iBurst to roll out LTE-Advanced network

[Kevin Lancaster]

iBurst to roll out LTE-Advanced network

iBurst has secured funding to roll out an LTE-Advanced network, and is finalising contract negotiations with a vendor for the project.

 

[system32]

iBurst has the spectrum, but was using antiquated technology.
With Multisource owning iBurst switching to LTE-A will make them viable again.

 

[DXL]

Good opportunity for them to have a full data network running of LTE and roaming on Vodacom for out of coverage and voice.
We will then have a 5th Mobile Player in the market. not sustainable many would say. I say differentiate yourself and provide a high end service and get the high end customers.

 

[kianm]

Maybe they might just survive if they get this right

 

[sajunky]

Good opportunity for them to have a full data network running of LTE and roaming on Vodacom for out of coverage and voice.
We will then have a 5th Mobile Player in the market. not sustainable many would say. I say differentiate yourself and provide a high end service and get the high end customers.

High end customers - yes - they are talking again about business to business solutions using LTE spectrum, everything else is a cover. If you think there will be 5th mobile player on the market, you are wrong.

 

[Ockie]

Any updates on this? How far along is the trial? Any idea on commercial launch?