VANILLA - internet services, simple.

About Vanilla

Vanilla provides simple, affordable internet services for discerning Internet users in South Africa. We've been doing this since 1996 - you can trust us to get it right.

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We connect you through the three primary networks in South Africa. These are the fastest and most reliable networks in the country - Internet Solutions, MTN Business - used by many major companies and SAIX, the Telkom network.

Vanilla also orders and bills for adsl physical lines, hence no need to struggle with Telkom, just do everything through us!

Vanilla gives you a choice of easy to use services - you pick what you want and only pay for what you use (or commit to using e.g. fixed accounts, domains, etc). No complex bundles, long-term lock-in, no red tape, we guarantee 99% uptime and the security of our systems.

We are a proud member of the SA Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) and we uphold the ISPA Code of Conduct

Vanilla keeps everything as simple as possible

DSL vs Fixed wireless vs Dialup

Don't know what to choose between DSL, Fixed wireless and Dial-up? This table shows sums up the advantages and disadvantages of each.

DSL Fixed Wireless Dial-up
Bandwidth (speed) 384 Kbps to 4096 Kbps (sometimes 10 Mbps)
Check here is see if you qualify		 5 Mbps to 15 Mbps 56 Kbps
Connection type Always-on Always-on When required
Usage Heavy - gaming, videos, etc Heavy - exchange server (high upload speeds), shared internet connection (business) Light - occasional email, simple website browsing
Recommended for Individuals and small businesses Businesses with many employees Personal use
Monthly cost R296 p.m (384 Kbps + 3GB)
Click here for more detail		 R995 p.m (5 Mbps + 5GB) R69 p.m (+ extra for usage)
Strengths
  1. Always-on connection
  2. Fast download speed
  3. Fixed monthly costs
  4. Easily control costs
  1. Always-on connection
  2. Unlimited IP addresses
  3. Fastest avaliable upload speed - unmatched versatility
  4. Fastest available download speed
  5. Easily increase download capacity
  1. Only pay for what you use
  2. Very cheap with low usage
  3. Ideal for light Internet use
Weaknesses
  1. Expensive for occasional users
  2. Waiting time for line installation can be inconvenient
  3. Only available in certain areas
  4. Several starting costs involved
  1. Expensive for occasional users
  2. Only avaliable in Cape Town
  1. Slow connection speed
  2. Difficult to control costs
  3. Expensive with heavy use
  4. Can't use phone while connected
  5. Connection can be unreliable
For further information: DSL FAQ page Fixed wireless page Dialup FAQ page