What is Microwave broadband?

Microwave is a wireless broadband technology that uses radio frequencies to provide wireless broadband connections that can send and receive voice, video, and data information over the airwaves.

Microwave broadband can be used to link buildings and to extend optic fibre networks.

How does Optic Fibre & Wireless (OFW) use Microwave?

OFW uses Microwave technology as the foundation of our solution for "Near-Line-Of-Sight" "last mile" wireless offering. We leverage Microwave with our optic fibre backbone. OFW is able to deliver broadband products that can transmit voice, data, and video at bandwidths up to 50 Mbps at distances up to 30 km from our optic fibre POPs (Points of Presence), over any protocol.

Why would your organisation invest in Microwave broadband?

If your organisation is not located in a building that has optic fibre resources, Microwave can supply your organisation with up to 50 Mbps bandwidth providing a cost-effective alternative to expensive leased E1 lines and at a fraction of the cost to lay optic fibre to your doorstep.

With Internet bandwidth needs predicted to grow by 50% per year, wireless broadband will future proof your Internet strategy.

How does Microwave broadband work?

Microwave works in much the same fashion as your mobile phone. Wireless signals are sent out over the airwaves, but instead of carrying only voice and sms signals, they carry broadband data. Microwave broadband is also known as Wireless broadband, Wi-Fi broadband (802.11 a,b & g) & WiMax broadband (802.16).