RocketNet — fibre internet provider in South Africa
RocketNet is a fibre internet service provider operating as a division of Directel Communications (Pty) Ltd from the second floor of Cedar Square in Fourways, Johannesburg. The company publishes its full ICASA licence references, both an individual service and an individual network licence, and displays ISPA Code of Conduct compliance. Its Google profile carries 4.3 from 450 reviewers, and the Directel parent operates from the same address.
Key facts
| Who they are | A fibre internet service provider trading as a division of Directel Communications (Pty) Ltd, selling fibre connectivity to South African homes and businesses |
| Internet services | Fibre internet, with availability confirmed through the company’s own coverage checker rather than a published suburb list |
| Also offers | Nothing else is detailed on the home page. RocketNet presents as a focused fibre ISP rather than a multi-service provider |
| Head office | 2nd Floor, Cedar Square, corner Willow Avenue and Cedar Road, Fourways, Johannesburg, 2191 |
| Coverage | Not published as a suburb list. A coverage checker is provided, so availability is an address-level question decided by which network has built to your street |
| ICASA licence | Published in full: I-ECS 0382/IECS/MAY/2009 and I-ECNS 0382/IECNS/MAY/2009. The site also displays ISPA Code of Conduct and icode compliance marks |
| Pricing | Not published on the home page. Package pricing follows a coverage result, so treat the monthly figure as quote-based until confirmed for your address |
| Corporate structure | RocketNet is a division of Directel Communications (Pty) Ltd. Directel operates from the same Cedar Square address and carries its own Google profile |
| Listed In | Fibre Internet Providers |
Know which company you are contracting with
RocketNet is a brand rather than a standalone company, operating as a division of Directel Communications, and that is worth knowing before you sign anything. The contract, the licences and the escalation path all belong to Directel, which shares the Cedar Square address. Nothing is wrong with that structure, but it changes who you chase if something goes badly wrong and it is not obvious from the RocketNet branding alone. On the credentials, the published I-ECS and I-ECNS references are a real signal: an individual network licence is the tier held by operators authorised to build infrastructure, not just resell it. Coverage is address-level, so run the check before comparing prices against another ISP. Compare alternatives in the fibre provider directory.
Who RocketNet is a fit for
- Homes and businesses wanting a focused fibre ISP rather than a bundle
- Buyers who want published licence references rather than a vague claim
- Johannesburg customers who value a supplier with a physical Fourways office
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Who actually owns RocketNet?
RocketNet states on its own site that it is a division of Directel Communications (Pty) Ltd. Both operate from the same Cedar Square address in Fourways, and Directel carries its own Google profile. The contracting entity is worth confirming in writing.
Is RocketNet ICASA licensed?
Yes, and the references are published: I-ECS 0382/IECS/MAY/2009 and I-ECNS 0382/IECNS/MAY/2009. That is more than most providers in this directory disclose. ISPA Code of Conduct compliance is also displayed.
Does RocketNet cover my area?
Coverage is an address-level question. The company provides a coverage checker rather than publishing a suburb list, because availability depends on which network operator has built fibre to your street.
What does RocketNet charge?
Pricing is not shown on the home page and follows a coverage result. Ask for the monthly charge, the installation cost and the contract term as three separate figures so you can compare like for like.
Why is the Google rating 4.3?
Four hundred and fifty reviewers give that score, which is a substantial sample for a fibre ISP. WhichVoIP does not remove negative reviews. Read a recent spread yourself, since experience on a fibre network often varies by area and by the underlying network operator.
How long has RocketNet been trading?
No founding year is published, so WhichVoIP does not state one. The licence references carry a 2009 date, which indicates the parent has held its licences since then, but that is not the same as a stated founding year for the RocketNet brand.
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 28 July 2026.