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That's more in line with what I was expecting, but finding ISPs on DFA is a bit tricky.
Drop me a PM with your address and will get some pricing to you.
DFA aren't a broadband provider, and their product offering is complex. That said, DFA's pricing nowhere near FTTH rates.
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Thanks. First impression on Google gives you the impression they are an open network similar to MFN.
They are an open access network - they allow any ISP/telco to use their infrastructure. Their product offering is centred first and foremost around dark fibres (hence the name) - ie. ISPs/Telcos lease dark fibres from point A to B. They're also a managed fibre provider (MEF 2.0, Leased line/dedicated layer 2). All their products are wrapped in SLAs and complex contracts. Finally they do offer some newer GPON based products on a limited scale, with lower SLA levels and an element of "shared" infrastructure - similar to FNOs. Think of DFA as a carrier more than an Open Access network in the sense that MFN/Vuma etc are. MFN have a similar network (albeit strictly L2) - it's their original FTTB and core network and not accessible on their FTTH commercials.
They offer guaranteed uptime SLA tied business Fibre basically. You are not their type of client, rather check with IPS's like Afrihost, Websquad, Cool Ideas etc. and just put your address into their websites and check if you are covered.
I am not covered
If you are in Cape Town then we can also provide you with service
