5th generation wireless (5G) is the latest advancement in cellular technology. It was engineered to vastly increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. With 5G LTE, data transmitted over wireless connections can travel at multigigabit speeds as high as 20 Gbps. Multi-gigabit (multi-gig) Internet is a network connection with speeds greater than 1 Gbps. Multi-gig Internet connections used to be very rare but are becoming more widely available in many areas.

That means quicker downloads, much lower lag and a significant impact on how we live, work and play. 5G speed and other connectivity benefits are expected to make businesses more efficient and give consumers access to more information faster than ever before. Connected cars, smart stadiums and advanced gaming - they all will rely on 5G networks.

As the next generation of wireless technology, 5G internet differs significantly from previous generations. While earlier networks were designed to connect people to people and the internet, 5G technology is expanding the range of entities that communicate even more widely. It connects things with people, the internet and other things.

• First generation - 1G: 1980s: 1G delivered analogue voice and could only be used for voice calls.

• Second generation - 2G: Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice but we still use many fundamental services today such as SMS, MMS, international roaming, call hold, billing, conference calls and long distance calls.
• Third generation - 3G: Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data and is used in many more applications like the sharing of digital photos, movies and high-quality voice and video calls.
• Fourth generation: 4G: 2010s: 4G lead the way in the era of mobile broadband, supporting speeds up to 100Mbps and high-quality streaming capabilities.

1G, 2G, 3G and 4G all led to 5G, which is designed to provide more connectivity than was ever available before.

With its high speeds, superior reliability and negligible latency, 5G will expand the mobile ecosystem into new realms.

Higher Speed

One of the major pros of 5G technology is its ability to work faster on cellular and other devices. Unlike its predecessors - 2G, 3G, 4G, and 4G LTE, where downloading movies, videos and music and streaming services would have taken hours, with 5G technology these tasks become much easier with downloading taking only a few seconds. Moreover, one sector where the 5G technology will add value is the global booming gaming industry, according to experts. For the gamer, this means super-fast downloads and uploads, glitch-free multiplayer video games, live streaming and real-time gaming.

Lower Latency

Compared to earlier technologies, 5G technology has an incredibly low latency which makes it easier to support other new-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and virtual reality, which is another major advantage of 5G technology. Furthermore browsing is made easier and this improves the user experience. 

Improved Bandwidth

With increased bandwidth, 5G technology provides seamless transfer of data, which boosts the connectivity amongst devices and the overall user experience. Moreover, the technology provides users with a seamless transition of services between cellular devices and wireless wi-fi, thus improving performance.

Less Tower Congestion & Increased Capacity

Often 4G cellular networks get congested which results in various problems while we try and access important data.

5G networks on the other hand will allow users to avoid such problems due to improved speed and more bandwidth. 5G uncapped has the ability to deliver up to 100 times more capacity than 4G which means users will be able to access the internet with greater efficiency.

With 5G technology, data transmitted over wireless broadband connections can travel at multigigabit speeds with potential peak speeds as high as 20Gbps. 5G is designed to reach speeds of up to 10 times faster than 4G and works best at average speeds of 150-200Mbps. By comparison, 4G works at average speeds of 23-35Mbps.

For example, a full HD film could be downloaded in less than 3 minutes on a 5G network, as opposed to around 15 on a 4G network. Now that's fast!

The average consumer uses close to 11 GB of data per month on their smartphone. This is driven by explosive growth in video traffic as mobile is increasingly becoming the source of media and entertainment, as well as the massive growth in always-connected cloud computing and experiences.
 
4G completely changed how we consume information. In the past decade we have witnessed rapid changes in the mobile app industry around services such as video streaming, ride sharing, food delivery and more.

5G will expand the mobile ecosystem to new industries. This will contribute to cutting-edge user experiences such as boundless extreme reality (XR), seamless IoT capabilities, new enterprise applications, local interactive content and instant cloud access, to name a few.
 
5G will also support new services for South African consumers, like online augmented and virtual reality gaming and UHD streaming.

If you're like so many other Telkom LTE internet customers, you may have heard about the possibility of upgrading, downgrading or renewing your LTE deal or even migrating to a Telkom Fibre internet deal. Here we answer all your Frequently Asked Questions so that you can enjoy the benefits of a better internet deal as soon as possible.

Upgrading And Downgrading Your Telkom LTE Deal

How To Upgrade Or Downgrade Your Telkom LTE Package?

Can I Upgrade Or Downgrade My Telkom LTE Internet Deal?

When Can I Upgrade Or Downgrade My LTE Contract?

