Vox is a premium, full-service provider with one of the widest footprints in South Africa. Unusually for an ISP, it owns a fibre network too: Frogfoot.
The story behind Vox
Vox is a long-established telecoms group spanning consumer and business connectivity, voice, cloud and more. Its ownership of the Frogfoot network gives it a stake in the infrastructure as well as the retail side, which is rare among ISPs.
How Vox works
Vox is an ISP (internet service provider), so it doesn’t own the fibre in the ground. Instead it sells internet over open-access networks like Vumatel, Openserve and Frogfoot, while the network operator maintains the physical line. You pay Vox each month for the package; the speed itself is the same as any other ISP on that line. Because it’s open-access, you can switch ISP later without a new installation. Our coverage check shows which networks reach your home, then the Vox packages available on each.
Networks & coverage
Vox sells across a very wide range of open-access networks, including Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, MetroFibre and many more, giving it broad availability nationally. Check your address to see the Vox packages on the networks at your home.
What Vox is known for
Vox positions itself at the premium, do-everything end: wide reach, strong business and voice add-ons, and a one-stop-shop for connectivity. It’s a natural fit if you want more than just a home line. See how it compares in our best fibre ISPs guide.
Common questions
Is Vox the same as Frogfoot?
Vox owns the Frogfoot network, but they’re distinct roles. Frogfoot is the FNO (the cable in the ground), while Vox is an ISP that sells over Frogfoot and many other networks. You can also use other ISPs on a Frogfoot line.
Can I switch to Vox without re-installing?
Yes. Because the line is open-access, moving to or from Vox usually keeps the same fibre and box on your wall, and only the provider billing you changes, often with little or no downtime.