Barcelona / Johannesburg – 06/30/2026
AFR-IX Telecom, a leading provider of international connectivity and data infrastructure solutions with deep expertise in intra-African network interconnection and Africa-to-global traffic exchange, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with fibertime™, the South African pay-as-you-go fiber provider delivering uncapped internet to township homes across the country.
Through this partnership, AFR-IX Telecom will support fibertime™’s rapid network expansion by delivering high-capacity IP Transit (IPT), ensuring seamless global reach with direct access to major Tier-1 carriers, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). For fibertime™ customers, that means content loads fast and close to home streaming, gaming and video calls that hold up on a network with the international capacity to keep pace with one of the fastest fiber rollouts in the country.
Founded in 2022, fibertime™ exists to change the way people connect to the internet. Bringing uncapped fiber internet, to every township, everyday. Through its pay-as-you-go model, fibertime™ delivers uncapped 100Mbps fiber internet for R5 per day no contracts, no credit checks installing fiber and routers directly in homes, shacks and dwellings across townships. Since launching in Kayamandi in the Western Cape, fibertime™ has expanded to communities across multiple provinces, building networks where the demand has always been and the infrastructure never was.
The partnership is already visible on the ground. As part of AFR-IX Telecom’s broader commitment to rural connectivity, the company recently provided internet connectivity and access points to Zabalaza Primary School an initiative that reflects the shared vision driving this partnership.
“This partnership with fibertime™ represents exactly the kind of collaboration that AFR-IX Telecom was built for. By providing high-capacity IP Transit, we are not only supporting fibertime™’s rapid network expansion across South Africa — we are enabling something far greater: affordable, reliable internet access for communities the industry has historically overlooked. At AFR-IX, we believe that connectivity is a right, not a privilege, and this agreement is a direct expression of that commitment. We are proud to be the backbone behind fibertime™’s mission.” — Craig Young, Country Manager Southern Africa, AFR-IX Telecom
“R5 a day for uncapped fiber only works if the network behind it is world-class. AFR-IX gives us direct routes to the world’s biggest carriers and content networks — so when a fibertimer presses play, it plays. That’s the whole job, and this partnership makes us better at it.” — Danvig De Bruyn, CEO, fibertime
This partnership reflects AFR-IX Telecom’s ongoing strategy to collaborate with key regional players and invest in innovative technologies that drive digital inclusion, economic development, and network resilience throughout Africa.
About AFR-IX Telecom:
AFR-IX Telecom is an infrastructure and telecommunications operator focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performance connectivity solutions across Africa and beyond. The company specializes in IP transit, MPLS, SD-WAN, Ethernet, and submarine cable systems, enabling enterprises, carriers, and governments with end-to-end network services designed to address the growing demand for resilient connectivity, particularly in underserved and high-growth regions.
As part of the AFR-IX Telecom group, AFR-IX Telecom South Africa combines global infrastructure capabilities with strong local presence and market expertise, supporting the evolving digital needs of the Southern African ecosystem and accelerating regional interconnection.
Headquartered in Barcelona and operating across multiple African countries with more than 150 PoPs, AFR-IX Telecom is committed to driving digital transformation, bridging the digital divide, and enabling sustainable economic growth across the continent.
About fibertime™:
fibertime™ is a South African pay-as-you-go fiber internet provider built for kasi living. Founded in 2022, fibertime™ delivers uncapped 100Mbps fiber internet for R5 per day, with no contracts and no credit checks, installing fiber and routers directly in homes, shacks and dwellings. fibertime™’s mission is to connect every home, shack and dwelling in South Africa because digital access unlocks opportunity, and opportunity must live everywhere.