How AirFibre could change the face of connectivity

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we talk about MTN’s effort to bring low cost “fibre quality” internet services to underserved areas of SA.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Calvin Collett, managing director of Supersonic, MTN SA’s internet service provider unit.

Collett outlines MTN’s AirFibre service, how the technology compares to fibre and mobile, the cost for consumers, the areas that MTN is looking to roll the technology out to, factors driving demand for connectivity in SA, as well as the impact of Covid-19 on the mobile operator’s business.

Listen in to hear the full discussion and thoughts around these and other questions.

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8 Feb 2021 English South Africa Business News · News

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