Getting home Internet set up is often a schlep because, well, no one else really cares enough to get it right the first time.

Friends, family and public forums might be able to offer various forms of advice, but you just end up confused.

So let’s take it back to the beginning.

Forget what everyone else has told you and think about yourself: what are you going to be using your home Internet connection for?

To answer the question, we sought some advice from those in the know, namely local service providers RSAWEB. They kindly broke down the difference between Fibre, Home LTE and ADSL and, depending on what you need, gave a little insight into each connection:

Do you have Fibre in your area? This connection easily handles video and game streams, downloads and more from multiple devices, simultaneously:

Fibre is becoming available in more parts of the country and is currently the preferred option for Internet connectivity. It offers the most reliable and fastest speeds while being far less sensitive to interference than other mediums. This technology uses light to transmit data via optical cables, meaning that larger traffic volumes are transmittable with little effect on speed and no peak time slowdown.

With speeds available up to 200mbps, it’s the most capable internet connection.

Home LTE is ideal for areas with no Fibre availability and for those who need a quick and mobile internet connection:

The Home LTE service is the quickest, alternative to get online. Because you’re connecting to the Internet via a mobile network, all you need to do on delivery is insert the SIM card in your modem.

Home LTE is ideal for households in areas where Fibre is not yet available or if your address is temporary. If you relocate to an area with LTE coverage, simply plug it in at your new home and voila, you’re connected!

You can expect download speeds of up to 10-50mbps, dependent on the mobile network, signal strength in the area and peak times.

ADSL is the most common internet connection and best for those who need an uncapped internet service in an area not yet covered by Fibre or Home LTE:

ADSL is the most common method of Home connectivity, delivered via a Telkom landline, in available areas. It offers speeds of up to 40mbps (in certain areas).

ADSL performance is influenced by congestion at peak times and environmental conditions affecting the network. It is however a good option if your area is not yet covered by Fibre and you need an uncapped internet connection.

If you were pretty impressed with the Fibre option then you’re in luck, because RSAWEB is currently running this special:

Get 100GB of data for the price of 10 for R459p/m. Special will run until the end of Feb 2018. When you sign up you will get 100GB for their first three months.

Not too shabby, hey?

Pop over here for more information, and may your Internet connection treat you well.

[source:rsaweb]