Helpful tips

How do I check fibre in my area?

How do I check fibre in my area?

Follow the steps below to check if Fibre is available in your area:

  1. Check the Fibre Coverage Map on the Afrihost Fibre microsite.
  2. Enter the address where you’d like Fibre to be installed.
  3. Select the correct address from the drop-down options.
  4. Click on the ‘Check Coverage’ button.

How can I check my fibre optic speed?

The service we use to check broadband speeds is Speedtest.net. You can do this in a web browser, or download the app for Android and iPhone. It will tell you in a couple of minutes how quick your connection is, but make sure you’re standing close to your router if running the test on a device connected via Wi-Fi.

How do I check my Mbps in my area?

How do I check how fast my home internet is?

  1. Connect to your computer to your router using an Ethernet cable.
  2. Open your web browser.
  3. Navigate to www.speedtest.net.
  4. Tap “Go.”

What fibre speed do I need for Netflix?

A Standard or Premium Netflix plan. A connection speed of at least 5 megabits per second. Video quality set to Auto or High.

Is Telkom fibre in my area?

Check our coverage map (secure.telkom.co.za/today/ucm/) to see if you reside within one of our fibre areas. Call 10213, visit the Telkom shop or go online to www.telkom.co.za to order your fibre bundle.

How know the speed of my internet?

Conduct a speed test on your computer, phone or tablet Some of the more popular speed test services include Speedtest.net, Fast.com or CloudFlare. Whether you install an app or use a website, it’s a good idea to run the test a few times to get a sense of your connection’s performance.

What can I do with 50Mbps Fibre?

If you’re using a 50Mbps broadband connection, it will support most things you’d like to do online. This includes browsing the web, making video calls, listening to music and watching video online.

Is Fibre better than WIFI?

For fiber optic cable vs wireless, the network connection is no exception. Wired connection will provide more reliability and have less potential for interference. While wireless connection will offer greater flexibility and the ability to easily addition of devices to your network.