Wimax and Metronet are two, relatively new wireless options, that provide Corporates that need highly available, guaranteed uptime and throughput Internet conenction,s with multiple options for a redundant link. In the past most business had to be satisfied with a leased line, such as diginet, from Telkom and there were limited options in the event of needing a redundant link as a backup in case of service interruption.

Cable Theft Makes A Redundant Link, via WiMax or Metronet, a Must Have for Business

With the theft of telkom cable becoming an increasing problem, many businesses using traditional, copper based, leased lines have reason to worry that Telkom will not be able to deliver its promised service guarantees in the event of cable theft. Before there was not much of an option for a cost-effective redundant connection, but now WiMax and Metronet can provide this to business at an affordable rate.

WiMax and Metronet  provide Guaranteed Uptime, Service Levels and High Speed Wireless Links

Besides the affordability of these two wireless technologies, they also come with the same quarantees and negotiated service level agreements (SLAs) as leased or diginet lines, giving business the peace-of-mind that the service will be available when needed. In some cases corporates are switching their primary Internet link to these wireless technologies and using the diginet, leased lines, with their lower throughput and higher costs as the redundant link.

For businesses where uptime is not as critical, and who can afford to live with the risk of some downtime, WiMax and Metronet are being used to replace their diginet leased lines completely.

If you require any information on any of these technologies or wish to discuss the possibilities they provide please do not hesitate to contact us via email  or  on 011-781 8014.