WTL helps to deliver satellite-based telephone services and internet access
The Moroccan national telecommunications regulatory authority has initiated a ‘Universal Access’ project to improve availability of internet and telephony services for the whole population regardless of location.
The WTL infrastructure solution
Working with Nortis, a local partner for system integration and logistics, WTL proposed a solution based on deploying WTL equipment in all targeted Tele-Centres alongside a VSAT terminal.
Background
The Moroccan national telecommunications regulatory authority has initiated a ‘Universal Access’ project to improve availability of internet and telephony services for the whole population regardless of location. For the more remote locations that are situated beyond the range of terrestrial networks a satellite-based solution is required. This is a major initiative of national importance which will see almost 8000 locations installed over the next 4 years. Such a high profile project requires not only satellite and telephony infrastructure but also a whole Pre-Paid business model to underpin the ongoing commercial viability.
The WTL infrastructure solution
Working with Nortis, a local partner for system integration and logistics, WTL proposed a solution based on deploying WTL equipment in all targeted Tele-Centres alongside a VSAT terminal. WTL’s Mini- PVXs and 4 or 8 port VoIP Gateways are located in every site to allow voice calls to be made and transmitted efficiently over the VSAT. The role of the PVX is to optimise the VoIP traffic using WTL’s patented NOP bandwidth saving technology which ensures that the minimum possible satellite bandwidth is used.
