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8 September 2026

ITWeb TV: Vumatel intensifies fibre push in underserved areas

Published by ITWeb
ITWeb Interview

In a recent interview with ITWeb TV, Vumatel chief commercial officer Simon Butler discussed the fibre network operator’s plans to expand connectivity across South Africa’s underserved communities.

Butler outlined Vumatel’s goal of passing another one million homes over the next five years, following the success of its prepaid fibre model and the milestone of reaching one million subscribers. He also explored the advantages of fibre over mobile connectivity, the impact of the Vodacom–Maziv deal, and the importance of involving local communities in infrastructure rollouts.

Watch the interview below, or read the full article for more.