iBurst recognized as global standard

[rpm]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=6159

 

[w1z4rd]

Yay, we might see this technology move forwards now.

I wonder how this been made a standard effects people who are under pressure from Iburst to give up domains like iburstlive.co.za ?

 

[Johnn0]

broadband with high spectrum efficiency and low infrastructure costs.

Why is iBurst so expensive then?

 

[JTech]

hopefully now, cheaper modems made by third parties, not proprietary Kyocera modems.

 

[kissingmybbgoodbye]

Why is iBurst so expensive then?

Cause they still have to buy bandwidth from telkom

 

[Alchemist]

Don't hey buy their bandwidth from Verizon?

 

[Nick333]

Pity their infrastructure, marketing and pricing is so third world.

 

[Tanarri]

Don't hey buy their bandwidth from Verizon?

All roads lead to SAT-3, don't they?

Telkom is like the troll on the bridge. No matter what you do, you have to get past him at some point.

 

[Gatecrasher]

Cause they still have to buy bandwidth from telkom

Yes, but Telkom is not responsible for the 300% mark-up.

 

[Tns]

They way forward remove telkom (or drop prices at least by halve) that includes you iburst

 

[RVFmal]

Does anyone know if a competitor can be set up using the iBurst Technology or if WBS have the sole rights for the technology in South Africa?

 

[JTech]

The bandwidth costs are one thing, but if it is a standard it means that the standards document can now be bought from the ITU/IEC/ISO AFAIK, allowing the Chinese to make a lower cost modem.

I, for one would embrace an OEM version of the iBurst modem.

As mentioned, all roads lead to SAT-3 held to ransom by TELSKOM, so doesn't matter what medium you use, you're gonna pay thru your a$$