11 November 2025

Nokia and fibertime to extend fibre broadband connectivity to an additional 400,000 homes across underserved communities in South Africa.

Under this collaboration, fibertime will deploy Nokia’s Lightspan access nodes and Wi-Fi 6 enabled fibre access points. The deployment will utilise Nokia’s ONT Easy Start platform to automate and simplify fibre modem activations, making the installation process faster and more efficient. Additionally, Nokia’s 7750 Wireless Access Gateway will enable the creation of a single SSID, allowing users to move freely within townships while maintaining a seamless connection.

To further enhance network automation and scalability, fibertime will also implement Nokia’s Altiplano and Network Services Platform solutions, along with its Altiplano Fiber Health Analyzer. These tools enable early detection of network anomalies and potential issues, allowing for proactive maintenance and improved reliability.