ROCKETNET BLOG
Welcome to our blog, a Surfer’s Guide to the Internet and Tech combined together
RocketNet is a next generation internet service provider (ISP) servicing thousands of customers across South Africa. RocketNet exists to enhance people’s lives through fast, reliable internet access that supports and advances their progress
Our CEO, Simon Swanepoel
Internet access and the consumer space are Simon’s passion to serve. He pioneered his business approach through self-study, casting vision,...
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How RocketNet Fibre ISP cut customer support times by 75% and boosted customer satisfaction – CASE STUDY
The Challenge Handling high call volumes and subscriber misinformation Like many ISPs, RocketNet continually faces high volumes of WiFi-related calls,...
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Web browsers with examples unheard of.
There are a number of web browsers available on the market and a lot of these web browser examples are...
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Spectrum Auctions and how they work.
Telecommunication companies cannot operate as they please, in fact each network operator needs a designated frequency, supplied to them by...
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5G and the evolution of mobile internet connection
One can only imagine the technological possibilities of 5G when understanding the history leading up to its deployment. So, let’s...
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Biggest Tech Companies in the world, 2022.
There is a good chance you are reading this article on a device designed and manufactured by one of the...
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Smart homes in South Africa can save money
In a rush to make your flight on time, you leave your house, forgetting to close the garage door and...
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Meaning of cryptocurrencies and their future
The meaning of cryptocurrencies has been the talk of the global investment circle for the last thirteen years. Much gets...
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Starlink is bridging the digital divide
Spearheaded by world-renowned tech billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Starlink is a breakthrough in internet service. Starlink has upgraded...
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Digital payments and how they work
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution here, consequently we are becoming cashless societies and technological advancement in purchasing goods and services...
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Artificial Intelligence and the future
Since 'The Terminator', artificial intelligence and its future have been a hotly contested topic. Ultimately, AI is the ability of...
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Fibre optic undersea cables. Where, who and how.
By now, it is safe to say you have heard of fibre albeit not the fibre you eat but the...
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Fun facts about Google you may not know
1. Fun fact about Google number one 1.1 A meeting of fate The first fun fact about Google is that...
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Astronauts and Submariners Covid-19 coping lessons
Astronauts and submariners understand tight spaces There are explorers and adventurers in our midst who have been through tough situations...
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Problems with e waste and potential solutions
Problems with e waste 1. What constitutes something as e waste E waste means electronic waste, when everything electronic reaches...
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Gamer setup ideas that help reduce lag
Did you know we are one of the best smaller fibre internet service providers for gamers? A few seasoned gamers are...
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Online safety for kids while using fibre internet
Keep kids safe online When relaxing with some well-deserved time off, we spend more money and other resources on luxuries....
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How to avoid being tracked online by tech companies and hackers
As human beings, our privacy (including how to avoid being tracked online) and personal boundaries are inexplicably linked to our...
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What is the cloud in a computing context?
I’m sure at this stage of the digital evolution you know a little bit about what the cloud is, and...
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How to create a strong password and keep hackers at bay
If you want to know how to create a strong password and keep your digital profiles safe, then you are...
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What should an IT specialist do within your business?
Bill gates, who obviously never asked the question “what does an IT specialist do”, once said: “Information technology and business...
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