Telkom’s Easy Connect Fibre gives you uncapped, symmetric broadband at a price aimed at mass adoption, and the refreshed MyTelkom app lets you manage the service from any device. In Q3 the company’s data‑driven earnings jumped in the quarter, with data services now making up 60 % of revenue and core profit rising over 8 %.
Uncapped Fibre for Everyone
Easy Connect Fibre is marketed as a fast, reliable connection that rivals premium urban packages while staying affordable for a broader audience. The product delivers symmetric upload and download speeds, which means you can stream, work from home, or run cloud backups without hitting a data cap.
New MyTelkom App Experience
The MyTelkom app has been rebuilt from the ground up to be faster and more intuitive. It bundles provisioning, usage monitoring, and billing into a single mobile‑first interface, letting you resolve issues or upgrade your plan with just a few taps.
Financial Impact of the Data Shift
Telkom reported third‑quarter revenue of $701 million, a modest 1.3 % year‑over‑year increase. More striking is the rise of data services to 60 % of total earnings, while core profit grew 8.4 % thanks to cost‑cutting and a 7.2 % boost in mobile‑service revenue.
Market Context
Broadband penetration in South Africa has hovered around 30 %, with many users still on capped ADSL plans. Government policies now favour large incumbents that own deep‑haul networks, creating a fertile environment for fibre expansion.
What It Means for You
The combination of uncapped fibre and a streamlined app reduces surprise bills and speeds up problem resolution. You’ll be able to manage upgrades, troubleshoot outages, and pay your bill from a single screen, cutting friction that often drives churn.
Industry Implications
Telkom’s profit growth highlights the importance of diversifying beyond voice. Even as fibre rolls out, the 7.2 % rise in mobile‑service income shows that the mobile edge remains a lucrative battleground for data bundles, over‑the‑top services, and emerging 5G use cases.
Practitioner Insights
Network engineers report that the symmetric speeds simplify remote‑work setups and cloud backups. One CIO noted a dramatic latency drop on video‑conferencing platforms after switching to Easy Connect Fibre, and praised the app’s “click‑and‑go” provisioning for new sites.
Future Outlook
If Telkom maintains its cost‑efficiency while expanding fibre footprints and refining the app ecosystem, it could capture a larger slice of the data pie. The next quarter will reveal whether the 60 % data‑earnings share becomes the new baseline or a fleeting milestone.
