Best ISPs in Cape Town: 5 Fibre Providers Compared

Quick answer: The best ISP in Cape Town depends on which fibre network reaches your address. Afrihost was named ISP of the Year at the 2026 MyBroadband Awards, Cool Ideas sells on the widest range of networks, and LunaFibre offers uncapped Cape Town fibre from R387 p/m in selected areas, with local support. Always check coverage first.

A note before we start: this guide is published by LunaFibre, so we’ve included ourselves. To keep it fair, every fact about the other providers comes from their own websites or MyBroadband, checked in September 2026, with links to the sources. Prices and promotions change often, so check each provider’s site for current deals.

How We Compared Cape Town ISPs

In Cape Town, your internet service provider (ISP) sells you a package on a fibre network operator’s (FNO’s) cables. The network in your street decides which ISPs you can use, so start there. Then compare on:

Networks: which fibre networks the ISP sells on, and whether yours is one of them.
Price and contract: the monthly price, whether it’s month-to-month, and any cancellation fees.
Installation and router: whether installation is included and whether you get a free router.
Support: how you reach them, and when.
Independent recognition: awards or ratings from sources outside the ISP itself.

Cape Town ISPs at a Glance

Provider	Fibre networks (examples)	Contract	Router	Worth knowing
LunaFibre	Openserve, FibreGeeks, Frogfoot, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed, Cybersmart	Varies by network (Frogfoot: month-to-month or 24-month)	Free router on most packages	Uncapped from R387 p/m (selected areas); Cape Town-based support
Afrihost	Openserve, Vuma, Frogfoot, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed, Link Africa, Open Fibre	Month-to-month; R999 fee if cancelled within 6 months	Wi-Fi router at no extra cost (T&Cs apply)	2026 MyBroadband ISP of the Year
RSAWEB	Openserve, Vumatel and others	Month-to-month, one month’s notice	Free-to-use refurbished router	Reclaims subsidised install fees or charges R999 if you cancel
Cool Ideas	Openserve, Vumatel, Octotel, Frogfoot, FibreGeeks, Lightstruck, MetroFibre and many more	Month-to-month	Free-to-use router	One of the widest network choices
GetWiza	Includes Openserve and Frogfoot	See their site	See their site	Owner-managed ISP; fibre from R325 p/m; 4.6 on Google

1. LunaFibre

LunaFibre is a Cape Town ISP selling uncapped, unshaped fibre on six networks: Openserve, FibreGeeks, Frogfoot, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed and Cybersmart.

Prices: from R387 p/m on Openserve Web Connect (20/10 Mbps, selected areas), R465 on FibreGeeks (20/10 Mbps) and R525 on Openserve Fibre Connect (30/30 Mbps). Speeds go up to 1,000/1,000 Mbps on Frogfoot.
Installation: free on Openserve, FibreGeeks and Cybersmart packages. Lightstruck and Thinkspeed have a once-off R500 activation fee. Frogfoot has a R1,500 once-off installation, or plans with no installation fee.
Router: free on most packages. Openserve Web Connect and Web Stream use a Wi-Fi-enabled ONT instead of a separate router.
Support: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 9am to 3pm (WhatsApp and email), on 021 200 0140.
Worth knowing: direct peering with services such as Google, Netflix, Steam, Meta and AWS, and an “Excellent” rating across 25 Google reviews.

Check LunaFibre coverage at your address

2. Afrihost

Afrihost was named ISP of the Year at the 2026 MyBroadband Awards. It sells fibre on networks including Openserve, Vuma, Frogfoot, Lightstruck, Thinkspeed, Link Africa and Open Fibre.

Contract: month-to-month. Afrihost charges a R999 cancellation fee if you cancel Pure Fibre within six months of activation.
Installation and router: installation is included, with up to 30 metres of cabling, and a Wi-Fi router is sent at no additional cost (terms apply).
Support: WhatsApp Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm, and weekends and public holidays 7am to 5:30pm.

See current packages on Afrihost’s website.

3. RSAWEB

RSAWEB sells fibre on networks including Openserve and Vumatel.

Contract: all fibre packages are month-to-month, with one calendar month’s notice to cancel. If you cancel, RSAWEB reclaims any installation or connection fees it subsidised, or charges a R999 cancellation fee.
Router: a refurbished Wi-Fi router is provided at no extra cost where applicable. It stays RSAWEB’s property, and if you cancel you return it or buy it.
Support: WhatsApp and live chat Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, and weekends and public holidays 8am to 4pm.

See current packages on RSAWEB’s website.

4. Cool Ideas

Cool Ideas sells month-to-month fibre on one of the widest ranges of networks in South Africa, including Openserve, Vumatel, Octotel, Frogfoot, FibreGeeks, Lightstruck and MetroFibre.

Contract: month-to-month.
Router: a free-to-use router is included.
Worth knowing: its wide network list means it’s often available where smaller ISPs aren’t.

See current packages on Cool Ideas’ website.

5. GetWiza

GetWiza is an owner-managed ISP that describes itself as “small enough to care but big enough to deliver”. Its homepage lists fibre from R325 p/m, and it’s rated 4.6 on Google.

Networks: includes Openserve and Frogfoot. Check their site for your address.
Support: WhatsApp and phone on 021 204 4878.

See current packages on GetWiza’s website.

Which Cape Town ISP Should You Choose?

Check coverage first. The network in your street decides your options. Check LunaFibre coverage or use each provider’s coverage checker.
If you’re on FibreGeeks, Lightstruck or Thinkspeed, fewer of the big ISPs sell on these networks, and LunaFibre has packages on all three.
If you want the widest choice of networks, Cool Ideas and Afrihost sell on the most.
If independent awards matter to you, Afrihost is the 2026 MyBroadband ISP of the Year.
If price matters most, compare entry packages on your network. LunaFibre starts at R387 p/m in selected areas, and GetWiza lists fibre from R325 p/m.
Check the exit terms. Month-to-month doesn’t always mean free to leave: Afrihost and RSAWEB both have R999 cancellation fees in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best ISP in Cape Town?

There’s no single best ISP for everyone in Cape Town, because the fibre network at your address decides which ISPs you can use. Afrihost was named ISP of the Year at the 2026 MyBroadband Awards. LunaFibre is a local option on six networks, including FibreGeeks, Lightstruck and Thinkspeed.

What is the cheapest fibre in Cape Town?

Entry prices depend on your network. LunaFibre starts at R387 p/m on Openserve Web Connect (selected areas) and R465 p/m on FibreGeeks. GetWiza lists fibre from R325 p/m. Compare packages on the network that reaches your address.

Do Cape Town ISPs charge for fibre installation?

It depends on the ISP and network. LunaFibre installs free on Openserve, FibreGeeks and Cybersmart. Lightstruck and Thinkspeed have a R500 activation fee, and Frogfoot a R1,500 once-off installation, or plans with no installation fee. Afrihost includes installation with up to 30 metres of cabling.

Are Cape Town fibre contracts month-to-month?

Afrihost, RSAWEB and Cool Ideas sell month-to-month fibre, though Afrihost and RSAWEB charge R999 in some cancellation cases. LunaFibre’s Frogfoot packages come as month-to-month or 24-month contracts.

Which Cape Town ISPs offer 24/7 support?

None of the ISPs in this guide advertises 24/7 WhatsApp or phone support. LunaFibre’s support runs Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm; Afrihost’s WhatsApp runs 7am to 8pm on weekdays; RSAWEB’s WhatsApp and live chat run 7am to 6pm on weekdays.

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