More info - the official press release:
Official Press Release:
South Africans are today a step closer to being able to use the internet like the rest of the world does as MWEB, South Africa’s leading ISP, today launches a full range of uncapped ADSL packages for consumers and businesses at an affordable, highly competitive price. With products priced from R219 per month and some 40% cheaper than other offerings, MWEB is the first major player in South Africa to offer uncapped ADSL on a significant scale, available 24 hours a day, with all the value-added products, technical back-up and a world-class network – at an affordable price.
Rudi Jansen, MWEB CEO, says the time has come for South Africans to experience unlimited internet access that is within their means. “Internet penetration in South Africa remains below par - in fact, South Africa has fallen behind a number of other African countries in recent times. The lack of well-priced, generously-provisioned bandwidth has been holding us all back, and as a result we are missing out on an immense economic opportunity.
“In his state of the nation address last month, President Jacob Zuma promised to increase broadband access, reduce tariffs and ensure a high standard of internet service, in line with international norms. MWEB’s latest move is supportive of the government’s objectives to increase internet take-up as part of its efforts to encourage greater economic growth and social upliftment. By lifting the usage cap and increasing competition, MWEB will greatly assist the industry change that is needed in this country.
ICT industry analyst, Arthur Goldstuck, agrees with this sentiment, saying cheap, unlimited broadband by MWEB marks a key shift in South African Internet history. “It has been proven that accessible technology builds the economy. This is the kind of catalyst we’ve all waited for; we hope it's the gambit all other providers will have to match. If it delivers what it promises, the consumer and business user and ultimately the country will be the beneficiaries.
Not that I'm doubting what's being offered. But being a South African, this just sounds fishy.
*sits back with popcorn and watches*
It is actually official. Although from what I understand the difference between Home and business is that home will be shaped and business will be unshaped. It seems like a good deal, my only worry is if mweb is really worth their salt when it comes to speeds.
I've been so used to having an unshaped line that i'm not sure if i want the shaped one.
Well I dunno about you seemingly unexcited lot, but I think this is fantastic news for SA.
This is exactly what the internet market needs here. We need to take steps towards having the same type of connections as 1st world countries, which in turn will vitalise online revenue.
I'm getting MWEB uncapped from next month on ;)
Apparently for home users its shaped during office hours. I've heard rumours it will be unshaped after hours.
I'm also thinking of joining this band wagon.
However IS is offering uncapped bandwidth for R199 a month. I'm keen for this as it uses SEACOM bandwidth. W00t! :)
Isn't MWEB using SEACOM as well?
Not sure hey, they could be.
Lol, well so far my backing is with Afrihost. I know they have plans for for an uncapped adsl for R197 which hasn't been released as of yet but I trust their speeds.
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