Technology Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - Technology

Is the Broadband Infraco Network built on purely the power lines of Eskom?

Broadband Infraco has secured access to telecoms infrastructure spanning more than 12,000 kms across the country connecting the major centres. This long distance network leverages the capabilities of Transnet and Eskom, and is carried along the routes of power lines and railway lines across the country.

How is the Broadband Infraco long distance network any different to the Telkom or any other long distance network?

The Broadband Infraco network is predominantly implemented on Eskom power lines and in the Transnet Freight Rail servitudes. Most other long distance networks are implemented in the road and pavement infrastructure. This implies that the Broadband Infraco long distance network is not exposed to the same risks that road based networks are exposed to such as civil disturbances, consequently any customer choosing to use the Broadband Infraco network can be assured of a differentiating network risk profile to any alternative in the market.

The Broadband Infraco core network is fast evolving to a highly reliable, remotely configurable and low latency (delay) network based on new generation Dense Wave-Division Multiplexed (DWDM) optical systems all managed and controlled from a secure and centralised Network Operations Centre (NOC).

Where can I get access to the Broadband Infraco Network?

There are broadly two ways one can get access to the Broadband Infraco long distance network.
The first option is to interconnect directly to the Broadband Infraco network at one of the Open Access Points-Of-Presence (POP’s) or to get on via one of the many metro access partners who have wide coverage in many metro areas of South Africa. For more information on this please contact the Broadband Infraco Sales office.
Broadband Infraco makes its ports and bandwidth avalible at Open-Access Points of Presence around the country. The list of sites where Broadband Infraco services can be accessed is constantly growing; please contact our call centre or sales office for the latest sites or to request more information on any particular area.
The following non-exhaustive list of areas represents some of the key areas where the Broadband Infraco Long Distance network can be accessed:

Gauteng:​ ​
​Isando
Midrand
Pretoria West 
Available
Available
Feb 2011​​
Western Cape:
Rondebosch
Bellville
Pinelands
George
Worcester
Beaufort West
Yserfontein  
Feb 2011
Feb 2011
Feb 2011
Roadmap

Roadmap
Roadmap
2011 (Gateway to WACS submarine cable)
​ Northern Cape:

Kimberly
Upington
Onseepkans 

Feb 2011
Roadmap
Roadmap (Gateway to Namibia)

Eastern Cape:
Port Elizabeth
East London
Umtata
Butterworth      

Feb 2011
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap

Kwazulu-Natal:
Umhlanga
Mt Edgecome
Mtunzini
Durban City
Pietermaritzburg
Newcastle
Ladysmith
Ulundi
Richards Bay

Available
Mar 2011
Available
Roadmap
2011/12
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap

Limpopo:
Polokwane
Bela-Bela
Modimole
Malopane
Louis Trichardt
Messina
Nylstroom
Beitbridge
Soekmekaar
Tzaneen     

Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
2010 (Gateway to Zimbabwe)
Roadmap
Roadmap

Mpumalanga:
Nelspruit
Witbank
Middleburg
Hazyview
Piet Retief
Mahamba               
Komatipoort           ​

Roadmap​
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap
Roadmap (Gateway to Swaziland)
Roadmap (Gateway to Mozambique)

North West:
Potchefstroom
Klerksdorp
Mafikeng
Rustenburg 

Roadmap
​Roadmap
Roadmap (Gateway to Botswana)
Roadmap

Freestate:
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
Bethlehem
Vaalkraal                                ​
2011
Roadmap
Roadmap​
Roadmap (gateway to Lesotho)

 

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