{"id":46471,"date":"2012-10-26T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2012-10-26T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=46471"},"modified":"2012-10-26T10:12:59","modified_gmt":"2012-10-26T08:12:59","slug":"telkom-40mbps-broadband-trial-qualifying-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/business\/46471-telkom-40mbps-broadband-trial-qualifying-test","title":{"rendered":"Telkom 40Mbps broadband trial qualifying test"},"content":{"rendered":"

Telkom Internet today (26 October 2012) reported an overwhelming response from qualifying customers to participate in its high speed broadband pilot. \u201cCustomers already on the trial have reported much faster upload and download speeds,\u201d Telkom said.<\/p>\n

The trial will run for a few months, and Telkom Internet is encouraging customers to visit the following website to determine whether they qualify to participate: http:\/\/www.telkom.co.za\/highspeed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Earlier this month Telkom Internet invited its customers already using the 4\/10 Mbps broadband access product to participate in the high speed broadband trial.<\/p>\n

Qualifying customers are required to be covered by Telkom\u2019s MSAN footprint in the following areas: Benmore Gardens, Fourways and Waterkloof in Gauteng; Durban North in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Durbanville in the Western Cape.<\/p>\n

\u201cTelkom Internet has had a great response from customers meeting this requirement. These customers have been supplied with a free VDSL router in order to test the broadband speeds. This VDSL router will not be required to be returned upon the completion of the technical trial,\u201d Telkom said.<\/p>\n

\"Telkom<\/a>

Telkom high speed broadband pilot<\/p><\/div>\n

Telkom Internet has also enabled a self-Install option for qualifying customers whereby they can collect their modems from their nearest participating Telkom Direct store. In all, 12 stores are participating, namely:<\/p>\n