- AfTerFibre – GitHub, KML, and finally a plan
- The idea for AfTerFibre is simple enough. Distribute the load of gathering information on terrestrial fibre optic cable projects in Africa by creating an online resource that anyone can contribute... Read more – ‘AfTerFibre – GitHub, KML, and finally a plan’.
- How the ANC is Squandering South Africa’s Digital FutureGive us a leader!
- The release last week of ResearchICTAfrica (RIA)’s report on mobile phone pricing in Africa has provoked a little controversy in South Africa. The facts are quite damning. South Africa has some... Read more – ‘How the ANC is Squandering South Africa’s Digital FutureGive us a leader!’.
- African Undersea Cable Map Goes Non-Linear
- I try not to be shocked any more at new announcements of undersea cable projects that are destined for African shores. But it’s no good. I am gobstopped again with the announcement of the... Read more – ‘African Undersea Cable Map Goes Non-Linear’.
- Race for the South Atlantic- Which cable will be first to connect Africa with Brazil?
- One of the less professional sounding quotes from me in the media in the last few months is the one to the right where I introduce the technical terms “bananas” into the undersea cable... Read more – ‘Race for the South Atlantic- Which cable will be first to connect Africa with Brazil?’.
- A Gentle Plea to Telkom’s CEO
- We recently sent a request to Telkom to send us a map of their terrestrial fibre network in South Africa. This request was in the context of the AfTerFibre Project, which is attempting to... Read more – ‘A Gentle Plea to Telkom’s CEO’.
Written by: Steve Song
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Written by: Steve Song
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Written by: Steve Song
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Written by: Steve Song
Posted in: Fellows Blogs, Steve Song, Undersea Cables
Written by: Steve Song
Posted in: African Terrestrial Fibre, afterfibre, Fellows Blogs, fibre, infrastructure, South Africa, Steve Song, Telecom Policy, Telkom