Internet Solutions rolls out next generation LMDS network using
Internet Solutions rolls out next generation LMDS network using
Internet Solutions has rolled out one of the largest next generation LMDS networks in Africa using Intracom Telecom’s innovative point-to-multi-point wireless system, supplied and installed by Communication Solutions (Comsol).
The new platform will enhance Internet Solutions’ 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 in a comprehensive range of services in wireless networking. The Intracom Telecom carrier class WiBAS solution efficiently utilises point-to-multi-point network architecture to provide high capacity and quick connection activation for new customers in the corporate market.
Mr. Alexandros Manos, Managing Director of 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 expanding further 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,” says Darren Morgan, chief commercial officer of Comsol.
“Through this mandate Comsol’s design team came up with the plan to use LMDS technology to provide symmetrical, high capacity connectivity to Internet Solutions’ very large and bandwidth hungry customer base. After testing many products Intracom’s WiBas PtMP platform and feature rich UniMS were selected as the technology of choice.”
“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”, says Ian Isenberg, business development manager of Internet Solutions (Carrier Business Unit).