Rise Telecoms — building-wide fibre internet provider in South Africa
Rise Telecoms wires entire residential buildings and estates for fibre, then sells uncapped internet straight to the people living in them. Trading as Rise Telecoms (Pty) Ltd and grown out of the fibre network operator Fibrehoods, it covers more than 200 buildings and 43,000 units and carries over 50,000 daily users, with roots in Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct going back close to a decade. Residents buy connectivity on a self-service portal from as little as R7 a day, so there is no landlord line item and no long contract. An exact founding year is not published.
Key facts
| Who they are | A South African building-wide fibre and Wi-Fi provider trading as Rise Telecoms (Pty) Ltd, grown out of the fibre network operator Fibrehoods; an exact founding year is not published |
| What they do | Wires an entire building or estate for fibre, then sells uncapped internet directly to tenants and users through a self-service portal |
| Who it serves | Residential property owners, student accommodation, sectional-title complexes and public pay-as-you-go zones |
| Scale | More than 200 buildings, 43,000+ residential units and over 50,000 daily users, per the company’s own figures |
| Pricing | Uncapped data from R7.00 a day, with daily, weekly and monthly pay-as-you-go bundles bought on the resident portal |
| Head office | Rooted in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg; a specific street address is not published |
| ICASA licence | Not published on the Rise Telecoms site; ask for the operating reference at quote |
| Compliance | A PAIA/POPIA manual and privacy policy are published and were updated in 2025 |
| Listed In | Fibre Internet Providers |
How Rise Telecoms covers a building
Rise Telecoms works at the building level rather than the street, so coverage is a question of whether your block is already wired or can be. It runs fibre into a building and to each unit, then residents connect over Wi-Fi and pay for their own usage on a portal. For a landlord, that turns internet from a fixed cost into a tenant-funded amenity; for a resident, it means uncapped access billed by the day. If your building is not yet on the network, the practical step is to ask Rise about wiring it.
Who Rise Telecoms is a fit for
- Landlords and property managers who want building-wide Wi-Fi funded by tenant pay-as-you-go, not a fixed line item
- Student-accommodation and sectional-title operators needing fibre to every unit with a self-service portal
- Residents who want uncapped internet billed by the day rather than on a long contract
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How does Rise Telecoms work?
Rise Telecoms wires an entire residential building or estate for fibre, then sells uncapped internet directly to the tenants and users through a self-service portal. Residents pay for their own usage rather than the landlord carrying a fixed line.
Who is Rise Telecoms for?
It targets residential property owners, student accommodation, sectional-title complexes and public pay-as-you-go zones — anywhere many users share a building and want individual billing.
How much does Rise Telecoms cost?
Uncapped data starts at R7.00 a day, with daily, weekly and monthly pay-as-you-go bundles available on the resident portal, so users pay only for the access they use.
Is Rise Telecoms related to Fibrehoods?
Yes. Rise Telecoms grew out of the fibre network operator Fibrehoods and now runs building-wide fibre and Wi-Fi across more than 200 buildings, per its own figures.
Where does Rise Telecoms operate?
Its roots are in Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct, and it now covers 200+ buildings with 43,000+ units and over 50,000 daily users. Whether your building is covered is confirmed directly with Rise.
Can I get Rise Telecoms in my building?
If your building is already wired, you sign up on the resident portal. If not, a landlord or body corporate can ask Rise about wiring the building for tenant-funded Wi-Fi.
This listing is maintained by WhichVoIP, an independent South African telecoms comparison service running since 2019. Details are verified against the provider’s public website and were last reviewed on 27 July 2026.