ADSL South Africa - Copper, Fiber or Satellite based ADSL Broadband?

Click here for a full list of factors to consider when getting ADSL Broadband.

In this section of ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) our aim is to help you choose the 'transmission material' which is best suited for the type of ADSL Broadband you desire (or which is most suitable for your individual needs).

If you have the option, which one to choose...

• Copper based ADSL Broadband - Choose Copper based ADSL Broadband when you want to use your ADSL Broadband connection to read and receive email, browse the net and make normal downloads.

• Fiber based ADSL Broadband - Choose Fiber based ADSL Broadband when you want to use your ADSL Broadband connection for basic email and web browsing, international video and audio streaming,   online gaming, peer-to-peer and high-speed international downloads, local and international Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

• Satellite based ADSL Broadband - Choose Satellite based ADSL Broadband when you want to use your ADSL Broadband connection for basic email and web browsing as well as local Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

What is Copper based ADSL Broadband? Copper or traditional based ADSL Broadband refers to the use of copper or existing copper telephone lines (POTS) to send and receive information at broadband speeds. Be sure to visit the relevant section of ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) for more info on Copper based ADSL Broadband. Click here

What is Fiber based ADSL? Fiber based ADSL refers to the use of optical fiber to send and receive information at broadband speeds. Information is transmitted from one place to another by sending light through optical fiber. Be sure to visit the relevant section of ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) for more info on Fiber based ADSL Broadband. Click here

What is Satellite based ADSL? Satellite based ADSL or Satellite ADSL refers to the use of a satellite to send and receive information at broadband speeds. Information is transmitted from one place to another by means of a satellite. Be sure to visit the relevant section of ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) for more info on Satellite based ADSL Broadband. Click here