New exhibition an ideal platform for SA's premier satellite broadband Internet service provider
Sentech will exhibit the sort of technology that the new Futurex exhibition has been set up to showcase when it displays its high-end VSTAR bi-directional broadband satellite access services, the new broadband Internet service MyWireless, as well as Vivid, a special satellite decoder that allows radio and television broadcasts to anywhere in the country.
The company is a leader in satellite and wireless communications in SA and is responsible for the distribution of radio and television signals in the region.
Futurex is a new event for the information and communications technologies and electronics (ICTE) industries. It is a result of the integration of the long-running Computer Faire and Tel.com Africa - South Africa's leading IT exhibition and Africa's premier international telecoms exhibition respectively.
The exhibition runs from 18 to 21 May at the Sandton Convention Centre.
In May 2002 Sentech joined the ranks of the large ICT players when it acquired two additional licences, one for the carrier of carriers and the other one for multimedia services, allowing us to carry voice traffic on behalf of local and international operators as well as offering broadband wireless services, says Sentech's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sebiletso Mokone-Matabane:
VSTAR
VSTAR represents the first of a large family of satellite and terrestrial wireless broadband communication services that Sentech has launched under their multimedia licence.
Being based entirely on satellite, the VSTAR service allows users anywhere in SA - irrespective of the availability of landlines - to get connected to the Internet. It is based on Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) technology, which works like satellite TV, except that Sentech's VSAT technology is a state-of-the-art network that allows high-speed two-way communication and is always-on, like satellite TV. The VSAT platform also supports high-speed data communications for the large business and corporate markets and services can be fully customised to meet specific business needs.
MyWireless
The new broadband wireless Internet services, called MyWireless is currently offered as three packages - MyWireless 128, which offers a shared 128Kbps connection, mainly for residential users and two higher bandwidth options, namely MyWireless 256 and MyWireless 512 aimed at the small and medium enterprises.
"Simply, MyWireless is an Internet service whereby users are able to send and receive data at high speeds over the air," says Winston Smith, portfolio manager of Sentech's wireless broadband products.
Vivid
Wherever you live in SA, it's possible to receive your favourite television and radio stations, thanks to a satellite service that broadcasts them for free. All that consumers need is a special decoder, costing R1 399 and they have access to some of SA's top TV and radio stations.
Most television and radio broadcasts are carried via terrestrial transmitters, which are designed to feed signals into populated areas. However, that leaves people in remote locations or rural areas without TV or radio services. Until now, the Vivid Satellite Digital Decoder is an alternative platform to other digital satellite decoders that are available. The channels on the Vivid Decoder are encrypted and a smart card is required to view them.
The difference, however, is that currently no monthly subscription is required to view and listen to the satellite channels.
For more information, contact Sentech on 0860 736 832 or visit www.sentech.co.za.
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