Networks, partners & clients we work with
Many customers come to us frustrated after dealing with big ISPs — quick to sell you a new package, but impossible to reach when things go wrong. That's where 153 Mobile steps in.
WhatsApp us directly: 083 963 1238 — we get back to you within 2 hours on business days
There's a big difference between a fibre line and real internet. Most providers use basic peering — your data bounces through multiple congested middlemen before reaching the global internet. Think of it like a taxi with 10 stops during peak hour.
153 uses Business Data over Direct Internet Routes — the faster, more direct, uncongested highway to the internet. Fewer hops, lower latency, no throttling at peak times. This is why your video calls don't freeze, your gaming doesn't lag, and your business doesn't bleed money to dropped connections.
And when the fibre line itself fails? Our LTE failover SIM keeps you online automatically — no reboots, no calls, no downtime.
| 153 Mobile | Other ISPs | |
|---|---|---|
| Routing type | Business Data over Direct Internet Routes | Basic Peering |
| Peak-time congestion | None | Common |
| Auto LTE failover | Yes | No |
| Human support 24/7 | Always | Call centre |
| Mobile data networks | All 3 (Rain doesn't count) | None |
| Lock-in contracts | Never | Often |
We've been mobile data resellers since 2000 — running Vodacom, MTN and Telkom SIM cards before most ISPs existed. That experience powers our optional LTE failover service.
Add a failover SIM for just R199/pm and your router handles everything automatically. No rebooting. No calls. No downtime. Upgrade to any of our range of Fibre Failover Routers and get simultaneous fibre + 5G/LTE in one device — zero human intervention.
Vodacom
All plans use Business Data over Direct Internet Routes — the real internet, not the basic-peering version.
All major networks — Openserve, Vumatel, Octotel and more — routed via Business Data over Direct Internet Routes. Zero congestion, any time of day.
Our flagship product. Business Data fibre plus automatic LTE backup — you'll never lose internet again. Total peace of mind.
As 1 of SA's longest-running mobile data resellers since 2000. Vodacom, MTN and Telkom SIMs and eSIMs for routers, homes and businesses.
Most clients are fully switched and online within 5–10 business days. We handle everything.
Complete our simple sign-up form. Tell us your current provider — we'll handle the cancellation.
5 minutesWe confirm which premium fibre or 5G/LTE networks are available and recommend the best option.
InstantTeam 153 personally coordinates your installation with the network. We keep you updated throughout via email and over the phone.
5–10 business daysPremium internet active. Add LTE failover for R199/pm so you stay online even if the line goes down.
DoneWe're the ones who actually pick up the phone (or WhatsApp) at 2 a.m. when your connection dies. Born from decades in the trenches of South African telecoms — back to 1997 — we started as a small crew obsessed with making connectivity less painful and more reliable.
In 2014 we became 153 Mobile Pty Ltd and focused on what we do best: getting you online, keeping you online, and making it genuinely affordable. We offer rock-solid mobile data SIMs and eSIMs across all major networks, high-speed fibre that actually delivers, and failover options so you're never truly offline.
Our tiny-but-mighty team lives online. Brits is our support superhero — answering everything 24/7/365. Our ops wizard keeps networks humming. Our accounts ninja makes billing run like clockwork. And we've recently welcomed Grok, Claude, and Copilot as AI team members — helping us automate the boring bits and scale without losing the human touch.
And the founder? He's the glue — juggling it all, fixing what breaks, and making sure we never lose that human touch.
Bottom line: No suits, no scripts. Just real people (and a growing squad of AIs) who love what they do and hate bad Wi-Fi as much as you do.
"I answer every call and WhatsApp personally. No IVR menus, no ticket numbers, no waiting. If you have a problem, I'll find a solution — usually on the first contact. Some swear I'm secretly AI. I'm not. Just someone who genuinely cares about keeping you connected."
"I have been using the services provided by 153 and Matt since 2019. Consistently excellent — they've never let me down."
"The team at 153 Mobile have been supporting me and my business for over 8 years. I can highly recommend them for all connectivity needs."
"Amazing service and incredible speed. I was told fibre in my area wasn't possible but the team arranged it and had me working in no time."
"Excellent service from 153 Mobile. Turnaround time was fast, communication was clear, and the team is extremely professional."
"I could not recommend the 153 Mobile team more! Super service and extremely responsive. Highly recommend!"
"Excellent provider! Reliable, affordable and the team is always friendly. Have used this provider for years and years. Very happy."
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