…Remotely with Vox, because the world as we know it has drastically changed.

Back in the day, it was all small communities and big families. Next-door neighbours were basically an extension of your clan. You knew everyone in the neighbourhood (and their business, plus a weird nickname based on some embarrassing life story), and the only people who went overseas generally came back after 6 weeks loaded with gifts.

Today, the world has changed. Times have changed. We’ve become complexly complicit of complexes and apartments with interchangeable neighbours. In a world where families are spread like butter and friends too busy, staying connected isn’t just a convenience – it’s essential. Maybe your parents still live in your hometown. Maybe your sister moved overseas. Maybe you’re in a long-distance relationship, or you’re the one hiding in exile. Whatever the case, modern communication technology bridges the gaps and keeps relationships strong.

Great idea in theory, right? But anyone who’s actually tried maintaining a long-distance anything knows this: it’s one thing to have the phone or the tech… it’s another thing to actually use it correctly.

But enough exposition – let’s get into the meat and potatoes.
Here’s how technology is turning “long-distance” into shorter distances, or at least making them a whole lot more bearable.

A picture beats a thousand words

True, texting has its merits. Who doesn’t love thumbs-up emojis and those broadcast messages from Gran that somehow reach every contact you’ve ever met? Although it’s endlessly comforting, nothing beats the feeling of seeing a loved one’s face. Video calls bring conversations and energy to life. Real-time laughter, micro-expressions, hiding tears – what’s not to love?

Beyond calls, connection is built on the everyday moments. Whether it’s photos from a family trip, snippets of your kid’s first steps, or even a quick voice note while driving home, these digital touchpoints make people feel part of your life no matter where they reside. It’s technology doing what it does best: shrinking emotional distance.

And when it comes to special occasions, the right tools can turn any milestone into an all-inclusive experience. You can dial into birthdays and weddings, host video-call dinners, sync up for online movie nights, or play games together for genuine bonding. Distance stops being a wall and becomes a mild inconvenience – like buffering, but for relationships.

Introducing Vobi – making keeping in touch as simple as 1,2,3

Stay Connected Without Burning Through Minutes or Data

The fact is, not everyone has unlimited minutes or wants to torch their mobile Data just to stay in touch. That’s where Vobi comes in – Vox’s easy-to-use calling app that gives you affordable, reliable local and international calling over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

With the Vobi App, you can:

• Make affordable local and international calls using Wi-Fi or Data.

• Keep your personal number (or route it) so family always knows it’s you.

• Save costs compared to regular airtime and mobile carrier rates.

• Manage one predictable monthly cost instead of endless top-ups and overpriced bundles.

• Stay connected with minimal buffering, even when mobile signal isn’t exactly vibing.

Vobi is perfect for your daily check-ins, those long overdue catch-ups, or late-night crush calls without being yelled at by the “one minute remaining” lady (who, for the record, always sounds unnecessarily angry).

Reliable Calling Needs Reliable Connectivity – Enter Vox

Everything you use to stay connected – from Vobi VoIP calls to video chats, shared moments, high-quality voice notes and online bonding sessions – relies on one thing: solid, high-speed Internet.

Vox ensures your connection is strong enough for:

• Crystal-clear VoIP calling

• Uninterrupted video chats

• Smooth streaming and sharing

• Stable performance across all devices

There’s a reason we’re the #1 VoIP provider in South Africa.
Your connection is our whole personality.

Connection Keeps Us Human

Life moves fast – but relationships are what keep us grounded. With Vox’s high-speed Connectivity and the Vobi App, staying in touch (and keeping your people close, even when they’re far) is no longer a schlep.
It’s as simple as picking up the device already semi-grafted to your hand.

We’ll handle the rest.

Stay connected, stay human, and stay in touch with Vox today.