Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Octopi Smart Solutions provides managed Wi-Fi solutions to enable wireless connectivity for a mobile workforce while improving your APN’s efficiencies and network access controls. Wi-Fi can serve as an ideal extension of your network to allow smart devices to securely connect and communicate on your network if you have a thorough understanding of your connectivity requirements.

MPLS VPN

MPLS is used to create and operate a Virtual Private Network (VPN) by transferring and routing various types of network traffic in a safe and secure manner using the MPLS backbone.

Wireless

The electromagnetic transfer of data/information between two or more points that are not connected by an electrical conductor is referred to as wireless communications. The most common form of wireless communication is radio waves, but other forms include Bluetooth, infrared, and Wi-Fi.

SD WAN

By decoupling networking hardware from its control mechanisms, Software-Defined networking in a Wide Area Network (SD WAN) simplifies WAN management and operations.

Shared and Private APN

A Shared APN provides internet access and includes a Hosted Firewall that operates on the SIM/limitations of users and preset regulations. A Private APN assigns a unique APN to mobile devices so that they can connect to your network using a unique identifier, resulting in more secure and safer network access.

Internet

We provide a comprehensive set of solutions for connecting your company to the internet, the world’s largest network. Our internet solutions can provide your business with dependable, secure, and stable connectivity solutions from an ISP that is tailored to your specific needs.

LTE

LTE is the wireless broadband communication standard for mobile devices and data terminals. LTE transfers data using GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA technologies, and it increases network capacity and speed by utilising different radio interfaces in conjunction with core network improvements.

Mobile Device Management

Mobile Device Management covers the administration of smart mobile devices that connect to your network. These devices include smartphones, tablets, laptops, notebooks, and computers with Wi-Fi capabilities. MDM solutions are normally applied when using third-party products that have management features for mobile device vendors.

Fibre

Fibre optic cables are used for high-speed internet connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers, literally operating at the speed of light to provide a viable alternative to copper cables. Our fibre cable solutions can provide your entire enterprise with faster and more reliable data transfer and internet connectivity.

Connectivity

support and connect your entire business

When it comes to internet access and connectivity for your business, we have you covered. We can provide tailored solutions that are tailored to your company’s specific needs, while also offering more cost-effective approaches to data usage and network costs. To ensure a stable and reliable connection, we offer high-speed fibre connectivity as well as wireless solutions. We can also help with shared and private APN solutions to support remote working and keep your employees connected – even when they work from home. Our primary goal is to support and connect your entire business enterprise with adaptable connectivity and internet access solutions that are tailored to your company’s size and needs.

Why Choose

Fibre internet

Fibre optic cables use light pulses to transmit data between two points. Traditional copper cable transmits sound pulses between two points using the costly copper metal. Wireless technology transmits data streams from your device to the WIFI router or access point using radio signal pulses.
Fibre optic is, without a doubt, the best data communication technology currently available. Every company’s first choice for internet service should be a business fibre line.

Speed

The speed of fibre optic internet is 1 Gbps. This is 10 to 20 times faster than the 50 to 100 Mbps cable most of us are used to. See the table below for a detailed comparison of fibre optic vs cable internet speeds. It compares the time it takes to download a 2-hour movie using fibre optic versus cable internet.

Time to download a 2-hour HD movie:

Fibre optic internet speed 1 Gbps: 40 seconds

Cable internet speed 100 Mbps: 7 minutes

DSL speed 25 Mbps: 30 minutes

4G LTE speed 35 Mbps: 25 minutes

5G internet speed 10 Gbps: 4 seconds

Reliability

It's happened to all of us. You're watching The Incredibles with your kids when Bob Parr's face becomes blocky. He becomes immobile in mid-air. Is it a nefarious freeze ray? No, it's because of your sluggish cable internet connection. "Daddy, why did it stop?" your four-year-old inquires.

The truth is that your cable connection should be fast enough to stream video without interruption, but peak traffic causes the wires to become overloaded. This is where the differences between fibre optic internet and cable internet speed become clear. Fibre optics can support more users and data at consistently faster speeds. Another perk? Because fibre optic cable internet does not require energized lines, it is less prone to outages than cable internet. As long as the fibre optic cable remains intact, it can continue to deliver your data.

No Throtteling

Have you ever noticed how the power goes out right when you need it the most? On a hot summer Sunday, for example, when you desperately need your air conditioner to work? This is due to the fact that those hot days overload our powerlines. Everyone's A/C is on full blast at the same time.

The same is true for our cable internet systems. Internet service providers use "throttling" to prevent outages. During peak hours, your ISP may reduce your cable speed from 100 Mbps to 20 Mbps or lower in order to ration their service. Because fibre optic internet is less susceptible to overload, it does not throttle.

Same speed download/upload

"I downloaded this movie in 3 minutes, but uploading took 3 hours." If you've ever said something like that, you're not alone. Cable internet has different download and upload speeds, with upload being much slower. Based on how people use the internet, this is the case. Because most of us download far more than we upload, internet service providers devote the majority of their bandwidth to downloads.

That slow upload time is no longer an issue with fibre optic internet speed. Because there is no risk of overloading the system, fibre optic internet providers can prioritize uploads and downloads equally. With fibre optic cable internet service, this makes it easier to share files and work from home.

Higher Quality

Have you recently purchased or are considering purchasing a 4K television? So far in 2019, sales of Ultra High Definition 4K TVs have reached 108 million. Those TVs pack four times the pixels into the same amount of space, resulting in much sharper images. However, it consumes significantly more bandwidth from your internet connection.

Cable internet, with speeds of 100 Mbps or less, may struggle to deliver 4K internet streaming at times. Fibre optic internet service will not even blink. Even a suboptimal 500 Mbps fibre optic connection should have no trouble streaming high-quality 4K TV and movies.

