Octotel
OperatingOpen-access fibre network operator in the Western Cape, offering vendor-neutral fibre connectivity through 50+ ISPs.
About Octotel
Octotel is a Cape Town-based open-access fibre network operator founded in 2016 by internet entrepreneurs Rob Gilmour and Mark Slingsby. The network serves the Western Cape and provides wholesale line-rental access to more than 50 internet service providers. Actis acquired a controlling stake in 2020; the announced enterprise value (R2.3bn) is recorded in notes as enterprise value, not as a company valuation. Company-reported facts; not independently verified.
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Frequently asked about Octotel
- Where is Octotel based and when was it founded?
- Octotel is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa and was founded in 2016.
- What sector is Octotel in?
- Octotel operates in Telecommunications, Wired Telecommunications and Internet.
