put on your thinking hat and make of it what you will....a party ride
Intelsat S.A. Series A Mandat (I) ......this aspect started around the 19 - 20th of April 2013
http://www.intelsat.com/contact-us/
Intelsat and Ericsson Demonstrate True 4K, End-to-End Video Transmission Via Satellite
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2013062...-End-Video
50 satellites, covering 99% of the world’s population. Intelsat utilizes a fully integrated satellite operations model, enabling global delivery from a
single platform. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com .
http://africa.comworldseries.com/company/intelsat-2/ ....
•Building a flexible and open architecture to provide competitive advantages through increased service velocity, carrier class network reliability and the ability to
offer end customers radical economics;
•Rapidly deploying a major nationwide end to end Network, utilizing scalable designs and platforms – which will be needed to support the proliferation of 2.5Gb and
10Gb connectivity within the metro areas.
http://www.infraco.co.za/TechCapabilities/default.aspx ....Broadband Infraco
Phase II - International Marine Cable connectivity project, now known as the West Africa Cable System (WACS).
The WACS project will comprise of a 5.1 Tbit/s submarine cable to be deployed between South Africa and the United Kingdom with 14 landings on the west coast of
Africa and Europe, terminating in London.
http://www.infraco.co.za/TechCapabilities/Sit...ivity.aspx
.......from London to South Africa.....pic @ bottom of pg
..........Intelsat/Broadband Infraco/Itracom/Sitronics in South Africa...seems Intelsat w/satellites/BroadbandInfraco w/WACS andIntracom/Sitronics w/WiBAS
Intracom Telecom ...Comsol & Intracom Telecom Supply Point-to-Multipoint System in South Africa
http://www.intracom-telecom.com/en/news/press.htm
Comsol & Intracom Telecom Supply Point-to-Multipoint System in South Africa
Athens, Greece - 21 February 2013 - Intracom Telecom, a global telecommunications systems vendor, announced that it has partnered with Communication Solutions
(Comsol (Pty) Ltd), a system integrator and distributor of wireless broadband infrastructure in South Africa, to supply Internet Solutions (IS), the leading ISP in
South Africa, with Intracom Telecom's innovative Point-to-Multipoint wireless system for one of the largest next generation LMDS networks in the continent.
IS has initiated an ambitious network modernization program, investing in the capacity upgrade and traffic management improvement of its data network, aiming to
provide superior services to its existing and future customer base. Internet Solutions after a thorough technical evaluation and extensive testing of the offered
systems has selected Intracom Telecom's WiBAS Point-to-Multipoint platform to enhance its network coverage and offer high-quality, reliable broadband services to its
corporate subscribers in South Africa. The solution design and supply was undertaken by Comsol, a company with a proven track record that provides a comprehensive
range of services, in wireless networking, from planning to high-level maintenance.
WiBAS dramatically reduces deployment time and design complexity in the construction and upgrade of broadband networks, while allowing operators and ISPs to achieve
significant savings in capital and operational resources. WiBAS efficiently utilizes the Point-to-Multipoint network architecture providing the highest capacity and
the quickest connection activation for new customers in the corporate market today. This Carrier Class product fully preserves the service quality for demanding
broadband data applications.
Mr. Stefanos Chatziagapis, General Manager of Wireless Network & Systems at Intracom Telecom commented: "WiBAS is becoming the solution of choice for many global
operators for corporate access and 3G/4G backhauling. We are pleased to contribute to Internet Solutions' business goals through our system's unrivalled capabilities
and look forward to further expanding our strong cooperation with Comsol".
"Due to the delays with the releasing of viable 'WiMAX ' or 'LTE' spectrum in South Africa, Comsol was mandated by Internet Solutions to come up with a workable
alternative that could be used to effectively service Internet Solutions' vast customer base" Darren Morgan Chief Commercial Officer of Comsol said."Through this
mandate Comsol's design team came up with the plan to use 'LMDS' technology to provide symmetrical, high capacity connectivity to IS' very large and bandwidth hungry
customer base. After testing many products Intracom's WiBAS PtMP platform and feature rich uni|MS were selected as the technology of choice. Comsol is proud to be
associated with both Internet Solutions and Intracom Telecom".
Ian Isenberg, Business Development Manager of Internet Solutions (Carrier Business Unit) says, "Internet Solutions and Comsol have a long track record of working
together to develop and deliver solutions which meet our clients' last mile connectivity needs. As a result of high incidents of interference found in the
unregulated spectrum and a lack of WiMax or LTE spectrum, IS had to find an alternative to its existing WiNet offerings. Clients request additional bandwidth or
connectivity into both heavily saturated and under serviced areas. IS and Comsol, utilising Intracom's WiBAS platform, developed the Wi-Band product, which addresses
both issues. The service provides last mile un-contended connectivity ranging from 256Kbps to 10Mbps. Internet Solutions has already rolled out a number of Wi-Band
sites and will continue with the countrywide rollout through 2013. The service is offered by Internet Solutions to its existing base of clients as well as through
its wholesale channels".
About Internet Solutions
Internet Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dimension Data. The company is Southern Africa's most established and experienced Internet Service Provider.
Since 1993 Internet Solutions has been providing innovative end-to-end connectivity solutions and related services across the African continent. Today IS is a
provider of Internet Protocol-based Connectivity, Communications, and Cloud and Carrier services in the African market and for African clients into the global market. IS provides services to large public and private sector organisations, medium sized organisations, and through its value channel program to smaller organisations and consumers.
