MTN Fibre optic lines

[hellfire]

Anyone got info on MTN's fibre rollout?
They're busy digging up pavements in the north eastern suburbs like crazy.

Are they going fixed line, or is this an enhancement for mobile data?

 

[MickeyD]

The primary purpose is to self-provide backhaul between their towers.

 

[hellfire]

The primary purpose is to self-provide backhaul between their towers.

So it's to reduce ota traffic?

 

[MickeyD]

So it's to reduce ota traffic?

And their reliance on other operators' networks (like Telkom) and the associated costs...