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Eskom can take our power, but it can never take our internet.

I say this assuming you have sorted an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) for your router, and other essential household goodies.

Sitting in the dark, or losing power in the middle of the workday, is just about manageable if you can stay connected.

To do that, you’ll also need a solid internet service provider (ISP), and not all are created equal.

MyBroadband’s latest ISP ranking, based on customer satisfaction scores compiled via MyBroadband’s mobile apps and web-based speed test portals, sees Rain, Cell C, and Telkom emerge as the worst-rated providers.

Rain scored just 57,8% on the Customer Satisfaction Rating, with Cell C scoring 63,5%, and Telkom 65,1%.

Speaking as someone who has fought battles with Telkom before (definitely not alone on that front), finishing below them is certainly not a badge of honour.

Here are the top five ranking ISPs, out of the 15 given a score:

To see the full table, as well as the table ranking smaller ISPs, head here.

2oceanvibe has been dealing with RSAWEB for more than a decade now, and so far, so good.

What’s more, if you’re yet to sign up, there are a number of great home fibre deals on the go, including one which offers a free mini-UPS device to save you from load shedding.

Pop in here to check which packages are available in your area, and which specials you would qualify for.

The year is 2021, and you really shouldn’t be stuck with Telkom.

[source:mybroadband]