Efforts to bring down fibre internet cost attract funding for TooMuchWifi

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Efforts to bring down the cost to communicate and internet in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. 

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Tauriq Brown, newly appointed CEO of TooMuchWifi, who discusses his aims and plans to scale the company. 

A former Rocket Internet executive and venture capitalist, Brown explains how’s the company’s business model works; problems with internet affordability in SA; actions to push up such access in poorer communities that often don’t receive much investment from internet providers; and plans for growth the Western Cape. 
13 Mar 2023 English South Africa Business News · News

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