Our story

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Connect. Growth, UNLOCKED

Empowering South Africa Through Seamless Connectivity

Broadband Infraco SOC is a licensed state owned company in the telecommunications sector.

It is intended to improve market efficiency in the long-distance connectivity segment by increasing available long-distance network infrastructure. It will also avail capacity to stimulate private sector innovation in telecommunications services and content offerings.

Broadband Infraco provides long-distance national and international connectivity to licensed private sector partners, license-exempt projects of national importance and to previously underserviced areas.

Mission

To provide affordable digital infrastructure services and solutions to enable Government, communities, and private enterprises to communicate, transact, and transform.

Vision

To intelligently connect Government, people, devices, and communities to access the transformative opportunities presented by a digitally enabled world.

Impact

Reducing and eliminating digital inequalities
Enable Government Digital transformation
Increase SMME participation in the telecommunication industry
Contribute positively to economic growth and reduction of the cost of data

Broadband Infraco’s mandate

Broadband Infraco’s legislative mandate is set out in the Broadband Infraco Act No.33 of 2007 (the “Act”)

Download the "Act"

The main objectives as set out in the Act are to expand the availability and affordability of access to electronic communications;

Including but not limited to underdeveloped and under serviced areas;.
In support of projects of National Interests;
In accordance with the Electronic Communications Act and commensurate with international best practice and pricing;
Through the provision of electronic communications network services and electronic communications services

Our

Timeline

The Broadband Infraco Act was passed, and the company's Board of Directors was established. The first sections of the company's network were commissioned.

The President of South Africa passed the Broadband Infraco Act 33 of 2007 and The company was registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).

The company was issued an i-ECNS License by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).

The company was officially launched by Minister M Gigaba.

2007 2008 2009 2010

Our History

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