MWEB Business has launched a powerful internet by satellite service which aims to bring broadband connectivity in rural South Africa, bridging this hard-to-reach locations to the well-connected urban regions. The massive broadband connectivity project will deliver wireless services in far-flung regions which have been cut off from 3G, ADSL, fibre or even fixed-wireless services or are not serviced by electricity.
According to MWEB’s General Manager Andre Joubert, the new VSAT service will deliver Internet to farmers, those involved in mining and construction industries, as well as organizations requiring remote connectivity for business continuity. The MWEB satellite broadband will also provide telephone services aside from the region’s data requirements, and will connect rural offices to headquarters located in cities. MWEB said they’re looking forward to sponsor schools in remote regions looking for satellite connectivity solutions.
The company also explained that the VSAT solution can also work as an alternative to traditional fixed lined Internet access in urban areas. Satellite technology provides blanket coverage and can easily be installed as secondary connectivity. MWEB said that the satellite service will be making use of a teleport facility located in South Africa to minimize latency issues. The satellite broadband technology will offer up to 4Mbps and can be used as basic Internet service or even a complement to existing VPN services.
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