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Telkom introduces economical broadband access service: HomeDSL 384 for the residential market

Telkom today introduced HomeDSL384, a more economical ADSL service for home users that offers an always-available connection to the Internet at a fixed monthly fee of R449. Unlike dial-up services, there are no recurring call costs.

Nombulelo Moholi, Telkom`s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said: "HomeDSL384 closes the gap between ISDN128 and ADSL512. Market research shows that many home users want the convenience of an always-available connection to the Internet at a fixed monthly cost, and would welcome an entry-level ADSL product.

"Telkom has responded with HomeDSL 384 designed for the home user only. Home users also have a 512kbps access service available at R680 a month. This has now been rebranded as Home DSL512.``

HomeDSL384 offers an 384kbps downstream and 128kbps upstream bandwidth, considerably faster than ISDN at a marginally higher cost. The advantage is that DSL services "sit" on top of an existing telephone line allowing normal use of the line for telephone calls or fax communication, yet with Internet always available.

The standard modem bundle available on the higher bandwidth product is also available in this new option, and is subject to a two-year contract. This bundle is very successful because it eliminates barriers to entry and is offered irrespective of the Internet service provider (ISP) chosen by the customer. Installation cost is a once-off R404. The migrating fee between the different ADSL services is a once-off amount of R250.

ADSL access services require customers to subscribe to an ISP service from a provider of their own choice. Telkom also offers its range of ISP services.

For more information, or to order DSL services, call 10217 or visit the Telkom Web pages on www.telkom.co.za and follow the links.

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