Dark Fibre Africa

Benefits to Customer

• DFA is funding the roll out so the customer does not need access to massive Capex budgets to roll out their own networks
• No Way-Leave application problems as DFA undertake to get all relative authorizations for the rapid roll-out of the network
• DFA is continuously modifying and adapting the infrastructure to suit the customers changing needs. The customer does not need to employ network designers or project managers to keep their network in line with their Telecommunication needs. This is DFA’s responsibility
• The customer does not need to plan for future funding of network growth.
• The network will be managed and maintained by DFA, which means that the customer does not need to employ additional support and maintenance staff and train them to manage their own infrastructure. Reducing Opex
  The customer does not have a massive assets on their books, which they cannot sweat
• The resultant Economies of Scale will benefit all clients sharing this expensive infrastructure
• The Customer will have greatly reduced Capex requirements ..Opex is manageable and predictable
• Opex is further reduced as no additional staff is required to manage and maintainthe transmission infrastructure
• No costly NOC to manage and no associated Opex
• DFA manages and maintains the infrastructure as part of the rental agreement
• Customer can focus on their core business

Benefits to the Community and Region

Studies around the world have shown conclusively that a first class communications infrastructure, not only attracts investment and development. But is also a long term "Legacy" investment in the region. An "Enabling Infrastructure" such as Fibre, will remain as an asset for the region for over 30 years, sustaining growth for the region and the inhabitants. DFA is committed to massive investment in South Africa and all regions in which it operates. DFA prefers to be seen as a partner to regional authorities, working with them to provide "Open Access" to all, businesses and communities.