Thank you for this.

Yes there is no line rental cost for the end user. So if you own a venue your clients do not pay for line rental. In most cases though (if venue has potential for increased traffic) we do subsidise the line cost for the venue.
As for the other venues having better speeds: not many other venues have better speeds because telkom only allows 4mbps and 10mbps (only in certain areas). Unless there providers used fibre or complete wireless (no ADSL, hardware costs are expensive) its unlikely faster than the 4mbps.
Reason why speeds might not be 4mbps could be the amount of users on 1 line. So its 4mbps divided by the amount of users would give you a more accurate speed.

I hope this answers your questions. Thank you.

Correct me if I’m wrong.
With your cost comparison there is no cost for ADSL line rental with RB and RB speed is 4mbps,yet in this post you say that the venue is paying for ADSL line rental and other venues has much better speeds.

Why the difference.

Thank you for your input.

Loving the idea of giving new customers some free data. As for those who spend to get free data? There are options available where free credit bonuses apply. If you log into your account manager (Purchase Credit option) you will notice percentages next the cost of the bundle. These percentages are your bonuses. So at the hotspot rate you mentioned, R 100.00 would get you an extra 40mb. There are numerous other options which are more attractive.

What you also need to understand is:
- You have the comfort of a wifi connection in your room (if in a accommodation venue)
- You have no monthly contractual charges
- No Telkom monthly charge
- Many purchase options to suit your pocket
- the site is maintained at no cost to you or your venue
- You only pay for what you use

I hope you find this answer to be suitable. If you have any other queries please comment.

Thank you again.
Happy surfing!

there are sites that give you free unlimited redbutton inernet for free i personally have to say even if i pay 20c per MB uploading photoes on Facebook or even whatching a video on you tube could take over 100mb’s whick is quit expensive although 100mb’s on a mobile divice like a phone will last over 2 weeks.

I think re button should give 50ms’s to new customers and customers who spend over R150,00

Please let us know which venue you have been experiencing the poor internet?

Just to reiterate some important points on previous blogs:
1. Our venues decide what they would like to charge (we only give them a benchmark)
2. The venue pays for their own ADSL line rental costs. Which can be quite exorbitant for a business who does not receive daily internet users.
3. Internet data for business in South Africa is still very expensive
4. There are venues who offer free daily allocation and they have much better speeds (up to 4mbps)

I hope this clarifies some of your thoughts and we do apologise for this. If you can please tell us which venue you have experienced this poor quality I will make sure a faster, better quality connection is provided next time you visit.

If you have any further queries do not hesitate to comment.