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Vumatel Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers, Outpacing Telkom's Growth

2/10/2026

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Vumatel, a leading fibre operator in South Africa, surpassed one million subscribers, illustrating fibre's growth over ADSL.
The milestone arrives roughly a decade after Vumatel's 2014 launch, signaling competition.
Telkom took 13 years to reach a similar count, underscoring divergent growth.
Vumatel expanded into underserved communities, with half of its homes in areas like Soweto and Khayelitsha.
The Vuma Key product targets low-income households, bridging the digital divide.

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Story summary

Vumatel, a leading fibre operator in South Africa, surpassed one million subscribers, illustrating fibre's growth over ADSL.
The milestone arrives roughly a decade after Vumatel's 2014 launch, signaling competition.
Telkom took 13 years to reach a similar count, underscoring divergent growth.
Vumatel expanded into underserved communities, with half of its homes in areas like Soweto and Khayelitsha.
The Vuma Key product targets low-income households, bridging the digital divide.