Core Competency
Below are some examples of recent and current projects that Gondwana has undertaken,
both in the licensed and unlicensed spectrum arena:
 
Wireless Access

Gondwana Communications has installed more than 120 Base Stations and associated infrastructure including more than 10,000 CPE lines, completing turnkey broadband and wireless network infrastructure deployments.
These networks have been deployed in various African countries, incorporating both dense metropolitan type rooftop builds, and rural tower builds.

 
PTP Transmission

Gondwana Communications has supplied many hundreds of PTP transmission links, both in the unlicensed bands and in the licensed microwave bands.Gondwana Communications provides installation and support services on these technologies.

 
VSAT

Gondwana Communications has been involved with the installation of more than 150 remote sites, including hub infrastructure, to cater for a full range of managed satellite services.Gondwana Communications provides mobile satellite services off the Inmarsat BGAN network to many clients in different parts of Africa.

 
Network Infrastructure

Gondwana Communications is able to supply and install all associated equipment required to provide its customers with a turnkey solution.
This includes:

  • Towers
  • Climate controlled shelters
  • Power Systems (48 VDC, AC UPS systems, solar etc)
  • Equipment racks
  • Bracketry and cable trays
  • Backhaul systems either PTP or PTMP
  • Network management systems.
 
Maintenance & Support

Gondwana Communications has the necessary infrastructure in place to provide its customers with 24/7 support and maintenance, including a facility to log and track calls via a web based Helpdesk system.We maintain a core group of very experienced technicians who have the relevant skills to support all equipment that we supply.

 
Training

Gondwana Communications provides certified courses both in-country and at the Vendor locations. Courses can be customised to the client’s requirements.In addition, Gondwana provides full on-the-job training to the Operator’s technicians and engineers during network rollouts.

 
Professional Services

Gondwana Communications has highly skilled Engineers and is able to offer an array of professional services, including:

  • Site surveys
  • EME surveys
  • Radio Planning
  • Assistance with network architecture design
  • Equipment specification
  • Identification of integration requirements
 
Project Management

Gondwana Communications has highly skilled Project Managers who are responsible for managing all components of the projects undertaken.We make use of the Daptiv web based project management system in order to control all aspects of a nationwide project implementation from a central office.

 
CPE Installation and Management

Gondwana has extensive experience with managing the logistics and implementation of CPE installations, including:

  • Setting appointments
  • Installing CPE’s
  • Managing and attending to call outs
  • Managing stock
  • Procuring and managing installation materials
 
CMS (Client Management System)

Rampoint has developed an in-house CPE Management System tailored around managing the deployment of WiMAX BST’s and CPE’s.It includes different modules that allow all aspects of the value chain to be managed and controlled, including stock management, appointment setting, installation management, as-built parameter capturing, call-out scheduling, helpdesk procedures and reporting.