Israeli firm begins BTC wireless backbone upgrade :: Mmegi Online

The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) says the upgrading of its nationwide wireless backbone and the backhaul network of its mobile subsidiary be Mobile by Ceragon Network is ongoing after the Israeli company was awarded a $1.5 million (P9.96 million) contract earlier this year.

In an interview with Business Week on Wednesday, BTC Communications Manager Golekanye Molapisi says Ceragon, which is a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, was awarded the contract in April this year.

In a statement on Wednesday, Ceragon said its solutions would enable BTC to support rapid subscriber growth and meet its service expansion plans. "Using Ceragon's FibeAir(R) solutions that support high speed wireless transmission will enable the operator to continue to offer its growing customer base high-quality and disturbance-free service delivery."

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Israeli firm begins BTC wireless backbone upgrade

The Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) says the upgrading of its nationwide wireless backbone and the backhaul network of its mobile subsidiary be Mobile by Ceragon Network is ongoing after the Israeli company was awarded a $1.5 million (P9.96 million) contract earlier this year.

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