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🎮 UrbanX Black Friday 2025: 50% Fibre Deals & Double Referral Rewards!

🎮 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!!!

31 Oct 2025 | By UrbanX

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UrbanX End-of-Year Giveaway: Win a Xiaomi G27Qi Gaming Monitor

UrbanX End-of-Year Giveaway: Win a Xiaomi G27Qi Gaming Monitor

31 Oct 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

Game Netcode vs Latency: A South African Gamer’s Guide

Game Netcode vs Latency: A South African Gamer’s Guide

17 Oct 2025 | By UrbanX

Learn how netcode, latency, jitter and download speed shape online play in South Africa. See why stability beats raw Mbps and explore UrbanX fibre for gamers.

Symmetrical Fibre: Why Your Upload Speed is Half the Gaming Battle

Symmetrical Fibre: Why Your Upload Speed is Half the Gaming Battle

17 Oct 2025 | By UrbanX

In this article, we compare symmetrical vs asymmetrical fibre and explain why symmetrical upload and download speeds are crucial for gamers. Read more.

Octotel Fibre Promotion: Upgrade or Switch to UrbanX and Save big!

Octotel Fibre Promotion: Upgrade or Switch to UrbanX and Save big!

06 Oct 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

South Africa’s Local Esports Tournaments: Why Fibre Makes the Difference

South Africa’s Local Esports Tournaments: Why Fibre Makes the Difference

01 Sep 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

Why Many Big Games Still Don’t Have South African Servers

Why Many Big Games Still Don’t Have South African Servers

01 Sep 2025 | By UrbanX

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

WiFi vs Internet: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

WiFi vs Internet: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

01 Sep 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

Refresh Your Game With UrbanX’s Spring Promo on Gaming Fibre!

Refresh Your Game With UrbanX’s Spring Promo on Gaming Fibre!

31 Jul 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

 How Submarine Cables Keep UrbanX Gamers Globally Connected

How Submarine Cables Keep UrbanX Gamers Globally Connected

30 Jul 2025 | By UrbanX

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.

How South African Game Developers Rely on Local Fibre Networks Like UrbanX

How South African Game Developers Rely on Local Fibre Networks Like UrbanX

30 Jul 2025 | By 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.