
Cyberspace
is at it again
! Having successfully
operated the widely acclaimed, award-winning licensed
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) for the past six (6)
years, we have raised the ante in Wireless Metropolitan
Area Network with the introduction of WiMAX technology.
WiMAX (
Worldwide Interoperability
for Microwave Access), is a wireless digital
communications system, that is intended for wireless
"metropolitan area networks". It
is a non Line-of-sight technology, thus de-emphasizing
the need for communication masts and towers. It
provides wireless transmission of data using a
variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint
links to portable and full internet access. The
technology delivers low-cost, open networks with
throughput of up to 3 Mbps and is the first all
IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient
and scalable networks for data, video, and voice.
WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access (BWA)
up to 30 miles (50 km) for fixed stations. With
WiMAX, WiFi-like data rates are easily supported,
but the issue of interference is non-existent
because our network is built on our 3.5GHz licensed
frequency band. WiMAX is a second-generation
protocol that allows for more efficient bandwidth
use, interference avoidance, and is intended to
allow higher data rates over longer distances.
Our subscriber units are available in both
indoor and outdoor versions from several world
class manufacturers. Self-install indoor units
are available for subscribers that are significantly
close to our numerous base stations scattered
all over Lagos metropolis. Subscribers also
have the option of professionally-installed
external units.