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HYPA brings unlimited, affordable prepaid wireless internet to local communities
Vox is looking to spur fibre uptake in several previously disadvantaged communities around South Africa through the launch of its subsidiary HYPA, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) which focuses on providing cost-effective unlimited wireless connectivity, enabled by fibre, to areas covered by the Vuma Reach network.
South Africans from across socio-economic backgrounds are increasingly consuming more content and services online; in areas that do not have any type of fixed-line connectivity, users are entirely reliant on mobile connectivity, despite the high data costs. In response, fibre network operators are expanding their networks to cater to customers in areas such as Mitchells Plain, Grassy Park, Chatsworth, Phoenix, Gonubie, Soweto, Soshanguve, and Vosloorus.
Through HYPA, residents of these areas will be able to get affordable, prepaid wireless internet access at their homes that provide them with unlimited data, which makes it ideal for streaming videos and music, consuming online services and more. The barriers to entry have been further reduced as there are no installation or connection fees, or long-term contracts that users need to sign up for.