Botswana Fibre Networks Annual Report 2021
OPERATIONS (continued)
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NATIONAL LEASELINE (NLL)
NLL is a dedicated point-to-point connection that provides a secure tunnel between two locations within Botswana. This technology allows providers to pass the content of their choice - Internet, data, voice and videos - by accessing the BoFiNet National fibre network. NLL can be used for backhauling traffic or access networks (FTTx and wireless radio)
FIBRE-TO-THE-X (FTTX)
Fibre-to-the-X is a fibre-based access network, enabling a service provider to deliver service to the last mile. This service is achieved by connecting businesses and homes to a central point known as an access node or Point of Presence (PoP). The ‘X’ is a collective term for various optical fibre delivery topologies categorised according to where the fibre terminates (e.g. FTTB; Fibre-to-the-Business, FTTH; Fibreto-the-Home). FTTx is available in capacities ranging from 5 to 100 Mbps.
INTERNET PROTOCOL TRANSIT (IPT)
IPT allows network traffic from a Service Provider to interconnect with the internet core through BoFiNet’s IP backbone for a premium, uncontended blend of regional and international content. This service is fully protected with redundant links Nationally and internationally.
FIBRE LITE
Fibre Lite is a bundled offering, including NLL and IPT, providing shared internet over FTTx with end-toend network configuration for controlled contention directly to the end-user targeting homes and businesses. The product is available in capacities ranging from 5 Mbps-100 Mbps.
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LEASE CIRCUIT (IPLC)
IPLC is a transit route through Botswana offering a secure and dedicated international point to point leased line. It connects customers to the rest of the world by seamlessly providing quality and reliable digital transmission, integrating data, voice and
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imaging services. IPLC is suitable for organisations that want to communicate between their geographicallydispersed offices throughout the world with three (3) different options: Transit
From border to border within Botswana
Full Circuit
Through Botswana directly to a location outside Botswana, using another carrier
Half Circuit From a location in Botswana to the border
METRO (CARRIER ETHERNET)
Carrier Ethernet is a dedicated interconnection of two or more points (multipoint to multipoint). This system performs complex routings on the network on behalf of the customer, allowing sharing information, applications, databases, and Local Area Networks (LANs) at several locations with private IP networks. Metro offers a considerable reduction of operating costs due to the possibility of integrating services and other applications in the same network.
