Vumatel’s R99 uncapped fibre now a commercial product [Video]

A year after showcasing the solution in Johannesburg’s Alexandra township, Vumatel has launched its R99/month uncapped fibre broadband offering as a commercial product.

Called Vuma Key, Vumatel has trialled the low-cost offering in Alexandra and in Kayamandi in Stellenbosch for some time, seeking to commercialise the offering and roll it out nationwide.

“Designed for low-income households earning less than R5 000/month, Vuma Key offers high-speed, uncapped connectivity at just R3.30/day, supporting up to four devices per household,” Vumatel said in a statement on Tuesday.

“Unlike other services, Vuma Key requires only a simple monthly recharge, with no penalties for missed payments, and installation is completely free,” it said.

A year ago, TechCentral visited Alexandra with Vumatel executives to see the solution in action – our report on that visit, along with a video of the tour, is available here (the video is also embedded below).

“Vuma Key has been designed specifically for communities that have traditionally …