“Mobile, and specifically WiFi, is seen as the future driver for Internet connectivity on the African continent and globally. Fon on the other hand compliments MWEB’s local fixed broadband capabilities with firstly a global WiFi network and secondly a mobile opportunity to increase its footprint outside the home and business. This, combined with Orange Telecom’s view that 50% of international mobile data will be delivered via WiFi, underscores that MWEB is tapping into a significant, but under-realised opportunity in South Africa.Īlex Puregger, COO at Fon, based in Madrid, says “Fon are delighted to work with MWEB because of its track record, credibility, footprint and loyal customer base as it already has a large base of more than 320 000 customers which could potentially all become Fon members. Recent trends highlight that South Africans are increasingly more mobile, with Cisco predicting that mobile traffic will account for 26% of all South African data traffic by 2016. The new Fon relationship will complement our existing WiFi zones and will give our customers access to cost effective, quality mobile Internet access and a growing network.” Derek Hershaw, CEO of MWEB ISP (image: MWEB)įon, the global WiFi network, founded in 2006 in Spain but now represented on four continents, is made up of Fon community members, who share a part of their bandwidth as a separate WiFi signal. In return, Fon members are able to securely access any other Fon WiFi hotspot both locally and globally.ĭerek Hershaw, CEO of MWEB, “We have been looking for a way to broaden our customers access to WiFi beyond their home or office network without compromising the quality of internet access that they’ve become accustomed to. The deal gives MWEB ADSL customers, with a Fon – enabled router, the opportunity to join a global community of 12-million WiFi users who act as a hotspot and a growing local community who share their connections with each other. MWEB has announced an exclusive partnership with Fon, the world’s largest WiFi network. Derek Hershaw, CEO of MWEB ISP (image: MWEB)
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