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Fibre Coverage | Get Connected, Fast!

Yutiliti is a leader in superfast fibre installation and even faster connections! We have partnered with Lightstruck to roll out reliable fibre in all the areas that have shown an interest. Here is where we have already delivered world-class fibre coverage:

What to know about Yutiliti’s fibre coverage:

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Lightning fast connectivity

Whether you are looking to work or play, your Yutiliti fibre connection will make sure you can do so without interruptions! Whether streaming, attending work meetings or catching up on study material, you can do so buffer-free.

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Unshaped, unthrottled!

The unshaped and unthrottled nature of our fibre connections allows you to maximise your online time without fear of slowing your speed. Catch up with family, friends or colleagues for as long as you wish without having calls dropped or compromising your visual experience.

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All you need is one connection

With our fibre to the home packages, you can benefit from a connection that allows everyone to use their devices worry-free. Depending on what you intend to use your fibre on can help our representatives advise on which speed will best suit your needs, but whatever it is, you will be able to keep doing what you love!

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The sky is the limit!

Whether streaming your favourite show on Netflix or Showmax, jamming to your favourite songs on Apple Music or Spotify, or catching your favourite influencers live on Instagram or TikTok we can help keep you connected. Yutiliti helps you with lightning-fast fibre to stay on the platforms you enjoy most.

Comparing ADSL & Fibre

It feels like years has already passed since South Africans started enjoying fibre coverage , but fibre only started rolling out in 2015 – and it’s still an ongoing process! If you already have fibre in your area, we are sure you have heard users rave about the convenience of faster and more reliable internet. But how exactly does fibre internet differ from ADSL? Simply put, ADSL is a broadband connection that works through the copper cables of existing phone lines. As the original means for home and business internet, this is a widely available connection type in South Africa.  Compared to fibre, ADSL is significantly more vulnerable to electrical interference which leads to an unreliable connection. Fibre uses the speed of light by transferring data through fibre optic cables, which allows it to mitigate the risk of electrical interference and offer higher speeds. Let’s unpack this:
Speed

ADSL uses the copper cables of existing phone lines to transfer data from your nearest telephone exchange to your home or office. This process creates two factors that can slow down your internet speed:

  • Distance from the exchange – the further your data needs to travel the longer it will take to reach you.
  • Internet traffic – copper cables can’t handle an excessive data load, making them vulnerable to line congestion

Fibre optic cables are made from glass and use light signals to transmit data. This enables data to move at the speed of light through fibre optic cables. As a result, the distance from the exchange or volume of internet traffic does not affect the speed of a fibre connection.

Reliability

The copper cables used by ADSL connections are vulnerable to electromagnetic interference (or “cross-talk”). External factors like weather can either cause damage or hinder the effective transfer of data.

Fibre optic cables, on the other hand, are constructed with thousands of extremely thin glass strands. These fibres are lightweight, allowing them to withstand incredible amounts of pressure and force. Also, because the cables are glass and not electrical, weather and other external factors won’t cause inference!

Cost

ADSL subscribers are usually charged a set fee per month for the use of their copper cable infrastructure. It means that, when comparing similar speed packages, ADSL will most likely be more expensive.

After the initial cost of installing the fibre infrastructure in an area, fibre cables are significantly cheaper to maintain. Fibre cables also need replacing less often, as they last approximately nine generations longer than a standard copper cable. This allows for a more affordable option for users in comparison to the endless benefits.