koeksGHT
Dealer
So lots of people asking the same thing, DFA running outside, can I connect etc. Some info
Who is Dark Fibre Africa
DFA is a large open access dark-fibre network which operators can buy local links from.
What is dark fibre?
As a company DFA's plan is to install large areas of fibre which they can rent fibre pairs out to customers. The fibre that gets laid is usually not 'active' and only gets lit when links are requested.
So can I connect via DFA?
Yes and no, while you may be near a fibre cable you may not be near an aggregation point. Aggregation points have rings around where connectivity can be offered without additional costs incurred.
What does it cost?
DFA usually serves as a backbone for operators and model does not work for single FTTH connections. While it can be done you are looking at spending ~R6k pm (for 25mbps uncapped/unshaped) with a provider who offers services. The backbone works better for FTTH where multiple houses are involved to share the costs.
Who is Dark Fibre Africa
DFA is a large open access dark-fibre network which operators can buy local links from.
What is dark fibre?
As a company DFA's plan is to install large areas of fibre which they can rent fibre pairs out to customers. The fibre that gets laid is usually not 'active' and only gets lit when links are requested.
So can I connect via DFA?
Yes and no, while you may be near a fibre cable you may not be near an aggregation point. Aggregation points have rings around where connectivity can be offered without additional costs incurred.
What does it cost?
DFA usually serves as a backbone for operators and model does not work for single FTTH connections. While it can be done you are looking at spending ~R6k pm (for 25mbps uncapped/unshaped) with a provider who offers services. The backbone works better for FTTH where multiple houses are involved to share the costs.
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