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I was quite excited to read that Telkom is planning a 40 mbps broadband service. I have spent time on a 100 mbps service before and to go to 40 from the current 10 mbps will make a substantial difference, especially for functions such as video conferencing. The average global broadband download speed at the moment is apparently 11.6 mbps according to mybroadband.co.za but in South Africa we are surfing the Internet at much slower speeds. Most of Sandton averages 4 mbps and one has to hope that South Africa speeds up, not only in terms of actual speed, but in terms of time, in moving to faster broadband speeds.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 01-Oct-12
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Loureien said:
on Friday 05-Oct-12 05:17 PM
I can't wait, I Really Hope it's Soon... The Internet has become very important in our every day life...
kaylene said:
on Wednesday 03-Oct-12 05:37 PM
That sound good, hope their prices will be reasonable
Brenda said:
on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 12:01 PM
That would be absolutely fabulous! I would love to be able to browse the internet and not worry about being capped etc. Although i do believe it would be quite pricey as Nicolle says, but may just be well worth it.
Jessica said:
on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 11:55 AM
That would be so awesome as telkom has been slacking and now losing so many clients to mwed, vodacom, mtn etc.
Cherise said:
on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 11:23 AM
I love the internet to, and must say this sounds amazing even know its not as good as the rest of the world it is a start to faster and sufficient internet..
Nicolle said:
on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 09:34 AM
Love internet! You don't need TV or DSTV if you have a reasonable size line.
Cannot wait, although I'm sure it will be expensive.
Liesl said:
on Tuesday 02-Oct-12 09:16 AM
It sounds like a good thumbs up towards faster broadband access and better service. Both of which is so welcome.
Tans said:
on Monday 01-Oct-12 11:08 PM
I am pleased to hear about Telkom's plans! This trial is an important mechanism towards proving the viability of faster broadband access in South Africa. In order for telkom to achieve an increase in speed, they will have to focus on replacing part of its copper infrastructure with optical fibre, and high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL) services. But as this complicated process kicks off, I truly hope that people like Bashier Sallie (Managing Director of Telkom Wholesale and Networks) and other participants like Jaap Scholten (Co-chair of ISPA), Derek Hershaw (CEO of MWeb), and Tim Wyatt-Gunning (WebAfrica’s CEO) will be successful in their endaveours to offer us a globally competitive Internet experience... #ProudlySouthAfrican
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