Better Gameplay

When you're navigating intertwined wires or piles of cables, maintenance becomes difficult and time-consuming. As a result, we assist customers in planning and executing effective maintenance, avoiding downtime and reducing costly repairs caused by disorganization and neglect.

Healthier

You've probably heard about the race to 5G internet access. Carriers such as Verizon and AT&T are working hard to spread the new, lightning-fast service across the country. It boasts 10 Gbps speeds, which is ten times faster than fibre optic internet speed. So, why bother with fibre optics? One reason is that fibre optic cable internet may be more beneficial to us. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no reason to be concerned about 5G wireless internet signals because they cannot penetrate human skin. However, hundreds of scientists and medical professionals recently petitioned the WHO, claiming that 5G will increase the risk of cancer. Because fibre optic signals are trapped in their cables, they do not carry those fears.

Connecting with multiple devices

The days of the "household computer" are long gone. We now have a plethora of devices in our homes, ranging from laptops to PCs to tablets, phones, smart speakers, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smart locks and thermostats. As our reliance on the internet grows, so does our need for dependable and fast data transmission.

Internet service providers that use fibre optics come to the rescue. We can connect to multiple tablets, laptops like the HP Spectre, and phones at the same time thanks to the steady signal with less signal loss and 10 times more bandwidth. Fibre optics can handle multiple people streaming music and video at the same time. According to the plan, first responders require faster, more reliable internet access in order to save lives. Better internet access also provides all Americans with greater access to emergency services. It also provides more reliable disaster notification and increased national security.

Telemedicine

Nobody enjoys going to the doctor. You lose hours of work while sitting in waiting rooms. You keep answering the same questions about your address and medication allergies. But can fibre optic internet service providers truly assist with this? They certainly can.

Telemedicine allows doctors to evaluate, diagnose, and even treat patients from a distance. Because of higher resolution video chats, much faster fibre optic internet speeds make telemedicine more reliable. It can also assist the elderly and those with disabilities in living more independently.

Benefits of

Business Fibre

Speed, speed and more speed

Terms like ‘light speed’ and ‘symmetric speed’ should pique your interest. Slow internet connectivity can cost a company up to a week’s worth of production time. That is enormous. Fibre optic cables are thinner, lighter, and more durable than ADSL cables, allowing data to travel at light speed – up to 100 times faster. This means that higher volumes of traffic can be transferred without affecting download speeds. With fibre optic connections, ‘symmetric’ speed refers to equal upload and download times, so you can expect:

Faster file transferring
Uninterrupted streaming
Faster page load times
Uninterrupted VOIP (long distance voice calls)

Advantages of Fibre Internet;
Is fibre-optic internet service superior? In a nutshell, yes. It is much faster and more reliable than cable or DSL internet. However, it has significant advantages such as no throttling and better TV picture quality. Let’s take a quick look at the 9 ways fibre-optic cable internet outperforms standard cable.

What makes Octopi Smart Solutions stand out above other ISP’s?

Our mission at Octopi Smart Solutions is to provide not only a quick and dependable internet solution, but also prompt support and assistance when needed. Our primary focus is on post-sale service delivery and a hands-on approach to support. Our support centre has a large team of specialists in all fields and can provide you with prompt and satisfactory assistance when you require it. Our team has years of experience in the connectivity field and is well-equipped to deal with any challenges or problems that may arise.

What is better, Fibre, WISP or LTE?

Each of the solutions has a place depending on the area and the solution required. Fibre would be the first choice where it is available due to its low cost, low latency, and high bandwidth. However, there are areas where Fibre is not available, making it an ideal location to use our cutting-edge WISP Internet or LTE solutions. We provided redundancy on all of our services where possible by using multiple mediums to deliver internet service if one failed.

What makes Octopi Smart Solutions WISP so special in relation to other Broadband providers?

Octopi Smart Solutions WISP is fully owned and operated by Octopi Smart Solutions ISP, allowing them to provide any speed or service across the WISP network because they have complete control from start to finish. Octopi Smart Solutions can efficiently route traffic to improve performance and internet experience for all WISP customers. Octopi Smart Solutions WISP POPs all have multiple redundancies and power backups for when the power goes out. Octopi Smart Solutions uses a variety of mediums to provide upstream internet to POPs, ensuring maximum uptime.

How do I get Octopi Smart Solutions Internet and check if Octopi can provide me with internet?

Octopi Smart Solutions has a website with Coverage Maps, Online Signup and Information regarding all of the services Octopi Smart Solutions delivers. https://octopismart.co.za

How do I get in touch with Octopi Smart Solutions Support when needed?

Octopi Smart Solutions is proud to offer cutting-edge service support and has several platforms for customers to use if they need help. We have a customer portal where customers can gather information about usage, speeds, and connection statistics. Our support centre can be reached through a variety of channels, including phone, WhatsApp, email, and an online portal.

What routers does Octopi Smart Soluitions Use?

Octopi Smart Solutions primarily uses Mikrotik routers or Sophos and Fortinet Firewalls as business routers; however, business customers may provide their own router and/or firewall if they so desire. Residential customers Octopi Smart offers a variety of router brands, allowing them to manage the router and configure and change settings as needed. All of our routers are free to use, so there are no fees for customers to connect.

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Wi-Fi

MPLS VPN

Wireless

SD WAN

Shared and Private APN

Internet

LTE

Mobile Device Management

Fibre

Connectivity

support and connect your entire business

Why Choose

Fibre internet

Speed

Reliability

No Throtteling

Same speed download/upload

Higher Quality

Better Gameplay

Healthier

Connecting with multiple devices

Telemedicine

Benefits of

Business Fibre

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