Alan Knott-Craig’s Fibertime Initiative in Township Fibre Connectivity
Alan Knott-Craig’s new fiber internet venture, Fibertime, emerges into the spotlight as the renowned telecommunications entrepreneur reveals his strategies. In an exclusive interview with the TechCentral Show, Knott-Craig discusses the lucrative potential in enabling townships with fiber connectivity, aiming to serve millions of underserved South Africans who heavily depend on costly mobile data for internet access.
Highlights of the interview:
- Insights into Fibertime’s establishment and business model development
- Economic aspects of township fiber installations
- Expansion plans and current deployment in Alexandra, Johannesburg
- Advantages of fiber over wireless for township internet services
- Challenges faced in township environments, including security concerns
- Potential listing of the venture in 2027
- Implications of the approved Vodacom/Maziv deal on the telecom industry
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