When choosing fibre in Cape Town, you’ll encounter two main contract paths: month-to-month and 24-month. Month-to-month plans offer flexibility with no long-term commitment but may carry higher monthly fees or upfront activation costs. 24-month contracts typically reduce your monthly rate in exchange for committing to stay with the provider for two years, and some include lower or waived installation fees.

The cheapest option depends on which Fibre Network Operator services your address and how long you plan to stay connected. Most FNOs in Cape Town (Frogfoot packages, Thinkspeed’s page, Lightstruck deals, FibreGeeks packages, or Openserve.) only offer month-to-month packages. Frogfoot is the exception, providing both month-to-month and 24-month paths with different pricing structures for each.

This guide includes a comparison table showing effective monthly costs over 12 and 24 months for each FNO, so you can see the true cost after factoring in once-off fees. If you’re staying put for two years, the 24-month path on Frogfoot delivers the lowest effective monthly rate. If you value flexibility or may move within a year, month-to-month makes more sense.

Here’s how to decide:

• Check coverage at your address
• Compare paths in the table below
• Choose the cheapest path for your situation

Prices and fees as at October 2025; subject to change at checkout and may vary by address.

Check your coverage now to see which FNOs are available where you live.

Quick verdict when month-to-month wins, and when 24-month wins

Choose month-to-month if: You value flexibility and may move, change jobs, or switch providers within the next year. Month-to-month contracts allow you to cancel anytime without penalty fees, which matters if you’re renting short-term, in a transitional living situation, or testing out an area before committing long-term. Most Cape Town FNOs only offer month-to-month anyway, so for FibreGeeks, Openserve, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed, and Cybersmart, it’s your only option. These providers often include free installation or low activation fees, which keeps upfront costs manageable even on flexible terms.

Choose 24-month if: You’re settled at your address for at least two years and want the lowest possible effective monthly rate. Frogfoot’s 24-month contracts cut your monthly cost significantly compared to their month-to-month pricing. For example, Frogfoot’s Scroller drops from R734 per month (month-to-month with installation) to R640 per month on a 24-month contract with the same R1 500 installation fee. Over 24 months, that saves you R2 256 in total. The trade-off is commitment: if you cancel early, you may face penalty fees. If you’re a homeowner, settled in a stable rental, or confident you won’t relocate, the 24-month path delivers better value.

For help understanding activation timelines or router policies, visit LunaFibre’s support pages.

Cheapest path by FNO (Cape Town) side-by-side comparison

This table compares entry-level plans from each FNO, showing true effective monthly costs after factoring in once-off fees. Effective monthly cost is calculated as: (Monthly fee × months + Once-off fee) ÷ months.

FNO	Example Plan	Speed	M2M Monthly	M2M Once-off	24-Month Monthly	24-Month Once-off	Effective Monthly (12 mo)	Effective Monthly (24 mo)	Cheapest Path
FibreGeeks	The Scroller	20/10 Mbps	R465	Free	Not available	N/A	R465	R465	M2M only
Openserve	The Scroller	30/30 Mbps	R525	Free	Not available	N/A	R525	R525	M2M only
Lightstruck	The Scroller Pro	30/30 Mbps	R570	R500	Not available	N/A	R612	R591	M2M only
Frogfoot (with install)	The Scroller	60/30 Mbps	R734	R1 500	R640	R1 500	R859	R703	24-month
Frogfoot (no install)	The Scroller	60/30 Mbps	R877	Free	R712	Free	R877	R712	24-month
Cybersmart	The Entertainer	100/100 Mbps	R810	Free	Not available	N/A	R810	R810	M2M only
Thinkspeed	The Streamer Pro	50/50 Mbps	R950	R500	Not available	N/A	R992	R971	M2M only

Prices and fees as at October 2025; subject to change at checkout and may vary by address.

Key takeaway: If Frogfoot services your address and you’re staying put for 24 months, their contract path delivers the lowest effective monthly rate in Cape Town. Their 24-month Scroller with free installation works out to R712 per month with no upfront costs. If you’re on a tighter budget and can afford the R1 500 installation, the 24-month path with installation drops to an effective R703 per month over two years.

For all other FNOs, month-to-month is your only option. FibreGeeks offers the cheapest entry-level plan at R465 per month for 20/10 Mbps with free installation. Openserve follows at R525 per month for faster 30/30 Mbps speeds, also with free installation. Cybersmart stands out with 100/100 Mbps symmetrical speeds at R810 per month on a month-to-month basis, which is exceptional value if you need higher speeds without a long-term commitment.

