve all heard of 4G and 5G in cellular network technology, but you may have seen the term LTE and wondered, what does LTE stand for? The short answer is that LTE stands for “Long Term Evolution” and it is most commonly used in connection with 4G, the fourth-generation global wireless communication standard that was first defined in 2008.

What is Uncapped LTE?

Simply put — an Uncapped LTE or Uncapped Wi-Fi internet connection refers to a package where you never run out of data meaning you can use as much as you like and still stay connected without worrying about topping up or reaching data limits.

Some people ask what the difference between uncapped and unlimited data is and the answer is it's much of a muchness really as they are one and the same thing whereby your data has no limit and will not finish.

Can you get Uncapped LTE in your area? Click here to check your coverage.

How much is Telkom Uncapped LTE per month?

At this point, you're probably asking what the cost of Uncapped LTE is or what the price of Telkom Uncapped Wi-Fi is. Or you may be wondering a few things like: What is the cheapest LTE in South Africa? How much is uncapped data on Telkom? Does unlimited data cost more? How much does unlimited data cost per month?

Well we've already done all the searching for you and can confirm that Telkom's Uncapped LTE product range offers consumers the best value, widest choice and lowest prices for Uncapped Wi-Fi.

Customers can choose between Uncapped 10Mbps or Uncapped 20Mbps speeds at different price points, dependent on whether you pick a SIM-Only deal or a SIM + Wi-Fi router deal.

Take a look for yourself at the options:

Uncapped LTE 10 Mbps, SIM-Only at R449 per month.
Uncapped LTE 10 Mbps, SIM and a D-Link DWR-956M Wi-Fi router at R529 per month.
Uncapped LTE 20 Mbps, SIM-Only at R599 per month.
Uncapped LTE 20 Mbps, SIM and a D-Link DWR-956M Wi-Fi router at R679 per month.

What is Telkom's Fair Usage Policy (FUP)?

So often our customers ask us a host of questions about how and why Telkom throttles their Uncapped LTE connection, but there is a very good reason why. To ensure that everyone can enjoy the best experience using their internet service, Telkom Uncapped data deals are governed by Telkom's Fair Usage Policy which works as follows:

Telkom Uncapped LTE 10Mbps	Telkom Uncapped LTE 20Mbps
Up to 500GB of usage, you will be able to access the network at 10Mbps speed. After 500GB you will be able to access the network at a standard 4Mbps speed. Should you use more than 550GB, Telkom will then reduce the speed to 2Mbps.	Up to 600GB of usage, you will be able to access the network at 20Mbps speed. After 600GB you will be able to access the network at a standard 4Mbps speed. Should you use more than 650GB, Telkom will then reduce the speed to 2Mbps.

When it comes to Telkom's FUP, Telkom has the right to apply restrictions to an Uncapped LTE account if a customer's usage behaviour is deemed to be affecting the user experience of other customers on the Telkom network. FUP throttling or FUP usage is the intentional slowing of an internet service and is not illegal by any means. It's merely a reactive measure to regulate network traffic and minimise bandwidth congestion and that's why Telkom throttles uncapped LTE customers.

As you can see for yourself, Telkom Uncapped LTE is a truly unique product in that it offers unlimited data and value at pricing that's totally reasonable. Telkom in turn also protects you against the abuse of heavy internet users by imposing their Fair Usage Policy which ensures you can continue to enjoy your superior experience of web browsing, video and music streaming, email, VoIP and TV/Radio streaming.

Since partnering with Telkom in 2016, we at DSL Telecom have evolved to be recognised as the largest post-paid Telkom Authorised Dealer in South Africa and have subsequently won a multitude of awards for our record-breaking internet sales and our outstanding customer service and after-sales support. Choose to sign up through DSL Telecom and prepare to experience service that's second to none.

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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

Everything you need to know about the TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi extender

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:31:18 +0200

DSL Telecom offers internet and wi-fi solutions to homes and businesses. The TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi System is one of the solutions we offer to improve your internet connection throughout your home or business.

For many years mesh wi-fi systems were used only in businesses. Mesh wi-fi entered the consumer market to provide customers with access to a stable connection, allowing for a lower network congested wi-fi system and greater wireless coverage. Mesh systems like the TP-Link Deco Mesh Extender are designed to solve one problem, bad signal strength. If you do not have any dead zones in your home then the problem is not with your wi-fi network but rather with your internet package.

In this blog you will learn everything you need to know about TP-Link Deco Mesh wi-fi extenders, what it is, how it works and the benefits that the TP-Deco Link can have on your home set-up.

What is Mesh Wi-Fi?

The mesh wifi technology system is built to eliminate dead zones and creates one big connection that covers all corners of your home. The Mesh WiFi system creates faster speeds and a more stable connection. It allows for better performance and less network congestion providing you with better reliability and greater wireless coverage.

How does the TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi system work?

The mesh wi-fi system consists of a main router that connects directly to your router and a series of nodes (a device or data point in a larger network) placed around your home for full wi-fi coverage. Only one node needs to be connected to the router, the one wired node then shares its internet connection with all other nodes in its vicinity. They are all part of a single wireless network that requires multiple devices to be set up around your home where you require the connection.

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10 benefits of the TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi system

Do you need a TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi system in your home?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Do you need to ensure dead zones and drops do not impact your working day, or weekend streaming?
Do you need a consistent, even speed wherever you go in your home?
Are you tired of switching between networks as you move between upstairs and downstairs?
Do you want to optimize your current wi-fi network?
Do you live in a big house or have multiple walls between your devices?

Questions you may have before purchasing the TP-Link Deco Mesh

Do I need to purchase a new router?

You can use the TP-link extender in tandem with your current router, you don't need to purchase a new router. The Mesh wi-fi system is what connects to the internet, the router part is the transmitting of that connection over wi-fi. So even though the mesh systems will replace the router part, you still need to reply on the built in router.

Will a Mesh Wi-Fi network improve internet speed?

With Mesh wi-fi nodes positioned throughout your home, you get a much more consistent, even speed wherever you go in your home. Because there are multiple access points your going to get a more consistent signal spread across your home.

How far can Mesh Wi-Fi extend?

A good rule of thumb is to place the second node halfway between the router and the dead zone, the range can be about 30 meters or two rooms apart.

Does Mesh Wi-Fi need a line of sight?

No. Nodes can be placed anywhere within range of each other to create a mesh network in your home. While a line of sight is optimal to reduce the chance of any interference between nodes, it is not a requirement.

How do I know which TP-Link I should purchase?

The E4 Deco mesh is best suitable for fibre line speeds of up to 100Mbps. The Deco M4 is best suitable for line speeds of up to 1Gbps, the hardware mostly depends on your current fibre line speed for optimal use of the product.

Experience Wi-Fi like never before, with the TP Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi extender

With our mesh wi-fi systems, you'll have no more dropped wi-fi connections as you move throughout your home.

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