Vuma
An open-access fibre network in South Africa that provides fixed-line connectivity for homes, businesses, and ISPs, with coverage checks, network status, and a self-service app.

Is Vuma right for you?
Best for
- South African households
- Home fibre shoppers
- Small business internet
- Office connectivity needs
- Internet resellers
What it does well
- Open-access fibre network
- Home and business fibre
- Coverage availability check
- Network status updates
- Self-service account app
Things to check
- Your address coverage
- Available internet providers
- Install lead time
- Speed tiers available
- Router options
Vuma Fibre (by Vumatel) is a South African open-access fibre network that provides fixed-line broadband infrastructure for households, businesses, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) delivering fibre packages to end users.
Key capabilities include:
- Fibre to the home (FTTH) infrastructure for high-speed internet use cases such as streaming, gaming, and remote work (service is typically purchased from an ISP operating on the network)
- Fibre to the business connectivity for organisations that need fixed broadband over fibre
- Coverage checking on the website to confirm whether a specific address falls within the fibre footprint
- Network Status updates to help users track outages or maintenance impacting connectivity
Available on Web, plus a Self-Service App on Android and iOS for Core and Reach customers to manage account-related details and stay informed.
Target users include South African households, business customers, and ISPs that sell broadband services over Vumatel’s fibre network.
In the South African market, the service is notable for its open-access model and its education initiative that has connected over 950 schools with free 1 Gbps fibre, supporting digital learning and connectivity for learners.
As of Jun 29, 2026, Vuma is rated 4.1 on the App Store from 9 reviews and 4.0 on Google Play from 127 reviews with 100K+ installs.
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