- Offers microwave-based and fibre-backed connectivity across KZN via its Speedsurf Internet service.
- Founded within a long‑standing tech firm, it addresses uneven infrastructure with agile network design.
Haupt Online (Pty) Ltd: Speedsurf Microwave ISP from Haupt Computers
Founded from parent Haupt Computers, a business started in 1993 for PC sales and repairs, Haupt Online (trading as Speedsurf) extends the company’s expertise into internet connectivity. It offers both microwave-based links and fibre connectivity across KwaZulu‑Natal for homes and businesses.
Haupt Computers delivers a comprehensive range of IT services—from network design and installation, wireless and wired setups, software and hardware installation, to desktop and laptop repairs, remote support and managed data backups.This established foundation gives Haupt Online the technical backbone to deploy agile connectivity services.
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Haupt Online (Pty) Ltd: Addressing infrastructure challenges in KZN
South Africa’s telecommunications industry faces persistent challenges—rural areas and some urban zones in KwaZulu-Natal often suffer from limited fibre penetration. Many communities rely on fixed wireless or satellite services that may be slow or costly.
In this context, Haupt Online’s approach of deploying a microwave network—branded as Speedsurf—offers a resilient alternative. Microwave links can be deployed more swiftly than fibre, particularly in rugged or underserved areas, bringing quicker restoration of service and lower infrastructure cost.
Industry Innovations Amid Access Gaps
The South African ISP landscape is evolving with the emergence of fixed-wireless access (FWA) and TV white-space (TVWS) technologies, as well as growth in community networks and local-loop unbundling. Microwave remains a compelling choice for mid-range rural or peri-urban connectivity, complementing fibre where laying cables is impractical.
Haupt Online’s model aligns with this trend. By leveraging its sister-company heritage in IT support and implementing microwave overlays alongside fibre where available, the company enables business continuity and broadband access in KZN with operational agility.
