MTN, Neotel, to Build Fibre Optic Network

Telecommunications company MTN and Neotel have announced that they will co-build a long-distance fibre optic network connecting major centres around the country.

MTN director, Kim Lowry says, "This co-build agreement with Neotel marks the biggest collaboration in the South African telecommunications industry, and is a defining moment in the history of the country."

In the same vein, CEO and managing director of Neotel, Ajay Pandey, states that: "We believe that this partnership is a significant milestone as we redefine the telecommunications landscape."

The network will cover a 5 000 kilometre distance.

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