What is WiMax?
iBurst WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability Microwave Access) is a new generation technology that is a wireless alternative to leased line (Diginet) and ADSL which offers connectivity to small, medium and large businesses

What are the benefits of iBurst WiMAX?

•  iBurst WiMAX can provide the customers (e.g. businesses) with an assured Quality of Service (QoS) - it is effortless, reliable, constant and fast.

• The customers receive the data transfer rate according to their specific requirements.

Who would benefit from using the iBurst WiMAX service?

• Small, medium and large business owners would benefit from this service.

 Where is the iBurst WiMAX service available and what is the coverage roll out plan?
Initial deployment of the iBurst WiMAX sites will be in Johannesburg and Pretoria, with a smaller footprint in Durban and Cape Town.

What contract options are available?
iBurst WiMAX is available on a 24-month or month-to-month contract basis. Customers can choose to purchase the CPE on a month to month basis or have the cost included as part of the subscription bundle.

Is iBurst WiMAX mobile / portable?
No. The installed equipment will consist of a fixed antenna which the customer will not be able to move to another location. Should a customer require the equipment to be moved then a new installation will be required which will be coordinated by the projects team.

What devices can iBurst WiMAX be used with?
Only iBurst WiMAX approved Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) can be used to provide an iBurst WiMAX connection.

How much spectrum do you have now? Have you been upgraded to 20 MHz?
WBS has been granted 15 MHz of spectrum by the regulator. ICASA plans to upgrade current licenses being to 20 Mhz- a date has not yet been communicated, but 30Mhz is needed before economies of scale emanating from such an allocation could be passed onto the customer.