About Comsol
Communication Solutions (Comsol (Pty) Ltd) is a value-adding distributor (VAD) of wireless broadband infrastructure and has been operating in this space in
South Africa and Africa for over a decade. The company specialises in building customised terrestrial wireless access infrastructure for companies, government
entities and parastatals of all sizes, across all sectors demanding high-speed internet/intranet access, telephony communications, terrestrial microwave systems,
GSM coverage systems, broadband access and multi-media links. Comsol distributes products and provides support services around these products to ensure their
successful deployment. A large component of the business is managing, servicing and maintenance of wireless networks.
About INTRACOM TELECOM
Intracom Telecom is a global telecommunication systems vendor operating for over 35 years in the market. The company innovates in the wireless access and transmission
field, offers a competitive telco software solutions portfolio and combines its offerings with a complete range of professional services. Intracom Telecom invests
significantly in developing cutting-edge products and solutions while exploiting its advanced in-house R&D center. Over 100 customers in more than 70 countries
choose Intracom Telecom for its state-of-the-art offerings. The company's clientele consists of fixed & mobile telecom operators, public authorities and large
enterprises. Intracom Telecom's major shareholders are Intracom Holdings and Sitronics.
Information for Editors
Internet Solutions:
Wei-Ling Chiu, Solutions Marketing Manager, tel. +27 (0)11- 575-6337, e-mail: WeiLing.Chiu@is.co.za
Comsol:
Elriza Theron, Marketing Coordinator, tel. +27 (0)87-361-1328, e-mail:elriza.theron@comsol.co.za
Intracom Telecom:
Alexandros Tarnaris, Director, Marketing & Communications tel. 210-667-7027, e-mail:atarnar@intracom.com
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Solution to Magyar Telekom
SITRONICS announced the provision of innovative Point-to-Multipoint wireless system, WiBAS, to Magyar Telekom, the largest telecommunications services provider in
Hungary.
Within the framework of this agreement Magyar Telekom will be exploiting WiBAS Point-to-Multipoint platform and company’s management system (uni|MS) to offer high
quality, reliable broadband services to corporate customers in Hungary. The selection of Point-to-Multipoint technology and the market leading WiBAS system is an
integral part of Magyar Telekom’s strategy to expand and modernize it’s network and to upgrade, as it prepares for significant growth in advanced data services.
WiBAS is optimized for applications requiring high availability and high capacity on demand using Adaptive Coding and Modulation (up to 256 QAM), statistical
multiplexing and dynamic bandwidth allocation. WiBAS efficiently utilizes the Point-to-Multipoint network architecture providing the highest capacity and the
quickest connection activation for new customers in the corporate market today. This carrier class product fully preserves the quality of service for voice and
broadband data applications.
Customers spanning from PTCL in Pakistan, Maxis in Malaysia, MTS Group in Russia, Etisalat in the United Arab Emirates, T-Mobile in Slovakia and Rolaware in Greece
are benefiting the company’s most recent Point-to-Multipoint deployments. Intracom Telecom has strategically focused and is investing heavily on the continuous
evolution of its wireless product lines. In the growing shift to broadband, IP-based converged networks, SITRONICS is incorporating the latest standards and
state-of-the-art technologies in order to deliver cost-effective wireless solutions that address the new requirements of its customers.
http://www.sitronics.com/Integrations/ByCountries/ ......Sitronics works with Intracom Telecom
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http://www.infraco.co.za/TechCapabilities/default.aspx
http://www.intracom-telecom.com/en/company/pr...erform.htm
http://www.sitronics.com/
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Singtel seems to use Fibre Broadband or ADSL
ADSL
Commonly simplified as DSL, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is technology for high-speed Internet access. It uses existing copper telephone lines to send
and receive data at speeds that far exceed conventional dial-up modems, while still allowing users to talk on the phone while they surf. By contrast, DSL is
typically not as fast as cable Internet access. It is generally well-suited for moderate gaming, computer-aided design, streaming multimedia, and downloading large
files.
ADSL Speed
The fastest dial-up modems are rated at 56 kilobits per second (Kbps), and usually operate at about 53 Kbps under good conditions. By comparison, ADSL allows
download speeds from 1.5 to 8 megabits per second (Mbps), depending on the grade of DSL service purchased. Cable Internet is capable of supporting up to 30 Mbps.
How Does ADSL Work?
ADSL uses standard telephone lines to upload and download data on a digital frequency, which sets these datastreams apart from the analog signals that telephones
and fax machines use. The telephone can be used at the same time when surfing the Web with DSL service because the signal is operating on a different frequency;
this is not true of conventional dial-up Internet access. It may be necessary to install inexpensive filters on each phone or fax line to remove any "white noise"
on the line that might be generated from the DSL signals.
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-adsl.htm
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http://www.digicel4gbroadband.com/ .......covers Jamaica
http://www.digicelgroup.com/
http://www.digicelgroup.com/en/sitemap
Kingston, Jamaica, Tuesday, March 19, 2013: Just a few weeks after opening its doors to over 1300 employees in its Group and Jamaica operations, Digicel has now
officially opened its Regional Headquarters in Downtown Kingston with a ceremony held at its offices on Tuesday, 19th March.
Since its launch in Jamaica in 2001, the Digicel Group and Jamaica offices operated from two separate offices in New Kingston. When the company decided to combine
both operations under one roof and set out to find a location for its Regional Headquarters, its Chairman and Founder, Denis O’Brien picked Jamaica – where Digicel
started its operations nearly twelve years ago
http://www.digicelgroup.com/en/media-center/p...n-kingston
...........OK, Have to admit JNAP did come to mind
