High-speed wireless provides fibrelike connectivity to underserved areas

A 28 GHz last-mile wireless access solution is being rolled out in South Africa to provide fibre-like connectivity for underserved areas, says telecommunications operator Paratus Telecom SA MD Kallie Carlsen. The solution uses a combination of 28 GHz wireless line-of-sight solution for last-mile access and ground fibre-optic cables. This allows for connectivity that provides the same performance and reliability as that of fibre, and is built on the Comsol Fibre Connect (CFX) national network that is being rolled out countrywide.