BoFiNet seeks to reduce last mile costs

Reduction in costs of last mile coupled with improvement to internet access will enable growth in broadband penetration, the Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) has said. According to BoFiNet, one of the limitations to accessing internet has been the cost of the last mile.

BoFiNet chief executive officer, Mabua Mabua reiterated the convenience and reliability of this last mile service. 

“FTTx offers end-users a reliable internet connection that can support high internet speeds and ensure that Batswana fully benefit from the investment that the Botswana government has made to increase and enhance broadband connectivity,” he explained.

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