Fibre To The Home Scoop, Pinetown & New Germany

Mitsol FTTH Pinetown and New Germany Scoop – Edition Six

Hello Pinetown & New Germany,

Season’s Greetings and welcome to the SIXTH edition of the Mitsol FTTH Pinetown and New Germany Scoop, keeping you in the fibre loop.

If you missed our previous newsletter, Edition FIVE, not to worry, Mitsol FTTH Pinetown and New Germany Scoop – Edition Five

Mitsol Fibre Build Progress Report

Pinetown Manors – 100% completed and is live, please get your orders in.

New Germany The Wolds – 100% completed and is live, please get your orders in.

Home Drop Install Freeze Period

As the Christmas season approaches and the year draws to an end, our installation teams will be taking a much needed break, we will therefore implement a freeze period between the 22nd December 2021 and 03rd January 2022.

Make sure to get your orders in ASAP to meet the install 2021 deadline freeze period. Place your order.

Thank You!!

To all the New Germany and Pinetown residents who came to meet with us at our Activation Day on Saturday 20th November, a massive thank you, we greatly appreciate your support and trust you left better informed about Fibre and the benefits of Fibre To The Home.

Can My Computer Handle Gigabit Internet?

While your Internet service provider (ISP) may offer Gigabit Internet Service, does your home network and devices support it?
There are a few factors to take into consideration when ordering a Gigabit Fibre To The Home Internet package.
  1. Ensure your computer’s network card is gigabit-enabled. Older laptops and PCs typically only support 100Mbps network cards.
  2. For a wired connection, you’ll want to make sure you’re using Cat 5e/6 Ethernet cables.
  3. WiFi connections will inevitably be slower than wired connections. Most laptops support 802.11 a/b/g/n (refer to below table).

Internet Speed Tests Are Useful As Rough Guides - ISPA

A recent press release by the Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) states that, “speed tests should be viewed only as rough guides to the quality of broadband connections”.

An Internet speed test measures the connection speed – as well as the quality of the connected device – by running consecutive tests that analyse different aspects of the connection; including latency, download and upload speeds. This can be very useful for debugging problems, particularly when comparing historical results from the same device using the same connection. However, they can sometimes be misleading.

Normal Internet use fetches content from many different places that might have different quality connections to the worldwide web. Speed tests, however, measure speed between specific points that may not accurately match the consumer’s own Internet usage patterns.

The type of browser, the age and quality of the device, the operating system and whether the connection is via mobile, fixed-line or Wi-Fi can all influence the overall result. In addition, some online speed tests ‘game’ their testing servers to influence consumers with inflated upload and download speeds. Browser-based speed tests are useful for checking Internet speeds on a computer while downloading an appropriate app is advisable for achieving better accuracy on mobiles.

“Performing a speed test and then rating one’s satisfaction with an ISP based on the result does provide some information, but there are other considerations when selecting an ISP,” says ISPA chairperson, André van der Walt. He suggests asking the following questions:

What Does the Web Say About the ISP?

A quick Google search about an established, reputable ISP should soon reveal consumer ratings of their overall service on such platforms as HelloPeter, Facebook, and others.

What Does Your Network of Contacts Think?

Check any applicable comments on neighbourhood social media and messaging groups and you might also consider simply asking informed techie friends who they use for Internet access.

Can You Talk to Someone When You Need to?

When things go wrong, you might not be able to send an email or fill in a Contact Us form, for obvious reasons. Consumers should determine if their prospective ISP runs a fully-fledged call centre or at least provides a telephone number for Customer Care. If you have questions or concerns, try phoning the ISP and seeing what response you get.

Is the ISP an Established Corporate Entity?

In the past a business card might have convinced a potential customer that a particular company was legit. Today, consumers should be on the lookout for a company website, listings in online directories, CIPRO registration or similar that would suggest a reputable outfit able to take care of one’s Internet access needs.

ISPA has represented the interests of South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ and Internet consumers since 1996. More information is available at www.ispa.org.za

Have Any Questions?

Our Fibre To The Home FAQ document will answer any questions or address any concerns you may have regarding the installation of fibre to your property.

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