Security Complexes: Can You Use Telkom Ducting for Fibre?

KVV Inc Attorneys

Published on: 04/03/2025

Fiber optic rollout in South Africa is booming, but using existing infrastructure, like Telkom's ducting, has a catch. A recent High Court ruling affirmed Telkom's right to control access to its ducting, even if on private land. This means that even if another provider is contracted for a community scheme, using Telkom's ducts without their explicit consent is a no-go.