Metro to get state-of-the-art fibreoptic network
A fibreoptic network comprising of about 2 000km of cable will be installed to improve home internet access in Tshwane.
Andrew Ngozo
A fibreoptic network comprising approximately 2 000km of cable is set to be rolled out in the Tshwane metro next year.
The installation will continue for five years.
Craig Carthy, director of LinkAfrica said this would help speed up home internet access.
“The Tshwane metro communication backlog will be solved by the state of the art fibreoptic network.
It will take some time until every resident has a modern telecommunications service.”
After a long legal battle to roll out the fibreoptic network, the courts have pronounced on the rights of the parties involved.
Following the judgment, telecommunications firms such as LinkAfrica will now be able to roll out the network on public and private property.
“We will give due regard to applicable legislation, such as common law of servitudes, bylaws, health and safety laws,” said Carthy.
He said telecommunications firms were expected to approach property owners to inform them about the laying of fibreoptic cables on their property.
“Any installation entails a lot of mess, as these cables are traditionally buried underground.
“We will deploy the fibreoptic network with our patented technology, Focus [fibre optical cable in underground systems], which is used by all South African telecommunications firms, such as voice and
internet service providers, to place cables in existing sewers and storm water pipes,” he said.
Carthy said the new network deployment will be faster and cheaper.
“It will [also] cause less destruction of roads and pavements. Once installed, the tenants and property owners can enjoy being connected to the digital age,” he said.
The new fibreoptic network will complement the Tshwane metro’s rollout of free Wi-Fi hotspots.
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