Urban X

02/09/2026

Gaming should feel instant - not like your connection is playing catch-up.

UrbanX fibre is built for gamers, with low-latency connectivity, direct peering to major game servers, and no shaping, throttling or FUP 👾

Want to take it further? Add ExitLag to your monthly UrbanX bill and include it with your fibre package 😎

Start by checking your coverage today: urbanx.co.za or via the link in our bio!

01/09/2026

Your WiFi speed isn’t always your fibre speed.

Walls, distance from your router, interference and even the device you’re using can all affect the result you see on a speed test.

If you want to know what your fibre line is actually delivering, test it over Ethernet.

Want to understand your connection better? Explore the UrbanX Knowledge Hub: urbanx.co.za/knowledge-hub or follow the link in our bio!

27/08/2026

Want to see what your ping looks like from the UrbanX network to popular game servers? 🎮

👉 View it live from our data centres: https://urbanx.co.za/network/live-ping

The UrbanX Live Ping page shows real-time latency from our network to game servers across a range of popular titles.

Choose a data centre location, find your game and see the latency being measured live.

24/08/2026

Not sure why your ping is spiking? WiFi not reaching where it should? Or just want to get more out of your fibre connection?

👉 Visit urbanx.co.za/knowledge-hub

The UrbanX Knowledge Hub has 90 practical guides covering gaming, WiFi, fibre troubleshooting, streaming, network security and more.

No unnecessary jargon. Just useful information to help you understand your connection and sort out common issues.

🎮 Built with South African gamers and fibre users in mind.

19/08/2026

Level up your connection with Vuma Fibre from UrbanX and get more speed, lower-latency gaming.

Choose your speed:
⚡ 50/25 Mbps — R709 p/m
⚡ 100/50 Mbps — R885 p/m
⚡ 200/200 Mbps — R1,099 p/m

Plus, save R3,500 on signup, including your FREE router, installation and activation fees*, on qualifying orders when you stay on the UrbanX network for at least 12 months.

Whether you’re gaming, streaming, working or running a full house of connected devices, there’s an UrbanX Vuma package ready for you.

🎮 Fibre for Gamers.
👉 Check coverage and sign up by visiting urbanx.co.za/sign-up

T&Cs apply. Available in select Vuma coverage areas only.

17/08/2026

🎮 REFER. EARN. REPEAT.

Got mates who deserve better internet? Bring them over to UrbanX and get rewarded.

Refer a friend using your unique Uzone referral code and, once their service goes live, you’ll receive R150 credit on your UrbanX account.

How it works:
1️⃣ Log in to Uzone
2️⃣ Share your referral code
3️⃣ Get your referee to sign up
4️⃣ Earn **R150 credit**

The more friends you refer, the more credit you can stack.

👉 Start here: urbanx.co.za/referral-program

Available to active UrbanX customers. Referral credit is applied once the referred service is activated. Web portal only. T&Cs apply.

14/08/2026

Your game data shouldn’t take the scenic route. 🎮

UrbanX uses intelligent routing and direct peering with major internet exchanges to create more efficient paths towards the gaming networks that matter.

The result? Lower latency, more consistent connections and reduced jitter when every millisecond counts.

Less detour. More game. 🦖⚡

Check your coverage on urbanx.co.za

11/08/2026

August is a massive month for SA gamers! 🎮 From ENTER LAN in Cape Town to the Gears of War beta and some huge new drops, here is everything you need to play and watch this month.

Read the full Article here:

August 2026 gaming news for South Africa: ENTER LAN Cape Town, Marvel Tōkon, Beast of Reincarnation, Gears beta, Game Pass, PS Plus and gamescom.

07/08/2026

Still buffering while everyone else is already in the game? 🐢⚡

Urban-Rex knows a thing or two about fixing slow.

Get gaming-first fibre built for speed, low latency and serious play — unshaped, unthrottled and with no FUP.

🎮 Switch to UrbanX and speed up your game.

Check your coverage at urbanx.co.za

05/08/2026

🎟️ WIN 2 TICKETS TO ENTER LAN THIS WEEKEND! 🎮

Urban-Rex has two tickets up for grabs for you and your LAN partner.

To enter:

🎮 Comment with your favourite game to play at LANs
👥 Tag the person you’d bring along
📲 Follow UrbanX, Octotel and ENTER LAN on social media

One winner will receive two tickets to ENTER LAN, taking place from 7–10 August 2026 at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Cape Town.

Entries close at 14:00 on 6 August 2026—so choose your LAN partner wisely.

See you at LAN! 🔥