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ADSL
ADSL Internet Access...
The answer to your need for speed! ADSL is the 'always on' connection
that offers you the highest speeds available for your money. Asymmetric
Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), is super-fast modem technology that allows
you to access the internet and use your telephone for voice calls at the
same time.
Features
- 512Kbps download, 256Kbps upload.
- Always on connection / no Telkom usage charges.
- Famous SoftNet service and support
Limitations of ADSL?
- Distance from the exchange - Users cannot be more than 3,5 to 5km
from the change they are connecting to.
- Usage is restricted to 2 or 4 concurrent users
- Usage will be limited to 3 GB's of traffic - This is equivalent to
downloading the full 512 capacity for 14 hours.
- ADSL is limited to copper telephone lines as well as the quality of
the copper connection. Dynamic IP Address - With an ADSL connection you
can't host your own mail server or website.
- There is no speed guarantee
- ADSL is dependant on existing infrastructure - ADSL works on copper
only, is only available in selected exchanges in Pretoria and
Johannesburg and limited to a total initial capacity of 1780 ports.
ADSL Pricing:
Connection-only Packages
Includes ADSL connection, internet bandwidth as shown, e-mail addresses
| Bandwidth |
Monthly (incl VAT) |
| 2 Gig |
R 229 |
| 3 Gig |
R 269 |
| 5 Gig |
R 439 |
Enhanced Package
Includes ADSL connection, e-mail domain (eg. yourname@youdomain.co.za) and web-hosting
| Bandwidth |
Monthly (incl VAT) |
| 2 Gig |
R 259 |
| 3 Gig |
R 399 |
| 5 Gig |
R 569 |
Top-up package
In the event that your standard package does not carry you through the month, the following packages can be used to top your bandwidth up
| Bandwidth |
Monthly (incl VAT) |
| 2 Gig |
R 229 |
| 3 Gig |
R 269 |
| 5 Gig |
R 439 |
ADSL Ethernet modems and ADSL USB modems can also be purchased - please mail to techdesk@soft.co.za or call us on +27 13 7457767 to enquire about prices. A USB Modem plugs into the USB port on your PC while a
Ethernet modem requires a network card and allows multiple concurrent
connections.
Please note: SoftNet ADSL Internet access pricing does not include
Telkom line charges.
Telkom Costs
Line Rental
Telkom ADSL costs are paid directly to Telkom and are in addition to bandwidth costs. The prices shown below are for illustrative purposes only and apply to a 512k line.
| ADSL monthly rental for home users |
R 362.00 |
| ADSL monthly rental for SOHO users |
R 362.00 |
| ADSL line installation |
R 4371.00 |
For more accurate and a wider range of prices, you are directed to the Telkom site at http://www.telkom.co.za/common/pricelist/prices/local/adsl.html
ADSL hardware requirements
To derive the maximum from an ADSL connection, SoftNet recommends that
the user's PC meets these minimum requirements:
- Windows 2000
- Pentium I
- Minimum 166 MHz processor speed
- 128 MB of Ram
- 100 MB storage
- CD Rom drive
Exchanges where ADSL is currently available in South Africa
Benoni, Benmore Gardens, Bramley, Bronberg, Centurion, Constantia
Park, Crowthorne, Dainfern, Eastleigh, Edenvale, Eldoraigne, Faerie Glen,
Fourways, Hatfield, Highveld, Houghton, Lynnwood Glen, Lyttelton, Moreleta
Park, Northcliff, Pretoria, Pretoria North, Queenswood, Randburg, Rietgat,
Rosebank, Sinoville, Sunninghill, Sunnyside, Waterkloof, Nelspruit.
Please note: Telkom is currently rolling out ADSL to more exchanges
nationally - please check the Telkom site for the most up-to-date data at http://www.telkom.co.za
For more information, please contact us on 0861 763 863
or email
techdesk@soft.co.za.
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