How Long Does It Take To Process My Telkom LTE Internet Upgrade Or Downgrade?

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. 

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.

How do I cancel my Telkom subscription? You ask. When switching, upgrading or migrating between services or entirely opting out of the Telkom network, it is necessary to cancel your contract. You can cancel your Telkom LTE, Telkom Fibre, Telkom ADSL or Telkom Mobile contracts anytime. Cancellation fees may be charged.

If you would like to upgrade or renew your Telkom LTE service, this can easily be done from your 21st month of your contract commitment term. Check if you are eligible to upgrade or renew your Telkom LTE to a better deal here: www.ltedeals.co.za/renew.We will go ahead and get you up and running within 1 working day for Telkom LTE Sim only renewals and 3 - 5 working days for Telkom LTE Sim + Router renewals.

If you would like to migrate your existing Telkom LTE service this can easily be done from your 3rd month of your contract commitment term, check if you are eligible to migrate your Telkom LTE to a better deal here: www.ltedeals.co.za/renew. We will go ahead and get you up and running within 1 working day for Telkom LTE Sim only renewals and 3 - 5 working days for Telkom LTE Sim + Router renewals.

If you would like to upgrade or renew your existing Telkom Fibre Service, you can do that by simply signing up for your desired package online here: www.fibredeals.co.za/migrate

You can cancel your Telkom contract online with these three easy steps:

Step 1:

Go to www.telkom.co.za and select “Login” on the top right hand corner to login to your “My Telkom” profile. This will take you to the ''Welcome To My Telkom '' page where you can select your login type.

You will then be directed to the Telkom self-service portal that allows you to manage your Telkom internet services. The self-service portal will enable you to: view your data usage, usage history, top-ups, enable out-of-bundle data and manage your password.

If you don't have a ''My Telkom'' profile, then select ''Register'' from the login menu to create a Telkom user profile. Follow the 4 step process to create your user account and link your services to your account.

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These days, it goes without saying, that modern South African businesses need a reliable business fibre internet connection to thrive - it’s no longer an option. A limited or slow internet connection is one of the most time consuming problems a business can struggle with, affecting everything from the communication between you and your customers to the work efficiency of your team.

A fast and reliable internet connection not only assists business functionality, but ensures you are able to meet customer expectations and deadlines.

When it comes to choosing a business fibre service provider, the market-leading Vox Fibre infrastructure is hands-down a firm South African favourite, promising high-speed bandwidth and capacity at prices that are fair. 

That being said, it's sometimes confusing to business owners to understand why the estimated fibre installation lead time can vary based on the location of their building (Off-Net Building,  On-Net Building or Preferred & Connected Building), as well as many other external factors which are outside the control of Vox or the Network Operators. 

These factors include, but are not limited to:

Lets' go through the meaning of each building category and their respective fibre installation lead times:

• Off-Net Buildings  - Where fibre does not yet exist in the area.

In this instance, the FNO (Fibre Network Owner) needs to build the necessary fibre infrastructure in the area and then install a POP (point of presence) in the building. Once this has been done, the fibre cable needs to be pulled from the street into the building. Expect installations at Off-Net Buildings to take between 6-9 months.

*On-Net Buildings - Where fibre already exists in the area.

In this case, the Fibre Network Owner needs to pull the fibre cable from the street into the building.

The installation lead time for On-Net Buildings is 4-6 months.

*Preferred & Connected Buildings - Where fibre also already exists in the building.

In this example, since fibre infrastructure already exists inside the building, the installation lead time is 4-8 weeks.

Let's think about our work days. We check emails, download documents, send files, attend video conference calls, visit websites and upload data to cloud-based storage. The internet drives all of those processes, making broadband internet one of the most vital communication components in modern business. 

As consumers and employee behaviours evolve, companies need to maintain the pace that is demanded of them. A fast business internet connection defines how a company keeps up with customer requirements, stays competitive in the market and stays highly relevant. 

Fibre internet is no longer just a telecommunications industry buzzword. It’s a widely available, highly-viable internet service option. It's positive impact on the bottom line demonstrates just how valuable it is to the future of South African businesses.

Thousands of contemporary businesses in South Africa and worldwide are opting for a fibre internet connection and here is why: 

1. Business fibre internet is fast ⚡

Business-grade fibre internet offers speeds of up to 1000Mbps! With fibre that fast, your team members can send emails faster, download large attachments, upload information quickly and deliver tasks on time. Say goodbye to lag times on webpages and slow response times, because with a fast fibre connection, your business should never experience slow connection speeds.

