South Africa FTTH Subscriptions Reach 2.4 Million by 2024 as Households Shift From LTE
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Updated · ITWeb · May 22
South Africa FTTH Subscriptions Reach 2.4 Million by 2024 as Households Shift From LTE
1 articles · Updated · ITWeb · May 22
About 2.4 million fibre-to-the-home subscriptions were active in South Africa by 2024, with fibre accounting for most fixed-broadband additions as households moved off mobile and fixed LTE.
Faster speeds, steadier performance and uncapped usage are driving the switch, with residential fibre packages commonly offering 100Mbps to 1Gbps for remote work, streaming and gaming.
That advantage has widened as fibre rollout spread beyond major metros into secondary cities and smaller towns, passing millions of homes and making migration easier once neighbourhoods are connected.
Fixed LTE still fills gaps where fibre is unavailable—especially in rural areas and new suburbs—but its shared tower capacity can mean slower speeds and higher latency at peak times.
The shift signals a maturing broadband market in which fibre is becoming core infrastructure for South Africa’s digital economy, from online education and entertainment to remote work and entrepreneurship.
Can South Africa's fibre dream survive its fragile power grid and a crippling digital skills shortage?
With advanced fibre but a huge digital skills gap, how will South Africa connect its people to the new economy?
South Africa’s FTTH Revenue Reaches $1.2 Billion in 2024: Market Dynamics, Digital Inclusion, and Future Trends
Overview
South Africa's Fiber to the Home (FTTH) market is rapidly expanding, driven by increasing adoption and strong investment in fibre optic networks. Market revenue reached US$1,209.4 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to US$1,665.3 million by 2030. This growth is supported by government initiatives, such as the National Policy on Data and Cloud 2024, which targets 100% broadband coverage by 2030. Achieving this goal requires coordinated efforts and significant investment from both public and private sectors, highlighting FTTH's vital role in building a digitally inclusive future for the country.