If you are a South African business owner with the goal of building your company and growing into a successful, fully-functional business, there are a few business elements that will help you build a strong foundation to give you the best chance at thriving, and Fibre is one of the most important aspects every business should consider.

Ensuring that you are connected to the internet and operational in all ways is probably the most important aspect of building a business – you need to be connected at all times, and one way to ensure that you never experience any downtime or loss of communication is to invest in Fibre.

What is Fibre? Simply put, it refers to the glass fibres inside a protective cable which transfers data through the use of optics or otherwise known as light signals.  The delivery of data using Fibre optics has been around for a few years and is becoming increasingly popular in homes and especially businesses due to its success in connecting people with faster internet than other internet connection solutions.

There are many different Fibre service providers in South Africa. In order to ensure that you choose the best deal for your business, you will need to do some research, ask a few questions and consider a few things. We’ve put together a guide to help you find the best Fibre deals in South Africa.

Location

The first thing you will need to consider before you look into installing Fibre is your location. A lot of Fibre internet providers only offer deals in certain areas, depending on whether or not they have cables available in that specific area. So based on where you are located, you may not be able to purchase a Fibre deal just yet. However, this kind of connectivity is high in demand, so a lot of service providers are expanding their offerings to include more locations. If there aren’t any Fibre deals available yet, it may be worth contacting a service provider to inquire about availability. Should you be located in an area where cables have not been installed yet, you may have an option of ordering an installation.

Suitability

Depending on your business and your needs, you may need to investigate which Fibre deals will meet your requirements best. You will need to consider the price of your package, how much data you will get, as well as how fast the line is. Line speeds vary ranging from 10Mbps up to a 1000 Mbps (1Gbps). The size Fibre line you choose should suit your business needs and the size of your operation. Smaller lines are better suited for smaller businesses with basic connectivity needs and only a few users, where a 100Mbps + lines would better suit a corporation that requires fast and effective connection through a line that can handle hundreds of users without experiencing any delays or issues. The costs of your Fibre line will also depend on the size.

Fibre Setup Costs

Setting up business Fibre might be expensive, but it is necessary. In order to keep setup costs as low as possible for you, you’ll need to do some research and shop around to find the best Fibre deals suited to your business size, needs and pocket. Your setup costs will depend on whether you will need to order a cable installation (if it is not yet available in your area).

Terms and Conditions

As with any contract, terms and conditions will vary. So before you sign on the dotted line, ensure that you are aware of all the terms and conditions and small print that comes with your contract. Always make sure that you are aware of the exact price you will pay for installation, as well as any monthly costs that will be incurred before the line is even installed.

Compare Prices

Finding the right Fibre deals in South Africa depends largely on many factors. There are several things you will need to consider, but one of the most important is the Fibre price. It is important to request and gather quotations from various service providers. Ensure that you understand what each contract includes, what size line you will get, how much data you will have each month, as well as how much the setup and monthly costs will be. It might be worth your while to create a tracking sheet to help you make the best decision.

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