Author: Phila Dube

Broadband connectivity in South Africa has been transformed thanks to the proliferation of fibre optic cables installed across many of the country’s metropolitan and urban areas, creating a web of cutting-edge internet infrastructure. The increased availability of fibre marks a turning point for both consumers and businesses as faster, more reliable broadband enables all spheres of life, from entertainment and education to data hosting and product development. In a way, fibre represents a turning point for fixed-line network infrastructure in South Africa. As consumers and businesses made the jump from dial-up to DSL all those years ago, so too are…