Remember to check your coverage first, as not all FNOs service every address. Installation fees and promotional offers can vary by estate or complex.

Fees explained: installation, activation, promos

Understanding the fees helps you calculate the true cost of your fibre package. Here’s what each fee means:

Installation fees cover the physical work of bringing fibre from the street to your property and installing the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) inside your home. The Fibre Network Operator handles this work, not LunaFibre. Installation fees range from free (on promotional offers) to R1 500 or R2 500, depending on the FNO and contract path. FibreGeeks, Openserve, and Cybersmart currently waive installation fees on their month-to-month packages. Frogfoot charges R1 500 for installation but offers a no-installation option with higher monthly pricing.

Activation fees are administrative charges for setting up your account and coordinating with the FNO. Lightstruck and Thinkspeed charge R500 for activation. Other FNOs (FibreGeeks, Openserve, Cybersmart, Frogfoot) don’t charge separate activation fees.

Free installation promos are common in Cape Town right now. Openserve advertises free installation worth R2 500 on most Fibre Connect packages. FibreGeeks and Cybersmart also include free installation as standard. These promos reduce your upfront cost to zero (or just the activation fee if applicable), making month-to-month plans more accessible. Always verify current promos at checkout, as they can change or expire.

Frogfoot’s alternate paths give you a choice: pay a once-off installation fee and get a lower monthly rate, or skip the installation fee and pay higher monthly. For example, The Scroller on month-to-month costs R734 per month with R1 500 installation, or R877 per month with no installation fee. On a 24-month contract, the same plan costs R640 per month with R1 500 installation, or R712 per month with no installation. If you’re staying longer than 18 months, the installation-fee path usually works out cheaper.

For detailed pricing on each FNO, visit their hub pages: Openserve pricing, FibreGeeks deals, Lightstruck packages, Thinkspeed plans, Frogfoot options, and Cybersmart pricing.

How to pick the cheapest path at your address (step-by-step)

Follow these five steps to find the best value fibre package for your situation:

1. Check coverage at your address Start at LunaFibre’s coverage checker. Enter your street address to see which Fibre Network Operators service your location. Not all FNOs cover every neighbourhood in Cape Town, so this step narrows down your actual options. If you’re in an estate or body corporate building, check with your managing agent to confirm whether fibre is already installed to a central distribution point.

2. Open the FNO hub pages Once you know which FNOs are available, visit their pricing pages: Openserve, FibreGeeks, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed, Frogfoot, or Cybersmart. Review the full package list to see what speeds and pricing are available.

3. Choose a speed tier that matches your needs Think about how many people use your connection and what you do online. If you’re a single user or couple who streams and browses casually, 20 to 30 Mbps works fine. Households with three to four users who work remotely or game regularly need 50 to 100 Mbps. Content creators, heavy gamers, or small home offices benefit from 100 Mbps or higher, especially if you need symmetrical upload speeds for video calls or cloud backups.

4. Compare month-to-month vs 24-month using the effective monthly formula For month-to-month-only FNOs, your decision is simple: choose the speed you need and proceed. For Frogfoot, calculate the effective monthly cost over your expected stay period:

• Effective monthly (12 months) = (Monthly fee × 12 + Once-off fee) ÷ 12
• Effective monthly (24 months) = (Monthly fee × 24 + Once-off fee) ÷ 24

If you’re staying 12 months or less, compare the 12-month effective cost. If you’re staying 18 to 24 months or longer, the 24-month contract delivers better value. If you’re unsure how long you’ll stay, month-to-month offers more flexibility at a slightly higher cost.

5. Start checkout Once you’ve picked your package and contract path, start your order. LunaFibre coordinates with the FNO to schedule installation (if needed), and your service typically activates within 48 hours after the physical line is ready.

Upload speed tip: Video calls use 2 to 4 Mbps upload per HD stream. If multiple people in your household join meetings simultaneously, or if you back up large files to the cloud regularly, choose a package with at least 20 to 30 Mbps upload. Symmetrical packages (where upload matches download) are ideal for content creators and remote workers who upload as much as they download.

Which speed should you choose?

Matching your speed tier to your household size and usage prevents overpaying for capacity you don’t need or dealing with slowdowns from under-provisioning. Here’s a quick guide:

Light households (1 to 2 users, casual browsing and streaming) The 20 to 30 Mbps range handles basic use comfortably. You can stream one or two HD shows, browse social media, check email, and join occasional video calls without noticeable lag. FibreGeeks’ 20/10 Mbps at R465 per month or Openserve’s 30/30 Mbps at R525 per month suit this profile. If you work from home occasionally, aim for at least 20 Mbps upload (like Openserve’s 30/30 Mbps symmetrical package) to ensure stable video quality during calls.

