UNCAPPED. UNSHAPED. UNTHROTTLED.
Comprehensive fibre coverage across Johannesburg and Gauteng
Vuma is one of South Africa’s most widely recognised Fibre Network Operators, known for pioneering open-access fibre in residential neighbourhoods. Focused on high-speed, scalable fibre infrastructure, Vuma connects thousands of homes across major cities, suburbs, and townships — with a strong emphasis on accessibility, digital equity, and community upliftment.
Vuma’s fibre network spans across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and dozens of surrounding regions, including townships like Soweto and Umlazi. Their rollout strategy includes both underground and aerial fibre lines, allowing for flexible, cost-effective deployment across diverse residential environments.
UrbanX runs as a Vuma ISP on the Vuma fibre network, giving you full-speed fibre internet that’s uncapped, unshaped, and unthrottled — ideal for digital households, streamers, and work-from-home setups. Whether you're browsing or bingeing, UrbanX on Vuma ensures reliable, high-capacity connectivity.
Choose from our range of high-speed fibre packages designed to meet your connectivity needs. All packages include unlimited data with no throttling or fair usage policies.
South Africa’s largest residential FTTH coverage, including suburbs and townships
Dual deployment methods (aerial and underground), increasing rollout speed and network reach
Community-focused fibre model, supporting widespread digital access
High-capacity fibre for homes, ideal for simultaneous users and smart devices
UrbanX applies no caps, shaping, or usage limits, unleashing Vuma’s full potential with No Fair Use Policy (FUP) — enjoy truly uncapped, unshaped internet at full line speed.
Vumatels Official Website - www.vumatel.co.za
Check your address today and get connected with UrbanX Fibre on the trusted Vumatel network.
Customise your UrbanX experience with optional service upgrades designed for performance and flexibility. Whether you're looking for enhanced routing, advanced gaming optimisation, or a fixed IP for remote access, our add-ons let you tailor your fibre to fit your digital lifestyle. Choose from:
Static IP and ExitLag add-ons are available on a flexible month-to-month basis and can be added or removed at any time. The Router Upgrade add-on is a once-off upfront payment.
You can check your address on our coverage map or to see if Vumatel or another Fibre Network Operator is active in your location.
Once your order is validated and Vumatel has coverage in your area, the installation typically takes 5–10 working days, depending on demand and availability.
A Fibre Network Operator (FNO) like Vumatel is responsible for building and maintaining the physical fibre infrastructure. UrbanX provides the internet service over this network.
Vumatel handles the fibre installation to your home. UrbanX, as the Vumatel service provider, will then activate your service once the line is live.
Yes, but we recommend using our supplied router to ensure full compatibility and optimal performance with the Vumatel fibre network.
If you're relocating to another Vumatel-covered area, we’ll assist you with transferring your service. If Vumatel internet isn’t available, we’ll check for alternative FNOs at your new address.
UrbanX is your primary support provider. We manage line performance and customer support, and coordinate with Vumatel if required. You can also check our Network Status page at any time.