We're passionate people who love the internet.
ubuntu·core was founded in 2001 with one idea: that South Africans deserve fast, affordable, honest internet. Over 25 years later, that's still all we do.
From zero to South Africa's best ISP.
ubuntu·core started as a small web hosting company in Johannesburg. We had almost nothing — no funding, no connections, just a burning desire to do things better than everyone else in the market.
Along the way we launched fibre internet, wireless broadband, mobile data, VoIP, and more — always staying true to our founding principle: honest products at fair prices with human support.
That philosophy is why 73 000 South Africans gave us five stars on Google. And why we've been voted ISP of the Year more times than anyone else.
We cannot wait to welcome you to our family.
2001
ubuntu·core founded in Johannesburg by Gian Visser.
2007
Launched web hosting services. First 1 000 clients.
2011
First MyBroadband ISP of the Year award.
2015
Launched fibre internet packages as SA fibre rollout began.
2018
ClientZone platform launched — full self-service for all products.
2020
Launched AirMobile (MTN MVNO). Hit 50 000 clients.
2023
73 000+ Google reviews. 4.7 rating. Still the best ISP in SA.
2026
25+ years of pure internet joy and counting.
What drives us.
We love our clients.
Not as a tagline — it shows in how we respond, build our products, and make decisions.
We do things better.
We question the status quo constantly. There's always a faster, cheaper, more honest way to do something.
No fine print.
No fixed-term contracts. No hidden fees. If you don't love us, you can leave whenever you want.
We give back.
Our school initiative connects under-resourced schools to the internet. Technology should be for everyone.
You're in good hands.
Award-winning internet.
Broadband ISP of the Year
Awarded by MyBroadband. Most wins by any ISP.
Ask Africa Category Winner
Ask Africa Orange Index.
IT Person of the Year
CEO Gian Visser. Awarded by MyBroadband.
Ready to join 73 000+ happy clients?
No contracts. No setup fees. Cancel any time.
Head office
376 Rivonia Blvd, Edenburg, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2128
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