MetroFibre Launches Its First Fibre Experience Store In Thembisa
MetroFibre Launches Its First Fibre Experience Store In Thembisa. MetroFibre Networx launched its first ‘Fibre Experience’ store in Thembisa, giving impetus to a major drive by the fibre network operator (FNO) to ensure that fibre connectivity and real fibre speeds reach into and are accessible to underserved communities. To date, MetroFibre’s network has passed over 20 000 homes in Thembisa and over 4000 customers are active on its network.
“The Fibre Experience store launch forms part of our commitment to address the ‘connectivity inequality’ that holds back entire communities, homes, schools, and businesses in underserved areas. By addressing the challenges that a lack of fast, stable, and affordable fibre internet access brings to South African households and small businesses in underserved areas, we believe we can empower more people to participate meaningfully in our digital, knowledge-based economy,” says Jan-Jan Bezuidenhout, CEO of MetroFibre.
The Fibre Experience Store provides community members with a safe and convenient space, close to home, to learn more about fibre internet, try out Wi-Fi, order a service (either MetroConnect Prepaid Fibre or the standard MetroFibre month-to-month products), get technical support and assistance. Existing customers can also visit the store for free Wi-Fi access if there is loadshedding or a network outage in the area.
“Connectivity has become as important as household utilities such as electricity and water and is fundamental to so many aspects of daily living – remote work, online meetings, security, cloud computing, transacting, education and learning, entertainment, streaming, social media, gaming and more. Fibre is the best value for money and quality, with uncapped and unlimited solutions to meet the needs of every family member at home, at the same time. It’s the ultimate alternative solution to costly mobile data, which has its place for connectivity needs on the go but is impractical and expensive in meeting the increasingly data-intensive needs of home users and entire family units,” adds Bezuidenhout.
MetroFibre’s Experience Store is located at the Busy Corner Imbizo Shisanyama in Thembisa. Employees at the store have been recruited from the Thembisa community, opening job opportunities in the area. MetroFibre has also partnered with two local schools, providing fibre connectivity for teachers and pupils to enjoy the educational benefits that comes with internet access and online learning and entertainment.
