The most common request we’ve heard from Openserve customers over the years has been “When can I get 1Gbps on my Openserve fibre line?”
Until now, the fastest standard Openserve Home Fibre package topped out at 500/250Mbps, while other fibre networks had already introduced gigabit (or even multi-gigabit) residential fibre services. Openserve had previously launched its Fibre-to-the-Room (FTTR) solution that offered up to 1Gbps speeds, which was designed as a premium managed home networking service rather than a simple speed upgrade. A 24-month contract, Huawei fibre gateway, and fibre-connected mesh units, along with a managed platform, meant it wasn’t the right fit for everyone. Many customers simply wanted a straightforward gigabit internet package that would let them continue using the networking equipment they already owned.
And now it’s here.
The new Openserve 1000/500Mbps Home Fibre product is a standard residential fibre package, so you can upgrade your internet speed without replacing your entire home network or moving to a managed WiFi platform.
Get our Openserve 1Gbps home fibre for R1,899/m on a month-to-month basis.
How can you get 1Gbps Openserve Fibre?
The new 1000/500Mbps package forms part of Openserve’s residential Fibre product range. This means it is currently available on our Openserve Home Fibre products and is not currently available on our Openserve Business Fibre products.
The rollout is currently limited to areas where Openserve’s network has sufficient capacity to deliver the service, which includes most areas Atomic currently offers Openserve Home Fibre. Our team can quickly check whether your area is 1Gbps-ready.
If your area hasn’t been enabled for 1Gbps Openserve Fibre, that doesn’t necessarily mean it won’t become available in the future as the rollout expands.
Do you need a new router?
While the upgrade means no new Fibre Hardware is required, upgrading to gigabit fibre doesn’t automatically mean that every device in your home will instantly see speeds close to 1Gbps.
This table outlines a general guide to WiFi versions and typical WiFi speeds:
| Technology | Typical real-world speeds | Good for 1Gbps? |
| Wi-Fi 5 (2.4GHz) | 20–60Mbps | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi 5 (5GHz) | Up to ~260Mbps | ❌ |
| Wi-Fi 6 (5GHz) | 400–800Mbps | ✅ |
| Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) | 700–950Mbps | ⭐️ |
| Wi-Fi 7 | 800Mbps+ | ⭐️ |
If you’re hoping to experience speeds close to 1Gbps over WiFi, you’ll generally want a modern WiFi 6 router or newer.
Already have a great home network?
One of the biggest advantages of this new product is that if you’ve already invested in quality networking equipment, you don’t need to start again. Just upgrade the fibre package and use the equipment you’ve already got.
How Atomic’s ISP network fits in
Our network is built to deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity, backed by extensive experience operating multi-gigabit residential and business fibre services.
With a Gigabit Openserve Home Fibre service with Atomic you’ll enjoy:
- Month-to-month service with no lock-in contracts
- A high-performance network with local and international connectivity
- No Carrier Grade NAT (CGNAT) – every Home Fibre service receives its own public IPv4 address
- Optional Static IP Addresses (IPv4 and IPv6) are available on our home fibre services
- Legendary support which earned us a 5.0 rating on Hellopeter and Google reviews
- A founder-run, Western Cape-focused ISP
Whether you’re upgrading your existing Openserve service or switching from another ISP, Atomic has the experience and network to help you get the most from your new 1Gbps connection.