Umax: running on the latest technology of Wi-MAX, the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways.
This state of art technology will provide internet users with large range wireless network over long distance. By using a small light weight portable device known as CPE (Customer Premises Equipment), subscribers at different location such as their home or offices in addition to Wi-Fi hot spots will have a high quality access to the internet all the time with speed ranging from 256Kbps – 2Mbps.
Wi-Max Benefits:
Long Range
Umax can cover an area of 4.5km, giving it an edge over the rest of the existing wireless technologies.
Value for Money
Umax offers competitive prices in the absence of cables, routers, or dial-up telephone lines.
Flexibility
Umax provides the freedom to access the internet everywhere with the absence of DSL cables. In the near future, internet connectivity will be non-stop anywhere in the country.
High Bandwidth
Umax provides you with data rates reaching up to 2 Mbps or more from any covered area without any landline hassle.
Quick set-up
By plug your wireless modem into your computer, you are simply connected.
Below is summarize between dial-up, ADSL and u-max connection
|
Feature |
Dial-up |
ADSL |
Umax |
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Device needed |
Dial up modem |
ADSL Modem |
Wireless Modem |
|
Phone line |
Required |
Required |
Not required |
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Speed |
Up to 56 Kbps |
Up to 2 Mbps |
Up to 2Mbps |
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Fees |
Phone call charge |
Monthly subscription plus monthly landline charge |
Monthly subscription |
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Connection |
Requires a telephone line |
Requires a telephone line and network wire |
Requires a network wire |
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Ability to use the service in more than one geographical location |
No |
No |
Yes |






