The Real Cost of Cheap Internet Deals

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Think You’re Saving with Cheap Internet? Think Again.  

We get it - that ultra-low monthly rate looks tempting. Fast internet for less? Sign me up, right? 
But here’s the truth: “cheap” internet often comes at a high price - and we’re not just talking rands and cents. 

Slow speeds, hidden fees, lock-in contracts, and unreliable service all add up. Fast. 

Here’s what you really get with those too-good-to-be-true internet deals. 

The Big Catch with “Budget” ISPs 

🎣 Intro Pricing That Doesn’t Last 

• That R199/month deal? It often shoots up after 3 or 6 months (check the fine print). 
• Sneaky terms buried in the fine print. 

💸 Hidden Costs and Setup Fees 

• Router rental, installation, “activation” charges - all extra and not disclosed until it's too late. 
• Or worse, “free” setup locked behind a 24-month contract.
   

📉 Low Speeds, High Frustration 

• You signed up for 50Mbps. You’re getting 5. 
• Why does this happen? Because, many budget ISPs throttle your connection during peak hours. 
  
  

📞 Support That Disappears When You Need It 

• Long hold times. Useless chatbots. No weekend help. 
• Because cheap service usually means cheap support.
   

What You’re Really Paying For 

When the deal’s too cheap, corners get cut - and it’s your experience that suffers. 

Here’s what the “real cost” looks like: 

• 🔁 Restarting your router daily just to stay online 
• 🧠 The mental gymnastics of figuring out why Netflix keeps buffering 
• 👩‍💻 Missed meetings from unstable video calls 
• 📉 Productivity and performance going out the window 
• 😤 The stress of unreliable service you can’t count on 
  
  

Cheap Today, Costly Tomorrow 

Those “savings” don’t mean much when you’re: 

• Constantly topping up with mobile data to fill the gaps 
• Paying cancellation penalties to escape a bad deal 
• Replacing a “cheap” ISP after just a few months 
  
  

What You Actually Want: Reliable Internet That Works 

With us, what you see is what you get: 

✔ Transparent pricing (no tricks or sudden hikes) 
✔ No throttling, no shaping – just pure speed 
✔ Local support that actually picks up the phone – 24/7/365 
✔ Flexible upgrades if your needs change 
✔ Month-to-month options with no hidden catches 

MetroFibre Tip: 

If you’re comparing deals, look past the headline price. Check for throttling, shaping, contract length, and what support actually looks like. That’s where the difference lies. 

Don’t Settle for “Good Enough” 

You deserve fibre that works the way it should – Uncapped.Unlimited.Unbeatable. Super fast fibre internet that's lightining-fast, stable, and stress-free. 

📞 Call us on 087 151 4000 
📧 Or email FTTHSales@metrofibre.co.za to switch.