05 September 2019

Frogfoot Networks, the open access fibre network provider, is rolling out fibre infrastructure in Protea Glen, Soweto, in a phased approach, with up to 20,000 homes and businesses to benefit from access to affordable, reliable broadband connectivity.

Earlier this year, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), which will assist the government in taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the digital industrial revolution.

Affordable broadband connectivity is critical to making this a reality.

“Providing world-class connectivity has been the main driver behind this project, and we are excited to be the first fibre to the home (FTTH) provider in this area. Increased access to the internet can help improve economic growth in the region,” said Shane Chorley, head of sales at Frogfoot. “As with other areas covered by Frogfoot fibre, schools within the coverage area can apply for a fibre link as part of the company’s schools promotion campaign, which gives these institutions access to a free FTTH connection of up to 1Gpbs, with their preferred internet service provider, and we urge schools in the area to take advantage of this opportunity by engaging with ISPs.” 

The areas being covered as part of the infrastructure rollout are Protea Glen East and West, with work starting in the West.

This region will be divided into 10 Zones, while Protea Glen East will comprise 11 zones.

Work on the project is set to commence in early July and it is expected that the first zone - covering about 1 000 houses – will be completed by the end of September.