Riyaz Patel
CEO’s from the telecommunications industry have committed to partner with government to roll out fibre in rural communities and connect marginalised communities to the internet grid.
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and sector CEOs signed the Industry Stakeholder Principles of Excellence in Sandton Tuesday.
“We envisage that sector collaboration will significantly reduce the time to deploy broadband infrastructure and services while minimising duplication of infrastructure,” said the minister.
Fibre forms one of the key pillars which will establish the next generation of connectivity and is a critical enabler for the 4IR.
“This industry has the potential to aid in the economic growth, dynamism and ingenuity Africa needs. A key part of the solution is staring us right in the face—unleashing the economic power of the digital world.”
Andile Ngcaba, President of the FTTX Council Africa, said they were looking forward to working with government in rolling
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