VANILLA - internet services, simple.
About Vanilla
Vanilla provides simple, affordable internet services for the people of South Africa.
We have been doing this since 1996 - you can trust us to get it right.
Vanilla connects you to the internet through the three primary networks in South Africa. These are the fastest and most reliable networks, namely Internet Solutions, MTN Business which is used by many major companies and SAIX, the Telkom network.
Vanilla now also orders and bills for DSL 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. No complex bundles. No long-term contracts. No credit checks or red tape. We guarantee 99% uptime and the security of our systems.
Vanilla bills you by email; we prefer payment by direct electronic payment.
Vanilla keeps everything as simple as possible (and when its not simple we will do our best to explain things simply).
DSL vs Fixed wireless vs Dialup
Dont know what to choose between DSL, fixed wireless and dial-up? Here is a table showing the various advantages and disadvantages of all 3.
| DSL | Fixed Wireless | Dial-up | |
| Bandwidth (speed) | 384 Kbps to 4096 Kbps | 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 | R439 p.m (384 Kbps + 3GB) | R995 p.m (5 Mbps + 5GB) | R69 p.m (+ extra for usage) |
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| For further information: | DSL FAQ page | Fixed wireless page | Dialup FAQ page |
