Dark Fibre Africa will invest R100 million rolling out more than 120km of optic-fibre infrastructure throughout the region.
While the local IT industry globalises, SA's telecoms sector lags as local standards stonewall the advancement of seamless international connectivity.
The operator kicks off a high-speed broadband pilot that will see speeds of up to 40Mbps.
The telco introduces two uncapped wireless Internet options, aimed at the consumer.
The company will deliver a solution for the next-generation backhaul networks of Africa's two LTE pioneers, Angola and Namibia.
The telco broadens its presence in the Internet service provider space through lowering prices and increasing speeds.
The service provider's global broadband mobility platform is scheduled for completion in early 2013.
Maxwell Technology's Satellite Hot Spot product will connect under-served communities, boosting rural entrepreneurs' businesses.
The communication solutions companies partner to complement each other's cross-border strategies and expand business reach across Africa.
SkyeMax is powered by SkyeVine, and provides affordable broadband access to the Internet via satellite.
The cost has risen by about 4% and completion of the build-out has been pushed back by six months.
Maxwell Technology's SkyeMax product is a satellite-based broadband solution suitable in rural areas.