Products and Services

OPERATIONS

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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 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.

WET SEGMENTS

Wet Segments are secure and dedicated international routes allowing connectivity on the so-called wet elements (undersea) using the WACS and EASSy submarine cables to connect countries to the rest of the world.

UPICTV

Botswana’s own Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) online platform sets the country on a digital transformation journey to support local creatives. The platform is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. The subscription-based streaming service hosts various local and international titles(dramas, movies, comedies, continuity programmes), including local television and radio stations. The platform can be accessed on www.upictv. co.bw

COLOCATION

Colocation is service that allows a service provider to rent space on BoFiNet premises and/or infrastructure. There are four different types on offer:

BoFi Colo Renting a 3 X 3 metre space on a BoFiNet site

BoFi Tower renting space on a BoFiNet base station tower

BoFi Host renting rack space within the main shelter, equipped with power supply, backup systems and cooling

BoFi Combo bundled offer, renting space both on the site and base station tower (BoFi Colo + BoFi Tower)

Wi-Fi VOUCHERS

Wi-Fi vouchers provide prepaid Wi-Fi internet service deployed in public areas across the country, offering high-speed internet at affordable prices and accessible to the end-users via vouchers. The vouchers are usage-based, which means that once the data has been depleted, the connection will be terminated, and a new voucher will be required.

INFRASTRUCTURE LEASE - SSID

This service allows ISP’s that have their own billing system to lease BoFiNet’s Wi-Fi infrastructure and offer customised products on the platform. This system can also offload mobile data traffic onto Wi-Fi infrastructure to maintain service quality in congested areas.

EVENTS Wi-Fi

Event Wi-Fi is a wireless internet service deployed at individual events by BoFiNet and resold by a service provider to event organisers or venue owners to allow attendees to utilise the internet for free.

PREMISES Wi-Fi

Premises Wi-Fi is a wireless internet service deployed in buildings or multi-tenant locations, such as an office block, multi-residential block of flats or a business location. It is sold to landlords or premises owners to allow the residents to utilise the Internet within the premises.