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Vumatel is a South African Licensed Infrastructure service provider, installing FTTH infrastructure throughout South Africa. [1] [2] [3] Vumatel is owned by Community Investment Ventures Holdings Pty Ltd. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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Vumatel is a South African Licensed Infrastructure service provider, installing FTTH infrastructure throughout South Africa. [1] [2] [3] Vumatel is owned by Community Investment Ventures Holdings Pty Ltd. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
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