Revolutionizing Township Connectivity: Fibertime’s Bold Plans

Alan Knott-Craig’s latest venture, Fibertime, is set to transform township connectivity in South Africa. Despite its low profile, the telecommunications mogul has unveiled ambitious strategies for the business.

In an exclusive interview with the TechCentral Show, Knott-Craig discusses the potential profitability of providing fiber optic networks to townships. Fibertime, presented as ‘fibertime’, aims to bridge the digital gap for millions of underserved South Africans currently reliant on costly mobile data.

Key Points Highlighted in the Interview:

• The strategic development and business model of Fibertime
• The economic advantages of township fiber installations
• Expansion plans focusing on Alexandra, Johannesburg
• The superiority of fiber over wireless for township internet
• Challenges encountered in township operations, particularly security issues
• Future intention to go public by 2027
• Analysis of the recent Vodacom/Maziv merger and its industry implications

Don’t miss the insightful interview!

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