What is 5G?

Fifth generation wireless technology (5G) is the latest iteration for cellular data networks. Engineered to increase speed and responsiveness, it will allow every person, object and device to be connected virtually. If you have an office with many devices connected, 5G promises a seamless and uninterrupted experience on each device.

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Benefits of using 5G

Nugget Number 1
Speed

Waiting will be a thing of the past. 5G lets you experience the internet at record-breaking speeds!

Nugget Number 2
Productivity

Greater 5G speeds and lower latency means more capacity for you to connect multiple devices to the internet.

Nugget Number 3
Reliability

With real-time connectivity, use of cloud-based and remote services can be intensified to achieve 'smart working'.

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What are my options for installation of 5G?

Plug-and-play

Plug-and-play

Business Internet 5G can be purchased as a "plug-and-play" option where you set up the router yourself, in a suitable position in your office. The "plug and play", simple setup is suitable for those who do not have issues with receiving adequate signal inside their office building. The 5G device used in these instances is an omni-directional unit that can be placed anywhere in the office building where signal is reachable

Vodacom technical installation

Vodacom technical installation

For more complicated setups, a Vodacom Technician will be scheduled to visit your office premises and install the 5G receiver on the roof of your building, along with a router at a suitable location inside the office. The technical installation is better suited for those customers who have challenges with receiving adequate signal inside their offices, for example with a server room in the basement. The outdoor receiver will assist to boost the signal that will be attainable from inside the building.

Business Internet 5G Plans

Choose your speed

    Self-Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 699

    Self-Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 649

    Technical Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 799
    R 549

    Technical Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 749
    R 499

    Self-Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 799

    Self-Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 749

    Technical Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 899
    R 599

     

    Technical Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    1.5TB FUP

    R 849
    R 549

    Self-Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 999

    Self-Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 949

    Technical Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1099
    R 699

    Technical Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1049
    R 649

    Self-Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1299

    Self-Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1249

    Technical Install

    24 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1399

    Technical Install

    36 months

    Inclusions:

    2.5TB FUP

    R 1349

    *Black Friday Pricing valid until 5 December 2024
    *All pricing above is inclusive of VAT

    Multiply your business internet experience

    Helps stop buffering

    Helps stop buffering

    Faster 5G speeds reduce buffering so you can enjoy what you love without interruptions.

    Plug and Play

    Plug and Play

    Get instant internet access without the fuss of installation.

    Control your plan

    Control your plan

    5G download can take just seconds, so you'll get it in no time

    Flexible plans

    Flexible plans

    Choose from a variety of flexible options.

    Add optional Business Internet voice numbers

    Business Internet voice is available over the same Business Internet connection and a router. IP Talk, our Voice over IP (VoIP) service, gives you the ability to make phone calls over the Business Internet connection without interfering with the Internet connection and usage.

    Our optional VoIP solution is available at a once off activation fee of R8.20 (Excl VAT) per IP-Talk is payable.
    The optional IP-Talk voice service provides:

    Two voice connections

    Two voice connections

    A maximum of two voice connections with 2 x 087 numbers.

    Voice service

    Voice service

    Voice service that does not eat into the monthly allocated internet data cap.

    Cost savings

    Cost savings

    Cost savings of up to 20% on your monthly account and FREE on-net calling from one Vodacom IP-Talk connected site to another. Voice calls are billed monthly in arrears as per the prevailing VoIP rate card.

    Customers can purchase an ICASA approved IP phone and connect it to the router for VoIP telephony.
     

    FAQs

    Selecting your Business Internet 5G Service

    Choose between our speed-based 5G service offerings, depending on your needs:

    • BI 5G with Indoor Device, suitable for the small home office where the router would be able to be placed near to a window. This option is a Plug-n-Play service, allowing the customer to set up the devices without formal assistance
    • BI 5G with Outdoor Device, suitable for those business premises where the router would be placed in areas where signal is hard to reach, eg.Basement Server Room. This option provides the customer with technical installation by an approved Vodacom installer
    What hardware will I receive with the Business Internet 5G Service?

    BI 5G with Indoor Device - comes standard with a ZTE MC801A1
    BI 5G with Outdoor Device - comes standard with a ZTE MC7010D and a TP Link MR600

    What are the Fair Usage Policy indicators?

    The Business Internet 5G service is a speed-based service, with a Fair Usage Policy. The Fair Usage Policy ensures that the Vodacom network is used in a way that does not compromise the integrity of the network so we can assure a great customer experience for all Vodacom customers, taking account of the services they purchase from Vodacom.

    The FUP is applied by Vodacom to each relevant product and allowable FUP levels are dependent on various factors, including but not limited to network capacity, quantity of customers on the selected price plan and ongoing network quality.

    The below table indicates the Fair Usage Policy applicable to the Business Internet 5G service:

    BUSINESS INTERNET 5G  
    Product Description Line Speed Soft Cap FUP Hard Cap FUP
    BI 5G 25mbps Up to 25mbps for usage from 0GB-1TB Usage from 1TB-1.5TB will be at a speed of up to 4mbps From 1.5TB, hard lock imposed
    BI 5G 50mbps Up to 50mbps for usage from 0GB-1TB Usage from 1TB-1.5TB will be at a speed of up to 4mbps From 1.5TB, hard lock imposed
    BI 5G 100mbps Up to 100mbps for usage from 0GB-2TB Usage from 2TB-2.5TB will be at a speed of up to 4mbps From 2.5TB, hard lock imposed
    BI 5G Unrestricted Unrestricted speeds for usage from 0GB-2TB Usage from 2TB-2.5TB will be at a speed of up to 4mbps From 2.5TB, hard lock imposed

     

    Once the customer has reached the FUP limit, browsing speed will be throttled to the speed indicated above, for a set additional allocation of data (Soft Cape FUP). Once the Soft Cap allocation has been reached, the customer will be subject to a Hard Lock and data usage shall no longer continue. Should the customer wish to continue usage, a Top Up data bundle may be purchased.

    Business Internet 5G service installation:

    Business Internet 5G services are offered as two installation options - either as a self-installed, "plug-n-play" option, or a fully installed option.

    The self-installed "plug-n-play" option requires the customer to plug the router into a power supply and insert the SIM card into the router. It's quick and easy to do, with an installation guide included in the box to aid understanding of the router function

    The fully installed 5G service is taken care of by our team of provisioning engineers, who will arrange the installation directly with the customer. During this installation, the 5G receiver will be installed on the roof of the building, and a router will be set up inside the office at the customer's desired location, with adequate cabling to connect the two. A service test will be conducted prior to the team leaving the premises, to ensure the service is working as expected.

    What are the minimum upload and download speeds?

    Business Internet 5G is a "best effort" service, meaning that the upload/download speeds achievable at any given time are dependent on a number of factors, including the number of users connected to base station at a point in time and the distance of the customer premises from the nearest Tower, for example. The maximum attainable speed depends on the service plan that the customer has subscribed to.

    Should 5G signal strength drop or become unavailable at any point in time, the Service will fall back to LTE/4G browsing speeds.

    How do I subscribe to a Business Internet 5G service?

    Log a lead for an Agent to call you back, visit your nearest Vodacom Store or contact your Account Manager.

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