You’ve heard it before – FTTH is the gold standard of Internet, it’s the fastest, the best, the greatest invention since the wheel/sliced bread (depending on who you ask) and the way to go for Connectivity. You’re probably well versed with its benefits – even signed up elsewhere? (not Vox? Ja ne, shame).

Regardless, if you’re a late joiner, thinking of joining the market, or deciding to change service providers (yeah buddy!) consider this your sign. Today, we’ll unpack how there’s no time like the present – as well as how waiting until 2025 may in fact be a costly mistake.

  1. Black Friday isn’t every day

It’s a well-documented fact that November brings some of the best deals around (we’ve all seen the footage outside Game and Makro riots). Black Friday wouldn’t be a thing if it occurred every Friday, would it? Many ISPs (watch this space) and FNOs (watch this space x2) run annual November promotions (some throughout the course of the month) which offer discounts, special rates, or a certain number of months free – these can be steep, and allow you to spend your hard earned cash elsewhere. Why pay full price, right? By waiting until 2025, you’re likely to miss out on an otherwise amazing special offer – meaning more reason to pull the trigger this side of the year.

Why you can’t wait:

  • You can enjoy one-time-only specials which free up funds for other expenses
  • Many offers include bundles services, or premium features at reduced rates – which you’ll have to wait a full year for (if they return at all)
  • By missing a limited window, you’ll likely end up paying more for the same thing within the space of a few days.

 

  1. ISPs need December too.

We may sell technological solutions, but we’re only human after all. As December rolls around, our staff is eagerly anticipating a break from their desks and chance to recuperate (so that, ya know, we can go back to being awesome in next to no time). While Vox doesn’t totally close, our operations are vastly scaled back – meaning less support staff, delayed customer response times, and of course a longer wait for new installations.

Why this matters:

  • Our cut off period (17 November) means new installations will have to roll into the new year – meaning signing up after said period = a very lengthy wait to get connected.
  • With a backlog of new installations in waiting, your preferred window could be booked up before you know it – this may cause frustration down the line.
  • Acting earlier, rather than later, allows you to avoid delays, beat the new year rush, and sidestep the December slowdown altogether.

 

  1. Installation Cutoffs

Most areas have cutoff dates for new installations and FTTH lines – these start from mid-November and continue until December (in order to accommodate for the holiday period). If you’re someone who is serious about getting Connected, fast (see what we did there?), you’ll need to pull the trigger in order to avoid falling on the unwanted end of said cutoff period.

In simple English:

  • You may end up waiting until January (or beyond) for a new installation once the cutoff date has expired – be sure to check with your potential ISP as to when this is to avoid disappointment.
  • Remember, even when installations do open again, maintenance/existing customers as well as a FIFO (first in, first out) process will be applicable.
  • Upgrading early means guaranteeing speedy access to your high-speed connectivity – just in time for the festive season.

 

  1. New Year, New Prices?

We could lecture you about inflation, the rising cost of living, and all of the tedious stuff which, loosely translated, means spending more for the same thing – but we’re well versed in such lingo, right? Most ISPs review their pricing structures once the new year commences – meaning there’s a chance you’ll be affected by a 2025 price hike should you opt not to sign up in 2024.

No further points, your honour.

Simply put, the time to act is right now.

We can definitively conclude that waiting until 2025 could prove a costly, frustrating, time-consuming endeavour that you’d be best to avoid altogether. Between Black Friday deals, the end of year “slow” period, installation cutoffs and beyond – the time is now to get Connected.

Enjoy fast, reliable connectivity and be ready to usher in both the festive season and new year with a speedy bang – make your move and don’t miss out, then thank us later.