Cool Ideas officially the fastest fixed network in SA

• Cool Ideas has been named the fastest fixed network in South Africa, according to speed test specialists Ookla.
• Cool Ideas achieved a speed score of 81.31, beating the next best fixed network by more than 15 points.
• Ookla determined the scores based on millions of consumer-initiated tests and background scans from its Speedtest applications.

Local internet service provider (ISP), Cool Ideas, has another feather in its cap thanks to the latest awarding from speed test specialists Ookla.

The company named the ISP the fastest fixed network in South Africa for 2024.

“The ISP now has the ultimate bragging rights, having just been awarded the highly-coveted Speedtest Award for the Best Internet Fixed ISP in South Africa for 2024, by global powerhouse Ookla,” Cool Ideas shared in a release with Hypertext.

“This top nod, based on millions of consumer-initiated tests and background scans from Speedtest applications, shows that when it comes to dedication to delivering fast and reliable internet, Cool Ideas really are at the top of their game,” it boasted.

The ISP‘s confidence is well founded, as it achieved a speed score of 81.31, which has far better than any other service provider featured in Toklas top five ranking. In fact, Cool Ideas was more than 15 points ahead of the second placed ISP.

The company’s average top download speed reached 271.05Mbps, while its average top upload speed hit 207.95Mbps.

Ookla’s 2024 fixed network speed score results are as follows:

• Cool Ideas – 81.31
• Afrihost – 64.42
• Webafrica – 63.13
• Vox Telecom – 61.79
• Axxess – 61.39

Unpacking how the speed score is calculated, Ookla explained that it, “incorporates both download and upload speeds, with a focus on the speeds that users are likely to experience in their daily use.”

“Ookla’s methodology is designed to provide a comprehensive view of network performance by considering speeds from various percentiles and applying a modified trimean to produce an accurate and reliable measurement,” it added.

As for the ISP’s figure, it is based on 8 407 027 user-initiated tests conducted on Speedtest applications connected to a fixed network during Q1 to Q2 of 2024, including tests performed on mobile phones over WiFi.

“This extensive data pool ensures that the award truly reflects the everyday experiences of internet users across South Africa,” concluded Cool Ideas.

While the Ookla ranking should not be the only determining factor for any South African homeowner contemplating fibre-to-the-home, it should certainly help in showcasing the capabilities of Cool Ideas.

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