Home-Connect, an internet service provider (ISP) that focuses on bringing fast, reliable connectivity to South African homes, has partnered with Comsol, a wholesale provider of 5G-Advanced services, to introduce its first 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) products for residential customers.
Powered by Comsol’s purpose-built 5G-Advanced network, the offering provides a stable, high-speed broadband alternative for households in areas where fibre and other home connectivity options are limited. With plug-and-play Home 5G, customers can get connected in days rather than weeks, without the need for a technician or landlord approval. This makes it an attractive option for renters and for households looking for a backup connection to their existing fibre service.
Home-Connect will use the Comsol network to provide affordable 25 Mbps and 75 Mbps packages that appeal to cost-conscious households. Higher-speed options will also be available for customers with greater bandwidth requirements, including those working from home or running home-based businesses.
“We are seeing strong uptake of FWA among customers who lack access to cost-effective fibre solutions that meet their needs,” says Thabiso Zulu, general manager at Home-Connect. “Comsol’s 5G network enables us to offer these customers an affordable and reliable connection designed for households with multiple connected devices and those relying on their internet connection for work, education and entertainment.”
Home-Connect’s new service runs on Comsol’s standalone 5G-Advanced network. The network has been purpose built for fixed wireless home broadband, allowing network capacity to be focused on the consistent performance requirements of home broadband, supporting activities such as video streaming, online gaming, video calls and remote work.
Households in areas covered by Comsol’s fast-growing network can get connected with Home-Connect in a matter of days. Customers can check coverage at their address, select a suitable package and connect using a compatible 5G router, which will be delivered directly to their homes – with no wait to have lines or an optical network terminal (ONT) installed on the premises.
Jaco du Toit, Chief Commercial Officer: Consumer at Comsol, says: “Our goal is to partner with established connectivity leaders like Home-Connect to make fast, dependable broadband accessible to more people. The Comsol wholesale network allows service providers to expand their product offerings and reach into new segments of the market. We welcome Home-Connect as a partner on our 5G-Advanced platform.”
Adds Zulu: “Comsol’s platform enabled us to add a white-label 5G-Advanced FWA offering to our product portfolio within a matter of weeks. It was straightforward for us to build packages for different customer segments, integrate the offering with our billing and onboarding systems, and get to market with an exciting new offering that addresses a gap for many customers.”
Customers can check availability and explore packages through Home-Connect at https://home-connect.co.za/wireless/
About Home-Connect
Home–Connect is an ISP, providing homes and businesses with super-fast, uncapped & unshaped fibre internet. For more information, please visit https://home-connect.co.za
About Comsol
Comsol is South Africa’s leading wholesale connectivity and network infrastructure provider, with nearly 30 years of wireless expertise. Working through established connectivity partners, Comsol enables connectivity for enterprises, businesses and homes. Its capabilities span licensed fixed wireless access, private networks and other business-critical solutions, underpinned by significant spectrum assets. Comsol has a nationwide enterprise network and is rolling out a new 5G-Advanced network for home connectivity, starting in Gauteng and expanding across South Africa.
For more information, please visit https://comsol.co.za/
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