Fibre network grows

The fact that VANS will most likely get I-ECNS licenses places DFA in a great position. A small ISP can now legally get some capacity on the DFA network and connect any two points over this network. With an extensive network DFA can really bring along great competition...gone are the days of very expensive point-to-point leased lines etc.

Or at least that is the theory :)
 
rpm, you are counting your chickens before they have hatched. 21 november is D-DAY....
 
rpm said:
The fact that VANS will most likely get I-ECNS licenses places DFA in a great position. A small ISP can now legally get some capacity on the DFA network and connect any two points over this network. With an extensive network DFA can really bring along great competition...gone are the days of very expensive point-to-point leased lines etc.

Or at least that is the theory :)
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I hope this happens!
 
One question I have is:

What stops DFA from pulling a Telkom on us? i.e. "We're the only ones with fiber in the ground, pay whatever we feel like charging today!"
 
DFA finances and constructs ducting infrastructure and resells this capacity to individual telecoms operators. The operators are then responsible for commissioning and "lighting" the fibre and selling the capacity on to their customers.
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So if you get a converted license, there will still be a fair amount of capital layout, as you can't lease capacity, but literaly only dark fiber. The equipment and infrastructure costs might still be very expensive.
 
cark firbe, these guys are the ones repsonsible for digging up the roads in the stupidest and sloppiest manner. They suck.

And the JRA should learn to retar roads properly.
 
Nuro said:
So if you get a converted license, there will still be a fair amount of capital layout, as you can't lease capacity, but literaly only dark fiber. The equipment and infrastructure costs might still be very expensive.
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The equipment is very expensive, but still not in the same order of magnitude as a billion rand to roll out a national network.

Will keep fingers crossed that the other ISPs start purchasing fiber capacity from DFA and supply FTTH in the (hopefully near) future!
 
tjunyat said:
The equipment is very expensive, but still not in the same order of magnitude as a billion rand to roll out a national network.

Will keep fingers crossed that the other ISPs start purchasing fiber capacity from DFA and supply FTTH in the (hopefully near) future!
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We can but hope....
 
FTTH?

If the fibre terminates in the roat at the exchange, isnt it impossible to connect more to a router in the house? So there would need to be a port, now is that really FTTH?
 
rpm said:
The fact that VANS will most likely get I-ECNS licenses places DFA in a great position. A small ISP can now legally get some capacity on the DFA network and connect any two points over this network. With an extensive network DFA can really bring along great competition...gone are the days of very expensive point-to-point leased lines etc.

Or at least that is the theory :)
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depends can a small ISP afford to lease a fibre from them?
I have heard what they are charging but wonder if it is correct. RPM can you confirm what they will be charging for the rent of a fibre?

According to DFA its advanced mechanised trenching technology minimises the time and disruption involved with digging trenches and laying cable in roads and pavements.
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Very advanced I see in Durban (a pick and spade)

on the bright side I like it see fibre in the ground , I believe it is good for us all
 
RoganDawes said:
One question I have is:

What stops DFA from pulling a Telkom on us? i.e. "We're the only ones with fiber in the ground, pay whatever we feel like charging today!"
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Are they the only ones allowed to lay fiber? If so, good point, but if not, then I do believe that there would be other options available. As far as I know, Vodascum and MTN has been laying fiber, so has Neotel. Telkom has the copper, and only Telkom has the copper. DFA has the fiber, so does MTN, Neotel and Vodascum, so I do believe your point might be irrelevant. In fact, 4 means...whats the word? Competition? :p

Besides, broadband has been expensive for long, but it has come down enough for me to get ADSL. I don't see with the broadband drive going the way its been going (consider Neotel's uncapped for R999, the undersea cables which are landing in the near future ) prices going up soon. It's going down. More cables means bigger fights for clients, and I don't know about you guys, but if I had to buy capacity, I would go for the cheapest.If someone using DFA can provide me with better internet for a lower cost, I pay with debit order:-)

I know the infrastructure development is annoying, but it's not exactly like this will take your entire life. The more cables in the ground, the bigger the chance of cool things are gonna be. And if the bumps in the road annoy you, drive slower. One day you will not even remember them, but you will be benefiting from an internet connection that might kick Telscums best current offerings ass. If that ticks anyone off, you have my full permission to vent. And if you want to stick in the dark ages with internet here in SA, complain. I for one support every tom dick and harry who wants to fiber up. I'll drive slow, just make sure there is some sort of surface to drive on.
 
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