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It can be done very cost effectively, giving
the remote users access to the Internet
with speeds of up to one gigabit per second
with a new solution we have launched very
recently. We thrive in remote areas and
that’s really where wireless communications
really is at its best.
Are there any particular
challenges with coverage in
a desert?
Yes. In general, you have sand storms that
can affect the radio signals themselves. You
have dunes moving. Today, you may have
a clear line of sight but tomorrow a dune
emerges and you lose connectivity.
Most importantly, and this is where we have
robust solutions, are the temperature ranges.
We design everything to operate perfectly
in plus 60 degrees. The way we do this is by
carefully sealing our units.
Nothing is shipped out of the factory
without almost a perfect vacuum so that
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the outside temperature does not affect the
components inside. The hottest temperature
we have recorded was in Saudi Arabia where
it was about 57 degrees and our units were
still working perfectly.
There are a number of low-cost solutions
housed in plastic casing. That is definitely
a no–no for this part of the world. They
might, however, meet expectations and
work adequately in milder climates in
southern Europe. There’s a rating called IP,
which stands for Ingress Protection. That
basically gives you a good indication of
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what environment or climatic conditions
your product can withstand. We are on IP
67 which is the highest standard. We go the
extra mile and also provide explosion proof
enclosures because we work in the oil and
gas sectors in various countries of the region.
So you have the hazardous environment,
you have the high temperatures to take
into account, among other things, and this
is where InfiNet, in terms of carrier grade,
in terms of robust solutions, really comes in
super handy compared to what are known
as low cost products. n
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