In today's world, the internet is essential. Gone are the days of having an internet connection nearly as fast as a dial up connection, as now speed is no longer a luxury – but a necessity. Whether you are working from home, on video calls, watching ...
In the age of flashy marketing and speed test screenshots, it’s become trendy to chase the mythical 1Gbps broadband package as if it's the holy grail of connectivity. But here's the cold truth: more bandwidth does not mean better latency or network s...
Within Internet connectivity, not all bits are routed equally. Behind every webpage, email, or cloud application, there’s a carefully engineered path involving Internet Transit, peering agreements, route servers, and increasingly, cloud exchanges. Fo...
Fibre network operators have become critical players in delivering high-speed internet to homes and businesses worldwide. However, despite the promise of blazing-fast connectivity, many operators struggle to manage their networks effectively, leading...
It always happens at the worst possible time. You’re in the middle of something important—maybe a Teams call with your biggest client, maybe just ordering pizza—when suddenly, your internet dies. At first, you stay calm. It’s probably nothing. Then r...
When your Internet goes down, what’s your backup plan? If you don’t have one, you’re rolling the dice with your business’s productivity. Enter wireless bridges—an insanely cost-effective way to add an alternative path for Internet access. And let me ...
In the world of networking, packet loss is like a sneaky thief in the night – it steals your bandwidth, ruins your calls, and slows down your business, yet no one can ever seem to catch it in the act. 😤 Network operators love to dismiss complaints a...
If your business relies on fibre internet, you've probably received those dreaded network maintenance notifications from your provider. They usually read something like this: "Dear Customer, scheduled maintenance will take place on [DATE] from [TIME...
Picture this: You’re running a business, and like most South African companies, you’ve had your fair share of connectivity nightmares. You’ve watched last-mile links drop faster than Bafana Bafana’s World Cup dreams, and you’ve probably had more serv...
Fibre Network Operators (FNOs) in South Africa have a fundamental problem: their operational support is utterly dismal. 🚨 The process of troubleshooting a reported link issue is stuck in the dark ages, relying on outdated and inadequate methods. Ins...
