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The Rise of UrbanX: From a Dad’s Promise to SA’s Premier Gaming ISP
Find out how a simple question from two frustrated gamers to their dad sparked the birth of SA’s premier gaming ISP. Learn about UrbanX’s rise to the top.
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Back to School with Gaming Fibre Rewards from UrbanX
Get back to school or work with UrbanX Fibre. Our Back to School deal gives new customers a Takealot voucher and a chance to win stationery. Find out more.
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Forza Horizon 6 in Japan: Why UrbanX Fibre is Best for SA Racers
Our SA guide to Forza Horizon 6 in Japan explores the new 2026 launch & the reasons why your internet will be more important than ever. Learn more here.
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UrbanX Now Offers 2.5Gb and 5Gb Octotel Premium Fibre in South Africa
Step into multi-gig fibre with UrbanX on Octotel’s Premium network. Choose 2.5Gb/2.5Gb from R2 249 or 5Gb/2.5Gb from R2 749 with free install and activation.
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Win a Suzuki Jimny Plus R5 000 in Vouchers with UrbanX & Octotel
Sign up or upgrade UrbanX fibre on Octotel to enter Octotel's Jimny giveaway. UrbanX adds an extra R5,000 in vouchers if the winner is an UrbanX customer.
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🎮 UrbanX Black Friday 2025: 50% Fibre Deals & Double Referral Rewards!
Get 50% off your first 3 months of UrbanX Fibre and double referral rewards this Black Friday. Learn more about our Black Friday internet deal here!!!
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UrbanX End-of-Year Giveaway: Win a Xiaomi G27Qi Gaming Monitor
UrbanX is giving South African gamers the chance to win the Xiaomi G27Qi Gaming Monitor. Find out how you can enter our end-of-year gaming giveaway here.
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Game Netcode vs Latency: A South African Gamer’s Guide
Learn how netcode, latency, jitter and download speed shape online gaming in South Africa. Read our blog to find out why network stability beats raw Mbps.
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Symmetrical Fibre: Why Your Upload Speed is Half the Gaming Battle
In this article, we compare symmetrical vs asymmetrical fibre and explain why symmetrical upload and download speeds are crucial for gamers. Read more.
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Octotel Fibre Promotion: Upgrade or Switch to UrbanX and Save big!
Save on Octotel fibre with UrbanX: R479 for 25/25, R489 for 55/25, or R829 for 300/200. New installs, reconnects and upgrades. Read Ts&Cs and switch today.
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South Africa’s Local Esports Tournaments: Why Fibre Makes the Difference
In esports, it’s not just your strategy that win tournaments - it’s also your connection. Here’s why fibre is key for esports tournaments in South Africa.
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Why Many Big Games Still Don’t Have South African Servers
While some games now support South African servers, many of the world’s biggest online games continue to leave our region out. Find out why and how this happens
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WiFi vs Internet: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Many people confuse WiFi with the Internet, but they’re not the same. Our article explores the key differences between WiFi and Internet. Learn more here.
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Refresh Your Game With UrbanX’s Spring Promo on Gaming Fibre!
Get 25% off for 2 months with UrbanX Fibre this spring. Low latency, no throttling and R150 per referral - learn more about our Spring promotion here.
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How South African Game Developers Rely on Local Fibre Networks Like UrbanX
Discover how fast, uncapped fibre from UrbanX supports South African game developers with cloud tools, fast uploads and no fair use limits. Find out more.
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How Submarine Cables Keep UrbanX Gamers Globally Connected
Submarine cables carry 99% of the world’s data traffic. Find out how we use these internet cables in the ocean to deliver lightning-fast fibre to gamers.
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Crossplay Gaming in South Africa: Built for Victory with UrbanX Fibre
Enjoy seamless crossplay gaming in South Africa with UrbanX Fibre—ultra-low latency, no FUP, and real-time optimisation built for PlayStation, Xbox & PC.
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The Rise of Mobile & Handheld Gaming: Why Fast WiFi is Now Essential
Mobile and handheld gaming have exploded in popularity, becoming a major force in the gaming industry. Find out why fast WiFi is crucial for mobile gaming.
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How Your Equipment Adds to Latency While Gaming Online
In the world of gaming, latency can mean the difference between a win and a loss. Learn more about what latency is and how your hardware can affect it.
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Picking the Best Ethernet Cable for Gaming
Ethernet cables can greatly improve your gaming performance online. Let’s compare Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a cables and see which is the best cable for gaming.