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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Any new Tech. or serious players are welcome... but don't jerk us around. 
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
Well written and objective.
Unlike some of the hype we see when some new technology is suddenly going to solve all comms problems and world hunger in one shot.
Unlike some of the hype we see when some new technology is suddenly going to solve all comms problems and world hunger in one shot.
Agree. The white paper seemed to focus on mobile WiMax (as opposed to "fixed" WiMax being trialled in SA). When it comes to mobile wireless HSDPA is the reigning king and LTE the heir to the throne. The lord over all however is fibre - and in densely populated areas fixed access networks is still the way to go ... but we must hope and pray fixed-line operators can become as effective and affordable as the Vodacom's and MTN's of our world ... but then these two will be in the fixed-line business also.
I found the comment about copper interesting. There seems to be a kick left in existing copper networks.
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
The WBS WiMax network (being built on contract by Vodacom) is Mobile WiMax, btw. (802.16e).
Copper will always outperform wireless. Or rather should, if installed, configured and maintained properly. Obviously SA has some serious challenged to do this properly so we see this massive uptake of wireless.
HavocXphere
Honorary Master
I'm more interested in the VC adsl rumours (residential). Would be good to have some additional muscle in that sector.
I also hope so but I dont see it happening soon unfortunately
Vodacom3g, why is Vodacom getting involved in Mobile WiMax (through WBS)?
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
If you want to be a serious player, as a network provider you should offer ALL access methods as everyone of them have advantages over the other, be it DSL, WiMax, HSDPA or Microwave.
The one thing the WBS WiMax will offer is guaranteed speeds, so it'll compete with Diginet.
WiMax doesn't really bring anything significant to the table for general consumer Internet access products. Its just another network with another technology selling the same service.
It does however have some fairly unique features in the premium internet access arena. This of course would not be something that the average home user would require. SMME and power home users would most likely be interested in these sort of products but I think that it is fair to assume that 'premium services' come at 'premium prices'.
vodacom3g
Vodacom Representative
Spot on.