JHB wireless ring goes live

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JHB wireless ring goes live

Wireless provider completed its Johannesburg network ring this week to give clients last mile wireless coverage

 

[rvanwyk]

hmmmm... no wuggers commenting on this? strange... hehehe *evil grin*

;D

 

[The_Unbeliever]

Here's hoping they come to Pretoria

 

[zerofocus]

Check their install charges....

http://www.amobia.com/consumer_services/fixedwireless.html#broadband

(R1999 Standard Install*)

* Additional R700 for Complex Install and/or Grid Antenna

 

[telkomsuig]

2.4 ghz Wireless is so 2001. Across America wireless networks are closing down. For example the Philadelphia network just last week. And they are polluting the wireless spectrum with their high powered transmitters which should really only be used by private users!

http://ir.earthlink.net/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=310055

 

[FibreCat]

Hi

@zerofocus, R1999 is in line with the industry standard installation fees. The client owns the equipment and this includes cabling work on-site.

@telkomsuig, this is not 2.4Ghz (roaming) Wifi. It's 5.8Ghz outdoor fixed wireless.

 

[swim]

Check their install charges....

http://www.amobia.com/consumer_services/fixedwireless.html#broadband

clowns of note

 

[swim]

Hi

@zerofocus, R1999 is in line with the industry standard installation fees. The client owns the equipment and this includes cabling work on-site.

@telkomsuig, this is not 2.4Ghz (roaming) Wifi. It's 5.8Ghz outdoor fixed wireless.

He (cough) can't even laugh

 

[supersunbird]

Who is the "lord if the rings"?

hehehe, self high5!

 

[ben dover]

OK...so what's the benefit here???
Excuse my ignorance but isn't the industry full of these "Chance Takers"...
R1999 is for a mere wireless link setup...oh well

 

[Tns]

ok so how can anyone bennifit out of this

 

[boswald]

Would it not be possible to get your own wireless device and hop onto the network?

 

[Kloon]

A decent mikrotik setup for fixed outdoor link will set you back about 1.5k.

 

[FibreCat]

Thanks Kloon, the voice of reason shows up at last

It's a professional on-site installation, cabling work and equipment. There are no hidden financing fees and long contracts.

 

[FibreCat]

@boswald, nope, Amobia use their own custom developed (linux) software on the CPE equipment

@Tns, it's like an ADSL line without the copper, same value there. It's an option for people that can't get ADSL or can't get ADSL quick enough and it's a viable alternative to using Telkom.

The sweet spot for Amobia wireless broadband is really in areas that do not have good ADSL infrastructure (like, the majority of the country). Amobia has a franchising model to reach these areas.

Keep in mind that Amobia's focus in metro areas is on business services, think Diginet replacement.

@ben dover, sadly the WISP industry has many stories of "cowboys". WAPA is the solution and is doing good work to improve the reputation of outdoor fixed wireless providers that have a solid business model. (www.wapa.org.za)

@swim I get that you are negative about this, I'm just not sure why.. speak up son.

 

[eugenevdm]

Go Amobia! At last some real competition for the big guys.

 

[redarrow]

R1999 is for a mere wireless link setup...oh well

That's not actually very expensive for including installation..

I just bought a Mikrotik routerboard 133c with a 15Dbi antenna, it cost me R1482.00
I then still needed some mounting brackets and a mast to install it, this cost me a further R520.00 .. that's just over R2000 .. and then I still had to install it myself, furthermore I did not need to purchase any ethernet cabling as I already had some..