iBurst and DataPro Partner
A growing demand for wireless broadband in South Africa coupled with high fixed line telecommunications costs has encouraged iBurst to expand its distribution network. @lantic proved to be a valuable partner to iBurst with more than 200 franchises countrywide and an additional 700 service partners.
“iBurst currently has a subscriber base of almost 30 000 and this has the potential to grow significantly with our partnership with Datapro and @lantic. iBurst’s expertise in wireless technologies combined with our partners’ range of Internet and data solutions will ensure a mutually viable relationship,” said Thami Mtshali, CEO of iBurst.
As an iBurst reseller since 2005, @lantic has demonstrated the strength of its channel with excellent sales figures during the past 4 months, making the company one of iBurst’s top resellers.
Current estimates reveal South Africa to have approximately 350 000 broadband connections. However, despite increased competition and lower prices, South Africa’s 0.7% broadband penetration is remarkably low compared to the OECD average of 15.5%.
Dederick Venter, Marketing Manager of @lantic commented saying: “We believe that iBurst adds a much needed and valuable weapon to our franchisees’ selling arsenal. The unique selling proposition we offer is our countrywide distribution network, making it possible for us to reach more subscribers faster than any other consumer ISP.”
iBurst has been capitalizing on Telkom’s poor service delivery and high prices of its ADSL service, making iBurst an attractive fixed broadband option to many consumers.
With iBurst’s continual footprint expansion, fast service delivery times and aggressive marketing the wireless broadband provider is likely to continue its impressive growth seen over the last year.
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