Title :
The provision of power for wireless local loop systems in developing areas
Author :
Rycroft, Michael G J
Author_Institution :
Technol. & Network Support, Telkom SA Ltd., Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract :
Telkom SA two years ago embarked on a ambitious program to increase the penetration of telecommunications services in developing areas in South Africa. This paper discusses the problems encountered in providing cost effective power systems for these networks and the solutions adopted
Keywords :
radio access networks; telecommunication power supplies; telecommunication services; South Africa; cost effectiveness; developing areas; power systems; projects; telecommunications powering; telecommunications services; wireless local loop systems; Africa; Batteries; Costs; Feeds; Intelligent networks; Optical fiber cables; Power cables; Power systems; Solar energy; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Telecommunications Energy Conference, 1998. INTELEC. Twentieth International
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5069-3
DOI :
10.1109/INTLEC.1998.793478
