The broadband Project aimed to capitalise on the recent live launch of Seacom undersea fibre optic cable on the north coast.

 

IIembe District Municipality currently holds a private Telecommunications network License, which can be used to provide more affordable telephony and internet access to Government institutions and community facilities in the district.

 

A feasibility study was completed and highlighted the benefits to rural communities in terms of access to telecommunications, access to markets and increased digital capacity.

The objective of the pre-feasibility was based on the objectives as set out in IDM’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) which aimed at promoting local economic development, and expanding Broadband to rural communities, this would ultimately in turn, reduce the socio-economic gap between the rich and poor areas. 

 

Broadband would also bring big businesses closer to markets, connect to rural communities and make telecommunications more affordable for iLembe’s residents.