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MTN, a communication company with a keen focus in the African market has chosen the VectaStar platform from Cambridge Broadband Networks (News - Alert) for its multi-service wireless network in Rwanda.

 

The deployment, which is expected to be completed before this year's end, will allow MTN to use VectaStar in the 3.5 GHz licensed spectrum band as a system to haul back the phone conversation and data from its GSM and WiMAX networks and to provide high-speed Internet access to business customers. VectaStar will also be used to backhaul MTN Rwanda's forthcoming 3G network.

 

With a commitment to explore more opportunities to serve its subscribers, MTN has been transforming the level of connectivity to a higher platform and has been achieving growth with efficiency and exclusivity. The company is steadily seeking an entry to expand its African Footprint and out into the Middle East markets.

 

As broadband technology continues to emerge, operators are seeking ways to reduce the cost involved to backhaul.

 

As Neeren Ramharakh, VP Sales, Sub-Saharan Africa, Cambridge Broadband Networks, explained in a statement to the press, "The licensed 3.5GHz band is ideal because the low frequency means that we can use VectaStar's non-line-of-sight capability to overcome the problems of Rwanda's challenging mountainous terrain. However, we also need to make best use of the limited spectrum available. This is where VectaStar's spectrum and traffic management capabilities really make a difference, as compared to point-to-point links where there is no flexibility in how the spectrum can be managed".

 

 

 

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