Business Expert Explains Why Fiber Internet is Perfect for Africa - The Alan Knott-Craig Story - EP011

Send us Fan MailAlan Knott-Craig, founder of FiberTime, shares his journey of connecting communities with affordable pay-as-you-go fibre internet. He believes everyone should have unlimited, cheap internet access to create a fair digital economy. Alan discusses the challenges of implementing fibre infrastructure in densely populated townships and the importance of community buy-in.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:02 Bridging the Digital Divide05:53 Overcoming Infrastructure Challenges09:05 Respectful Leadership in Diverse Communities11:57 Community Buy-In for Connectivity Projects24:52 Understanding and Respecting Different Cultures28:42 Balancing Commercial Success and Social Impact35:46 The Role of Fiber Technology in Internet Connectivity37:01 Overcoming the Challenge of Electricity44:04 Advice for Upcoming Entrepreneurs in AfricaFind out more about Alan and Fibertime: https://fibertime.com/our-story/Support the show================================= 🚀 Join Our MBSE Learn and Earn Programme – This is a structured consulting entry pipeline, where engineers develop MBSE skills by contributing to real MoloMolo Tech projects: https://www.molomolotech.com/mbse-learn-earn================================= 📊 Molomolo Tech Services – We help engineers, tech professionals, and businesses:Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for aerospace, automotive, and industrial systems.Improve technical communication & collaboration for career growth and project success.Develop ISO 9001/AS9100-aligned workflows for compliance and efficiency. Learn more: https://www.molomolotech.com