iMax system - Wireless

X

Xtasy

Member
Joined
Apr 1, 2005
Messages
11
Reaction score
0
Hi all,

I have been having some issues with my Telkom ISDN line since the lightening Storms last week ... It apparently blew something up at the Exchange.

Previously I could not get ADSL due to Telkom not upgrading my Exchange ... which is another story as to how long they have put it off and the false promises I have heard....

I was told today that they cannot fix the problem the lightening caused as the system is so old, they cant source the parts required to fix the lines... its been a week now

Apparently they have now decided to install this iMax system, anyone knows more about it, in terms of speeds... I believe that I will be able to get ADSL if they do this ... What is the Latency like ? any info regarding it would be great.

Thanks and Regards,
 
I think you're talking about 802.16e (aka "WiMAX").

Wikipedia had a decent article about it: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wimax

You'll be one of the first testing it...good luck with that :p
 
Nope, Its i-max, not Wi-Max as I originally thought ... apparently its something new regarding a wireless connection.. a dish is placed on your property which receives and transmits on a very low frequency... That is all I learned about it so far... hoping that someone would have more info on this.....
 
@OP: You are going to be one of the fortunate few who will experience true ADSL2+ broadband once the iMax is commissioned. Without this you would not be able to apply for 8-12Mbps ADSL.

I doubt if Telkom will roll out a new WiMax system, so it will be the wireline solution.

What now becomes important is the condition and length of copper between you and the exchnage.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X