The telco successfully bids to acquire one of two 100MHz spectrum licences in the 3.5GHz spectrum band auctioned by the Nigerian Communications Authority.
The Instant On AP22 access point offers speeds of up to 1.7Gbps and 4X capacity compared to 802.11ac APs.
The telco questions the separation of the wholesale open access network from the process, saying this has a bearing on the whole licensing undertaking.
The solution is engineered to deliver higher value at lower cost than a pure passive optical network fibre network.
After three months of drawn-out negotiations, the wait is over, as the regulator issues the final invitation to apply for the International Mobile Telecommunications spectrum.
The FNB POS-on-Twoobii solution also provides merchants with the option to add business broadband services using the same satellite terminal equipment.
In the wake of more local banks offering telecoms-related services, analysts say this is a way for banks to remain competitive and relevant in the digital world.
Subscribers have shown keen interest in the offering and are enjoying the option of adding data to their existing DStv subscriptions, says the company.
Statistics SA’s annual survey shows 89.4% of South African households exclusively use cellular phones, as access to landlines continues to diminish.
Critical consultations on the potential acquisition of Sentech by Broadband Infraco are under way, says the comms ministry, as it looks to accelerate the merger.
The company presents at SATNAC 2021 and explains how this technology meets requirements for remote access and the hybrid work model.