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Nokia Partners with Fibertime to Boost Broadband Access

10/14/2025

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Nokia and Fibertime, a South African internet service provider, announced a partnership to expand affordable broadband in underserved townships, targeting 400,000 households.
Fibertime aims to reach two million homes by 2028, with Nokia deploying technology to improve reliability and speed.
In Australia, Telstra faces an $18 million fine for downgrading nearly 9,000 customers’ internet plans without notice, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission emphasizes transparency.

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Nokia and Fibertime, a South African internet service provider, announced a partnership to expand affordable broadband in underserved townships, targeting 400,000 households.
Fibertime aims to reach two million homes by 2028, with Nokia deploying technology to improve reliability and speed.
In Australia, Telstra faces an $18 million fine for downgrading nearly 9,000 customers’ internet plans without notice, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission emphasizes transparency.