Lofty wireless platforms for high speed broadband

[rpm]

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=264

"The project’s target data rate is 120 Mbits/sec, currently much faster than the fastest ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) connection. In the trial, the partners even achieved 270 Mbits/sec using a free-space optical link."

 

[rebel]

Very interesting. Funny how these new technology trials always take place where there's advanced broadband available to customers.

 

[Myrrdin]

Thank (choose your deity) we dont have that in SA. Imagine Telkom. We have to install the platform so the installation cost is R10000 and we have to charge R15000 a month to maintain it. Plus you could only use it for 3 seconds a day otherwise you would go over your 3gb cap.

This is a parody so dont flame for the following, 1. I made up R10000 because I dont know how much it costs to install one. 2. I couldnt be bothered to calculate exactly how many seconds you would need to exceed 3gb at 270 Mbits/sec. It would only make me cry. Anyone is of course welcome to do the calculation and post it.