Busy homes (3 to 4 users, HD streaming, remote work, gaming) The 50 to 100 Mbps range prevents bottlenecks when multiple people use the connection simultaneously. This tier supports several HD streams, video conferencing on two or three devices at once, and general browsing across four to six devices. Frogfoot’s 60/30 Mbps, Lightstruck’s 30/30 Mbps, or Thinkspeed’s 50/50 Mbps packages work well. If both adults in the home work remotely and join frequent video calls, symmetrical speeds (50/50 Mbps or higher) prevent upload congestion. Explore 50 Mbps plans and 100 Mbps options.

Creators, gamers, and small teams (heavy use, 4K streaming, large uploads) The 100 Mbps range and above gives you headroom for bandwidth-intensive applications. Content creators uploading video to YouTube, photographers syncing large libraries to cloud storage, or households with four to six heavy simultaneous users will appreciate the extra capacity. Cybersmart’s 100/100 Mbps at R810 per month or Frogfoot’s higher tiers deliver this performance. Symmetrical speeds make uploading as fast as downloading, which matters for cloud backups, video rendering, and file sharing. Compare 100 Mbps and 200 Mbps tiers if you need even more.

FAQs

Is month-to-month more expensive in the long run?

It depends on the FNO. For FibreGeeks, Openserve, Cybersmart, Lightstruck, and Thinkspeed, month-to-month is your only option, so there’s no price difference to compare. For Frogfoot, yes: month-to-month costs more over time. Their 24-month contracts reduce your monthly fee by R94 to R165 depending on the speed tier. Over 24 months, that adds up to R2 256 to R3 960 in savings. However, month-to-month offers flexibility to cancel anytime without penalties, which has value if your living situation is uncertain.

Do I lose promos if I choose month-to-month?

No. Free installation promos from FibreGeeks, Openserve, and Cybersmart apply to month-to-month packages as standard. Frogfoot’s promotional structure is different: they offer alternate pricing paths (with or without installation fees) on both month-to-month and 24-month contracts. The promo isn’t tied to contract length; it’s a choice between paying upfront for a lower monthly rate or skipping the upfront fee for higher monthly pricing.

Can I switch providers on the same FNO without new fibre?

Yes. If your property already has an active fibre line from a previous ISP on the same Fibre Network Operator (for example, switching from another Openserve ISP to LunaFibre on Openserve), the process is called a migration or takeover. You don’t need a new physical installation because the line already exists. Contact LunaFibre’s support team with your current account details, and they’ll coordinate the switch. Your new service typically activates within a few business days with minimal downtime.

How long after installation until I am online?

LunaFibre activates your service within 48 hours after the Fibre Network Operator confirms the physical line is ready. If fibre is already installed at your property from a previous tenant or ISP, activation can happen even faster because no physical work is needed. You’ll receive SMS and email notifications throughout the process, including when your line goes live and when your router is dispatched.

Do I get a router and who owns it?

Yes, for most packages. LunaFibre includes a pre-configured, free-to-use router with standard fibre packages, and it’s yours to keep. The router arrives ready to connect, with your WiFi network name and password already configured. However, Openserve’s Web Connect and Web Stream packages use a WiFi-integrated ONT device that combines the fibre endpoint and router into one unit. With these packages, you don’t receive a separate router because the ONT handles both functions. For details, see LunaFibre’s router policy.

What if I rent or live in a body corporate building?

If you’re renting, check your lease agreement to confirm fibre installation is permitted, and get written approval from your landlord before placing an order. Most landlords approve fibre installations because they add value to the property. If you’re in a body corporate or sectional title complex, the trustees or managing agent control whether new fibre installations are allowed. Many estates and apartment buildings already have fibre installed to a central distribution point, which simplifies connecting individual units. Check with your body corporate first to confirm the fibre status. If fibre is already in place, you’ll just need LunaFibre to activate your unit’s connection without full installation work.

Ready to choose your path?

The cheapest fibre option in Cape Town depends on your address, how long you plan to stay connected, and whether you value flexibility over long-term savings. If Frogfoot services your location and you’re settled for two years, their 24-month contracts deliver the lowest effective monthly rate. If you’re on any other FNO or prefer flexibility, month-to-month is your path.

Start by checking which FNOs are available at your address, then compare pricing on the relevant FNO hub pages. Use the effective monthly formula if you’re considering Frogfoot’s 24-month option, or start your order if you’ve already decided. LunaFibre’s support team can help if you’re unsure which package or contract path suits your situation best.