For Telkom, DPI is not merely a technological construct, but a strategic framework for empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It represents the essential digital systems, identity, payments, data exchange, and connectivity, that enable people, businesses, and governments to interact securely, efficiently, and at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just as roads, ports, and power grids underpin physical economies, DPI forms the digital backbone of modern societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Across Africa, the promise of DPI lies in its ability to bridge divides and expand opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When digital access is affordable, reliable, and universal, individuals can participate fully in the digital economy, accessing education, healthcare, financial services, and government platforms that improve quality of life and productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDigital Public Infrastructure is how we turn connectivity into capability,\u201d says Serame Taukobong, Group CEO of Telkom Group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou cannot build trusted digital ID, payments, or service platforms without reliable networks. DPI sits on top of resilient infrastructure, and that\u2019s where Telkom plays a critical role.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Telkom\u2019s participation at the B20 Summit reflects this conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Group\u2019s contributions to policy dialogues and task force engagements are focused on digital access and infrastructure resilience, the foundational enablers of DPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Telkom\u2019s open-access fibre backbone, spanning more than 180,000 kilometres, provides the connective tissue that allows DPI systems to scale securely and efficiently across South Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enabling transformation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Telkom\u2019s infrastructure investments are not abstract; they are tangible enablers of transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With 83% population coverage and a growing focus on township and rural connectivity, Telkom is ensuring that the benefits of digital participation reach all communities, not just urban centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 2025, the Group aims to achieve a 52% national connectivity rate, expanding the reach of digital services such as e-learning, e-health, digital payments, and e-government platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These initiatives are aligned with South Africa\u2019s broader Digital Economy strategy and the African Union\u2019s Digital Transformation Agenda (2020\u20132030), which prioritise inclusive access and interoperable systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur focus is on building the infrastructure that makes DPI work, open, secure, and accessible systems that allow governments and citizens to interact efficiently,\u201d adds Taukobong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen connectivity is reliable and affordable, participation expands, and communities can access the platforms that power opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caption: Serame Taukobong, Group CEO of Telkom Group.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Telkom\u2019s commitment to DPI is underpinned by quality earnings and disciplined investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Group\u2019s interim results demonstrate the strength of its infrastructure-led business model, one that balances commercial performance with social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through its open-access model, Telkom enables multiple service providers to leverage its network, stimulating competition, innovation, and affordability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This approach aligns with the B20\u2019s focus on public\u2013private collaboration, where infrastructure investment becomes a shared platform for economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telkom\u2019s fibre and mobile networks are designed not only for capacity and speed but also for resilience and interoperability, key attributes for DPI systems that must operate seamlessly across sectors and borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company\u2019s ongoing investments in network modernisation, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure are positioning South Africa as a regional leader in digital capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telkom recognises that no single entity can build DPI alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its strategy emphasises public\u2013private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate rollout, ensure interoperability, and maintain security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By collaborating with government, industry, and development partners, Telkom is helping to create a trusted digital ecosystem that supports innovation while protecting citizens\u2019 data and rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe true infrastructure dividend is human,\u201d concludes Taukobong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhen digital public infrastructure connects people to opportunity, securely, affordably, and at scale, that\u2019s when Africa\u2019s potential becomes progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Telkom\u2019s engagement at the B20 Summit underscores its belief that digital access is the cornerstone of inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Group\u2019s investments in resilient networks, open-access models, and affordability initiatives are creating the conditions for DPI to thrive, enabling Africa to leapfrog traditional barriers to growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By turning connectivity into capability, Telkom is not only powering South Africa\u2019s digital economy but also contributing to a continental movement toward inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Telkom-1200x675-1-1.jpg\")
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