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BTC, Botswana

STRONG TODAY. STRONGER TOMORROW.

Providing invovative advanced technologies for a myriad of applications

The telecommunications industry is a key component for the acceleration of the socio economic development. As a result the Government of Botswana further liberalised the telecommunication industry in 2007 facilitate growth . Since then, the changes in the Telecommunication industry have been phenomenal, dramatically changing the dynamics and the way people communicate and transforming everyday life along the way.

 

This rapid growth has created a dynamic and competitive industry climate with continually evolving technology and staggering financial stakes. The shift of revenue from fixed to mobile and from voice to data is accelerating as evidenced by the massive rollout of IP induced platforms such as MAN, 3G, ADSL etc. Powerful new devices deliver a combination of functions previously available only from multiple tools thereby facilitating rollout of converged solutions. Due to recent advances in technology the share of data has been increasing rapidly High speed internet is rapidly making a way into households and is poised to become the leading revenue earner in the industry Next Generation Network (NGN) Modernization of the BTC network is well underway through the (NGN) project.

 

The network consists of a number of different platforms (such as Voice platform, IP platform, Data platform etc). It aims to facilitate the convergence of voice and data networks into a single unified packet based multiservice network. It enables the development of advanced IP based multimedia services quickly and independently of the transport layer. Broadband services and IP voice are key features of the NGN network. BTC will soon be in a position to evolve the network into the next stage of development where the fixed and mobile networks and internet are offered over a single unified platform termed IP-Multimedia subsystem (IMS). Once that is implemented the customer will have a seamless communications platform where there is no consciousness of the underlying network.

 

Transport Network

The National Backbone network, passes through Gaborone, Jwaneng, Ghanzi, Maun, Orapa, Francistown, Palapye, Mahalapye and back to Gaborone. There are regional fibre Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) rings around the country that connect to the national backbone at different areas. The rings differ in capacity from area to area depending on customer demands. The BTC network also comprises spur transmission links that connect to the SDH core network. These are minor low capacity links providing transmission capacity to areas outside the backbone coverage.

Cross Border Connectivity

 

Botswana is strategically situated among the Southern African subcontinent and shares borders with a number of nations and is ideal for providing links with each other through Botswana. BTC is also involved in the Global Connectivity initiatives to provide connectivity to the submarine cables in the neighboring coastal countries. The current backhaul options available are as follows; 

 

IP Network

The global trend is to migrate all telecomms and computer networks to IP platforms. BTC is moving away from non-IP based networks and has adopted IP based technology. The IP Network is made up of the Main backbone network as well as the Metro Ethernet rings. It is meant to provide the main IP transport around the country. The Metro Ethernet networks are to link up to each other through this IP backbone.

 

Wireless Technology - GSM

BTC currently uses both 2G and 3G technologies for voice communications.

 

External Networks

These are cable networks which include copper and fibre. The fibre cable network in BTC is used in the backbone network and to connect customers to the Metro network, which is already in operation in Gaborone. There is a plan to build the metro network in Francistown. BTC is to offer network convergence and enable the revolution of customer media device interaction.

 

Switching systems

International switches are located in Gaborone and in Francistown. They provide the international gateway for voice traffic. The International switches are being replaced as part of the NGN project for greater efficiency. At BTC, we’re building a company for tomorrow. From our humble beginning thirty year ago with rudimentary and outdated networks, we have grown into a company with modern technologies and strong finances. We provide services throughout Botswana at affordable prices. We have contributed to the growth of Botswana immensely and we are proud of that. We have also built up our brands in Botswana and in the region. We create passionate consumer connections with our customers; big and small, urban and rural, individual and corporate.

 

We are strong today because of our conviction to serve the customers and the nation. We are better positioned for a stronger tomorrow because our growth strategies are well tested and beginning to yield results. We also know the customers we serve today will remain with us tomorrow because we have a passionate and deep relationship with them. Simply, we care about them. Above all, we are proud of what we do. 

 

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