2. FTTB internet is scalable and reliable ⚖️

A reliable internet connection is vital for your business to succeed because any unplanned downtime can bring your businesses communication and productivity to a complete stop. Fortunately, a fibre internet connection offers significant reliability advantages. Fibre-optic internet is not likely to be influenced by weather conditions, and is also resistant to human or electrical interference.

Flexible bandwidth options ensure quality performance as your company grows and can easily be adjusted to accommodate expansion needs without the need for additional hardware. 

3. Vox business fibre deals save you money 💰

The switch to fibre is an investment and the long term benefits minimise the cost over time. Increased speed alone ensures increased productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Upgrades and updates are practically automatic because there’s no need to switch out hardware or add additional equipment once your fibre is installed.

Operating expenses are furthermore also impacted by a fast fibre line speed which facilitates companies in easily moving their IT infrastructure to the cloud. This provides the option to remove physical servers, which reduces electricity usage, and in turn, decreases monthly power bills. In addition, some companies have a lack of on-site staff to manage servers, so they consider a move to the cloud because their IT is outsourced. This save significant amounts of money.

4. Business broadband fibre internet has low latency 🚀

Latency is another word for delays that occurs while data is processed over an internet cnnection. Fibre-optic internet eliminates many of the latency issues users experience on cable internet, particularly when downloading or uploading video or high-definition content. The business benefits of lowering your latency include :

• Better voice quality for VoIP users
• The ability to move more apps to the cloud
• Download & upload large files without disruption
• Improve collaboration between team members in the company

5. Fibre internet offers symmetrical line speeds 🔛

"Symmetrical Line Speed" refers to having the same download and upload speeds concurrently. Your business can benefit from this because it allows your employees to work more effectively. A symmetrical line allows for a more reliable connection giving your employees the ability to instantly access the cloud, upload files and deliver tasks timeously without worrying about connection downtime. 

You can expect:

• Almost no internet bottlenecks: When you have the same upload and download speeds, usages such as large file transfers and calls will not put a strain on the network.
  
• Uploads take less time: We have all been there before - it’s the end of the day and you're trying to upload a large file to the cloud which is taking forever. With a symmetrical connection, you can upload that file at the same speed with which you were able to download it.
• Better access to cloud services: What good is an application that you can’t use? Cloud-based applications, such as CRM or file sharing programs are dependent on high upload speeds. With a symmetrical connection, you’ll have peace of mind that your internet speed won’t affect the ability of the cloud services your business is paying for.

6. Fibre to the business is secure and widely accessible 🔒

Business-grade fibre internet is one powerful way to increase your company's protection against cyber crime. Unlike copper cables, hacking into a fibre connection requires physically cutting into the fibre optic cable which would ultimately cut the internet connection. This makes data transfer on business fibre much more secure for optimal business functioning. 

In addition, a business fibre line can be dedicated, which means you won't share your fibre line with outside parties and the service is much more secure, with less opportunity for interference. With a shared connection like cable modems and 4G services, the availability of service depends on the bandwidth usage of other users on the network. 

7. Business fibre internet has resistance to interference ⛔

Fibre optic cables are resistant to electromagnetic interference, so the signals do not degrade or disappear, which means that there are no interruptions. 

8. Fibre broadband internet supports HD video 📷

For many companies, telephonic conference calls and video conferencing are important tools for employee training, marketing, and sales. With a fibre internet connection, your business can increase its investment in video conferencing as a business tool without sacrificing available bandwidth.

9. Fast business fibre internet allows for more efficient communication and improves work productivity 🔊

A slow internet connection results in low productivity. While the time your teams spend waiting on slow internet can seem small, it adds up significantly over time. Your Internet connectivity should never prevent productivity. It should be a tool that supports your employees' desire to work productively.

Business-grade fibre is 50x faster than the fastest ADSL connection and will make sending emails, loading emails and working online easier and allow your employees to get more done and complete work faster with less frustration. With companies increasingly relying on long distance communication tools such as Skype and Zoom, there's no time for poor quality and bad audio.

10. Better bandwidth ✅

Fibre internet connections offers significantly faster bandwidth and unlike other internet connections, activities that require high bandwidth such as, file sharing, cloud applications and downloading large attachments can put pressure on your network and result in slow internet speeds. With fibre internet, your connection won't get affected when higher demands are put on the network.

Do you want to streamline your business and improve productivity? Join the business fibre internet revolution and enjoy your fastest internet ever.

See all our business-grade fibre internet deals here 👉 https://www.uncappedfibre.co.za/businessfibre