Will my fibre work during load shedding?

Fibre itself doesn’t carry electricity — your connection relies on power in two places:

1. In your home: Your ONT (fibre modem) and router must be powered. Without a UPS or generator, your connection will drop when the lights go out.
2. In the neighbourhood: Fibre street cabinets and exchanges also need power. Some have batteries or generators, but backup times vary by area and operator.

👉 In short:

• If both your home and the fibre operator’s infrastructure have power, your internet will stay on.
• If either goes down, your connection will be affected.

💡 To stay online during load shedding, we recommend a small UPS to keep your router and ONT running.