Best Telecom Infrastructure Companies in Gauteng, South Africa
The 33 best Telecom Infrastructure companies in Gauteng, South Africa in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Eaton Towers.
Ranked: Best Telecom Infrastructure companies in Gauteng
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eaton Towers Tower Sharing and Management Operator | $500M | 138 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2008 | — | — |
| 2 | Dark Fibre Africa Fiber network infrastructure services provider | $422M | 64 mo ago | Acquired | Dietlof Mare CEO | 2007 | WordPress Block EditorDiviWordPress+29 | — |
| 3 | MetroFibre Networx Managed open access fiber optic connectivity services provider | $98M | 51 mo ago | Acquired | Steve Booysen CEO | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — |
| 4 | Comsol Provider of fixed wireless access and private network solutions | $33M | 124 mo ago | Late Stage | Iain Stevenson CEO | 1997 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspacePHP+7 | — |
| 5 | Vumatel Fiber infrastructure provider | $17M | 100 mo ago | Acquired | Dejour Dorsen CEO | 2014 | Google MapsVuetifyAzure Front Door+23 | — |
| 6 | FibreCo Provider of high-speed internet and telephone services, including fiber optic network deployment | — | 150 mo ago | Acquired | Simon Harvey CEO | 2009 | — | — |
| 7 | Afripipes Manufacturer of HDPE telecommunication ducts and accessories | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Afrovation Provider of telecommunication infrastructure, data enrichment and verification services | — | — | Unfunded | Maxwell Ramutla Founder & CEO | 2007 | — | — |
Top 6 Telecom Infrastructure companies in Gauteng
#1
Acquired · Centurion, Gauteng · founded 2010 · 500 employees$97.6Mraised▾
MetroFibre Networx provides managed open access fiber-optic connectivity services to telecom operators, resellers, residential and business customers in South Africa. It offers network connectivity with data speeds up to 10 Gbps, VoIP telephony, video conferencing, VPN, offsite data recovery, email hosting, cloud computing, CCTV security monitoring, etc. It owns and operates carrier Ethernet open access fiber-optic network in the country. The company also provides data center services.
- Jul 2022Conventional Debt$297.4M
- Mar 2021Conventional Debt$169.2M
- Nov 2020Series B$97.6M
- Mar 2019Series A—
#2
Acquired · Centurion, Gauteng · founded 2007 · 608 employees$422.3Mraised▾
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) provides fiber network infrastructure services to the service providers, operators, and enterprise customers in South Africa. It owns, deploys, and manages the network and leases it to the customers. As of April'17, its parent company Remgro (owns 51%) along with its partner New GX Capital are in talks with Internet Solutions (IS) to sell the company.
- Jun 2021Grant (prize money)$901.2K
- May 2017Conventional Debt$92.9M
- Jul 2014Venture Debt$328.6M
#3
Acquired · Fourways, Gauteng · founded 2008 · 200 employees$500Mraised▾
Eaton Towers is an independent tower company providing co-location and related services to mobile operators across Africa.Eaton Towers helps telecom operators in installation and maintenance of Towers in Africa Currently runs tower sharing offer for more than 5000 towers in Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa and 3 other countries.
- Apr 2015PE$350M
- Oct 2012Conventional Debt$60M
- Jan 2012Conventional Debt$30M
- Sep 2011PE$150M
#4
Acquired · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2014 · 730 employees$17Mraised▾
Vumatel provides fiber infrastructure to the service providers in the selected suburbs in South Africa. It installs and operates an open access fiber network which is open to any service provider on equal terms. Its network is used to provide services including internet, IP TV, and VoIP.
- Jun 2018Series A—
- Jun 2016Venture Debt$8.5M
- Apr 2016Venture Debt$8.5M
- Oct 2015Series A—
#5
Late Stage · Midrand, Gauteng · founded 1997 · 193 employees$33.3Mraised▾
Provider of fixed wireless access and private network solutions. This company offers alternative infrastructure and connectivity services equivalent to fiber optic networks. Their fixed wireless access utilizes licensed microwave spectrum to deliver high-speed internet connectivity. Private network solutions are tailored for organizations requiring exclusive, secure, and controlled network access. The company emphasizes rapid deployment and uninterrupted service, even during power outages, through power-resilient infrastructure and redundant network vendors. Their services are specifically designed to meet the needs of businesses, ensuring reliable and consistent connectivity.
#6
Acquired · Johannesburg, Gauteng · founded 2009—raised▾
Provider of high-speed internet and telephone services, including fiber optic network deployment. This company offers internet, television, and telephone services to residential and business customers. They also provide data center services and business solutions, including IoT capabilities. The company actively expands its fiber optic network infrastructure, offering high-speed internet access to new areas. Customer support includes a technical hotline and online resources such as FAQs and a customer portal.
- Apr 2014Seed—
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