Octotel

Octotel operates as Cape Town's largest open access fibre network, focusing on delivering Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and Fibre to the Business (FTTB) services. The company provides fibre optic line rental services, partnering with over 50 leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to offer a range of affordable and reliable internet packages. Octotel's business model is based on an open access framework, allowing multiple ISPs to utilize its network on a vendor-neutral basis. This approach provides an alternative to the outdated and congested ADSL network, offering faster and more stable internet access through fibre technology. Octotel aims to connect over 250,000 homes and businesses in Cape Town, enhancing internet accessibility and supporting activities such as streaming, remote work, and gaming. The company generates revenue by leasing its fibre infrastructure to ISPs, who then offer internet services to end-users. Keywords: fibre network, open access, Cape Town, FTTH, FTTB, ISPs, connectivity, line rental, internet packages, vendor-neutral.