Democratising fibre connectivity across South Africa
GIZO Technologies is a South Africa-based ICT company committed to democratising fibre connectivity and strengthening Africa's digital security infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain open-access fibre networks — delivering high-speed connectivity to businesses, residential estates, townships, rural communities and government institutions.Sakhela ikusasa — We build for the future.
To be the digital infrastructure partner of choice across Southern Africa.
To continually deploy and maintain world-class fibre optic networks that are reliable, affordable, and accessible to every community in South Africa, for an inclusive digital economy.
Three pillars of our mission
Fibre Backbone Solutions
Marketing and selling BBI's national long-distance fibre-optic network spanning 15,000 km, connecting all major cities and towns across South Africa's nine provinces. Deployed along Eskom power line corridors and Transnet rail servitudes for superior resilience.
FTTX — Last Mile
Licensed fibre network operator delivering affordable last-mile connectivity to ISPs, public institutions, businesses and homes. Using innovative technology to serve areas currently underserved, deepening fibre inclusion across all 9 provinces.
Data & Cybersecurity
Developing and deploying top-notch cybersecurity infrastructure for sensitive large businesses, public corporations and government agencies. Data sovereignty solutions for businesses and governments across Africa.
What drives us
Open Access
We separate infrastructure from service, allowing consumers to switch ISPs seamlessly without digging up roads or changing hardware.
Digital Inclusion
Active in all 9 provinces, focusing on townships and rural connectivity — covering communities typically ignored by traditional operators.
Future-Proof
Infrastructure built to handle 10Gbps and beyond, accommodating 4K streaming, VR, IoT and AI applications for decades to come.
Resilient Network
Our backbone runs along Eskom power line corridors and Transnet rail servitudes — not exposed to road-based threats like cable theft or civil disturbances.
From startup to 50,000 homes
GIZO founded in Johannesburg with a vision for last-mile connectivity
First 500 homes connected in Sandton and Randburg
Backbone network expansion — JHB to Pretoria, direct peering at NAPAfrica
10,000 subscribers milestone. Launched business division
Cape Town PoP live. Dark fibre offering launched for operators
Tier III data centre opened in Midrand. SOC goes 24/7
Durban and KZN rollout. 30,000 subscribers
Wi-Fi 7 mesh launch. Local LLM hosting service introduced
50,000+ subscribers. 2,500km fibre across 12 cities