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MyWireless: For the First Time in Africa, Reliable, Affordable Broadband Connectivity

South Africa
Internet access in Africa used to be regarded as among the most expensive and unreliable in the world. Due to bandwidth restrictions, the reality of Internet connectivity in South Africa had long been characterized by low-speed, unreliable connections at an exorbitant and fluctuating price. Now, technological advances and a new regulatory framework have enabled Sentech to launch the first true broadband wireless service offering, capable of delivering unrestricted, high-speed, mobile, always-on Internet access at an affordable monthly cost. Launched in January 2004, Sentech announced that it intends to build a network that would bring the service to millions people across the country. Using a small USB - or Ethernet - connected desktop modem or convenient PCMCIA card, subscribers can access the Internet reliably and affordably from home, work, and everywhere in between, even while moving.

Coverage:
Areas currently covered and planned for Sentech’s MyWireless Broadband Service include Gauteng; Johannesburg, Midrand, Pretoria, Kwazulu Natal; Durban, and Cape Town.

Spectrum:
40MHz of frequency in the 2500-2686MHz band.

Distribution:
Subscribers can sign up online for MyWireless service or through a number of retail stores and various cellular distributors and internet providers.

MyWireless Price List

Bundled Packages

Un-Bundled Packages

Please note:

Terms and Conditions apply.
All pricing is inclusive of VAT.
All pricing excludes a R 70,00 delivery charge.
All activation fees are payable upfront prior to delivery and activation of service.
All packages are upgradable.
All MyWireless services can be used in any region or area where there is coverage, at no additional charge.
Pricing is subject to change in accordance with the price lists that are published from time to time.
Pricing reflects plan rates as of April 2004.

The above service plans include Internet access, email address, a MyWireless modem, either a USB or Ethernet desktop modem or PCMCIA, and require a 24-month contract; other plans are available for 12-month contracts. Subscribers pay a one-time upfront activation fee of R500,00.

About the technology:
UMTS TD-CDMA, the member of the 3G family of standards that is optimized for high-speed data, has emerged as the leading global standard that can be used by operators and manufacturers worldwide for mobile broadband. Operators in countries around the world including Australia, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States, have deployed UMTS TD-CDMA solutions from IPWireless.

For a printable version of this case study, please click here. [221 KB PDF]

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