Local WiMax distributors

[Need4Speed]

Could I ask the community's assistance in compiling a list of local distributors of WiMax (compatible) / OFDM related products. So far I've only managed to locate:

www.grintektelecom.co.za
www.michelangelotech.com

[captainwifi]

Actual products being shipped and in use at this moment:
Distance 80km LOS, latency 1ms (good for gaming and VOIP). Uses the
license free 5.8ghz band, no hassels from Icasa.
Would somebody please find out the cost.
http://www.redlinecommunications.com.../pr_wimax.html

[tibby.dude]

There are only "pre"-WiMax available ... real WiMax gear only shipping next year afaik.

[arf9999]

Actual products being shipped and in use at this moment:
Distance 80km LOS, latency 1ms (good for gaming and VOIP). Uses the
license free 5.8ghz band, no hassels from Icasa.
Would somebody please find out the cost.
http://www.redlinecommunications.com.../pr_wimax.html

5.8GHz is regulated in SA AFAIK. Only 2.4GHz is unregulated.

[wantedz]

Last time I heard was that Telkom was using Alvarion products. Should look for local Alvarion distributors

[Need4Speed]

Last time I heard was that Telkom was using Alvarion products. Should look for local Alvarion distributors

Alvarion is distributed by Grintek
NextNet and Redline is distributed by Michelangelo Tech

5.8GHz is regulated in SA AFAIK. Only 2.4GHz is unregulated.

Nope, 5.8GHz is unregulated aswell.

There are only "pre"-WiMax available ... real WiMax gear only shipping next year afaik.

Thats what I meant by WiMAX (compatible), but I guess pre-WiMAX is a better term.

[MaxWi]

Redline Communications has opened a South African office and has a channel in operation. Their RedMAX product is available locally.

[MaxWi]

First formal WiMAX certification announcement from the WiMAX Forum is due out on January 16th. The first WiMAX Certified equipment is all TDD, and includes Redline, Aperto and either Proxim or Exxcelera - not Alvarion as they are FDD and not in the Cetecom labs in Spain.

[Chaz]

First formal WiMAX certification announcement from the WiMAX Forum is due out on January 16th. The first WiMAX Certified equipment is all TDD, and includes Redline, Aperto and either Proxim or Exxcelera - not Alvarion as they are FDD and not in the Cetecom labs in Spain.

Axxcelera - with an A :-)

For what its worth - they are doing TDD and FDD. I know they did take part in the plugfest and was of the more 'compatible' to all tests than most of the others.

[Chaz]

Redline Communications has opened a South African office and has a channel in operation. Their RedMAX product is available locally.

Problem though - 3.5GHz only at the moment .... I doubt any of the current 3.5GHz holders in SA will deploy now.

[mikefisher]

Could I ask the community's assistance in compiling a list of local distributors of WiMax (compatible) / OFDM related products. So far I've only managed to locate:

www.grintektelecom.co.za
www.michelangelotech.com

Venture Communications ( www.venturecomms.com) is representing WaveIP in South Africa (www.waveip.com ). Contact Mike on 083-252-6914.

[Person]

Venture Communications ( www.venturecomms.com) is representing WaveIP in South Africa (www.waveip.com ). Contact Mike on 083-252-6914.

Would Mikes Surname happen to be Fisher ?

[MaxWi]

Spescom
Rapid Cloud Technologies
FastComm
Alan****

[Jeeva]

Problem with pre-wimax equipment is, they not compatible with with other manufacturer models.

Miro also sells Pre-Wimax products

[captainwifi]

Venture Communications ( www.venturecomms.com) is representing WaveIP in South Africa (www.waveip.com ). Contact Mike on 083-252-6914.

WaveIP basestation - R12000
CPE or modem - R6000
30 modems / basestation
Distance 30km at 1meg/modem
Protocol is 802.16

So there you have it. Wimax can be deployed in SA.
Wonder what will Icasa do to a 5.8ghz Wimax basestation?