Nabilah Safira
TechInAfrica – On Friday, October 4th, 2019, the global data network solutions company, STL announced a recent partnership with the open-access fiber network provaider Frogfoot, which is based in South Africa. With the initiative, the distribution of Fibre To The Home or FTTH infrastructure will be committed to 20,000 homes as well as to the lower-income groups in Soweto.
“Working with STL enables us to add advanced capabilities to our FTTH infrastructure rollout and strengthen our commitment to offering the most reliable broadband connectivity at an affordable total cost of ownership,” says Abraham van der Merwe, Founder, and CEO of Frogfoot. “As we deploy, STL will continue to be an invaluable strategic partner providing innovative solutions and deep knowledge of data network solutions.”
Frogfoot along with STL’s Air-blown FTTH solution will set affordable fiber connectivity to users with the advantage of cheaper cost.
“We have always been committed to empowering people through our innovative solutions,” says Richard Eichhorn, Director Global Sales, Connectivity solutions, STL. “Our FTTH solution is ideal for space-constrained fiber deployment and makes broadband affordable through its cutting-edge features. We are sure our joint efforts will benefit thousands of people.”
The FTTH solution by STL includes:
- NextGen cable design helps air-blown solution fit in smallest micro ducts, just 5 mm in diameter, making it future-ready for upcoming data demands and enabling the easier right of way for operators
- A re-engineered outer coating that helps achieve nearly 2 times faster cable blowing compared to traditional cables, ensuring faster time-to-market
- Best-in-class compact fiber packing and crush resistance provides utmost durability, making the solution suitable for metro FTTH premise deployment
- Fiber counts ranging from 4 to 24, which is ideal for different FTTH network architectures
- Compatibility with existing tools and easy to handle due to lightweight cable design
Source: Itnewsafrica.com
