Question 1

How is BEACON different from international DMARC providers?

Accepted Answer

BEACON offers local South African support with Rand pricing (no currency risk), Cape Town business hours support, and expertise in local compliance requirements like POPIA.

Question 2

What makes BEACON suitable for South African businesses?

Accepted Answer

We understand local challenges like load shedding (DMARC works 24/7 regardless), POPIA compliance requirements, and understanding of local business email challenges.

Question 3

Can small businesses afford professional DMARC management?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our Starter plan begins at R120/month - significantly less than international providers who charge R650+/month in USD.

Question 4

What's included in BEACON's professional management?

Accepted Answer

Complete DMARC, SPF, and DKIM setup, ongoing monitoring, domain spoofing detection, weekly reports, and expert support. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on your business.

Question 5

How quickly can BEACON protect my domain?

Accepted Answer

Initial protection typically within 24-48 hours. We start with monitoring mode to ensure no legitimate emails are blocked, then gradually increase protection.

Question 6

Does BEACON work with South African email providers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We work with all local providers including RSAWEB, Xneelo, Domains.co.za, Vox, and business email platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Our local expertise includes specific configurations for SA-based email services.