Digital Penetration and Social Media Usage
South Africa’s internet penetration rate was 72.3% at the start of 2023, indicating that a significant portion of the population has access to the internet.
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Deep Ocean Drama: Seismic Activity Linked to Africa’s Undersea Cable Breaks
Recent developments in the investigation of Africa’s undersea cable outages have brought new insights to light. MainOne, a submarine fibre cable operator, has indicated that seismic activity on the seabed may be responsible for the breaks in its submarine fibre cable, affecting multiple cables and causing significant internet disruptions across Africa.
Deciphering the Recent Internet Outage in Africa: A Closer Look at the Undersea Cable Saga
A follow-up on the undersea cable repairs: what Microsoft reported, what it meant for local traffic, and how routing was held up in the meantime.
Update on the Internet Outage in South Africa: Progress and Challenges
In a recent turn of events following the massive internet outage in South Africa, caused by a roadworks incident near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, which impacted undersea telecommunications cables, there have been notable developments. The outage, primarily affecting the WACS, ACE, MainOne, and SAT-3 cables, has seen a coordinated effort for repair and recovery.
Detailed Update on Undersea Cable Outage and Response Efforts
Microsoft has reported a setback in the repair operations of four crucial undersea cables that experienced outages around noon last Thursday. The affected cables include the West Africa Cable System (WACS), Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT–3, all of which faced disruptions near Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Navigating Through the Internet Outage: A Message from 123NET Fibre
We are aware of the recent internet connectivity challenges across South Africa, stemming from multiple undersea cable outages. Like you, we’ve felt the impact on various online services and understand the inconvenience it may cause.
Conquer Connectivity in 2024: Top Router Picks for Enhanced Wi-Fi Experiences
Which router actually improves your Wi-Fi at home? A plain-English guide to choosing one for fibre, from budget picks to mesh systems.
Unlock Unprecedented Internet Freedom with 123NET’s HOME and GO Plans – Plus, Get 2 Months Free!
Our current fibre promotion on HOME and GO plans: what you get, who qualifies, and how to check whether your address is already live.
Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Common Internet Issues: Boost Your Connectivity
Internet slow or dropping? Work through the checks our support team uses, in order, before you call. Most faults are fixed in a few minutes.
Navigating Fiber Internet Choices: A Vital Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Plan
How to pick a fibre plan you will not outgrow: the speed you actually need, how many devices matter, and what uncapped really means.