- The company installs network infrastructure in low-income areas to offer fast, contract-free internet.
- Its model combines fibre backhaul, wireless delivery, and local entrepreneurs to expand access and job creation.
Too Much Wifi expands affordable broadband in Cape Town
Too Much Wifi, a South African ISP, is transforming internet access in township communities through a unique model that combines fibre infrastructure, wireless distribution, and hyperlocal service. Founded in 2016, the company now connects tens of thousands of users across areas including Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, and Mitchells Plain.
The company builds its own last-mile infrastructure, using fibre backhaul and wireless mesh delivery to bring high-speed internet to communities overlooked by traditional ISPs. It offers prepaid, uncapped WiFi plans at accessible prices, requiring no contracts, credit checks, or complex installations.
Too Much Wifi partners with local entrepreneurs and property owners, creating micro-franchise opportunities while generating jobs and digital literacy within the community. Through this approach, it has grown into a township-focused broadband provider with an impact-first philosophy.
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Local ISPs are key to closing South Africa’s digital divide
Millions of South Africans still live without reliable, affordable internet access. In townships, lack of infrastructure, high pricing, and poor customer service from national providers limit connectivity. Too Much Wifi addresses this gap by building independent infrastructure and removing financial and technical barriers to access.
Its prepaid model aligns with consumer behaviour in low-income markets, while its local partner strategy ensures faster issue resolution and community investment. By developing its own backhaul and wireless networks, the company avoids dependency on legacy providers and delivers scalable internet service at competitive speeds.
As government-backed initiatives like SA Connect continue to stall, private innovators like Too Much Wifi show how micro-ISPs can fill the void. Its success in Cape Town proves that broadband expansion doesn’t require nationwide scale—it needs local knowledge, flexible billing, and commitment to equity. The company’s work offers a blueprint for bridging digital gaps in underserved communities.
