Need a better value network? Licensed wireless could help
Efficient, high-speed telecommunications are always beneficial to
an organisation, but tightening budgets demand value for money
right now, not just in the long-term. Find out why licensed
wireless is the most cost-effective choice for enterprise networks.
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securing road closure permits and conducting roadworks, can
be a time-consuming and costly option for enterprise
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Today more than ever, any major investment decision must be
backed by solid cost-benefit analysis and ample proof of value. If
you're considering which technology option is best for your next
network installation or upgrade, here's why you can't afford to
overlook licensed wireless:
Low installation cost
For suburban, rural or other outlying areas, there's no doubt that
laying fibre -- with its requirement for extensive groundwork --
will always be a more expensive option than licensed wireless
networks, which use microwave radio technology to deliver secure,
tightly focussed data streams between antenna and receiver.
Additionally, licensed wireless equipment is easy to dismantle and
relocate if a company needs to move premises. Fibre not only has a
significant installation cost -- costing between EUR250 and EUR400
per metre to dig -- it's also a sunk cost, literally. Fibre in the
ground offers no further value to your organisation if you need to
relocate.
Faster startup for immediate business value
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We didn't have fibre
here in Naas, the cost of bringing it here was prohibitive,
and the time factor was just too long. Licensed wireless is
the right technology for what we do. read more >
Darragh Kettle, Commercial Manager, Vista
Primary Care
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An important corollary of the lower installation costs is
faster installation time. Especially for new or relocating
businesses, productivity and profitability can both be harmed by
delays to market due to the logistics of fibre installation,
including securing road closure permits, conducting roadworks and
completing fibre connectivity. The line-of-site surveys and link
design work required for the microwave radio technology behind
licensed wireless networks can be completed rapidly, so your
telecoms network is ready faster, and can help accelerate your time
to market.
Cost effective, even at low speeds
SMEs, or enterprises requiring lower capacity networks of no more
than 4Mbps, will find that licensed wireless, like DSL, provides
cost effective connectivity compared to fibre when lower speeds are
needed. But licensed wireless beats DSL for availability. To use
DSL, you must be within about 5km of your nearest exchange, and the
exchange must be broadband enabled; licensed wireless, meanwhile,
can reach anywhere a radio signal can, all across Ireland.
Scale bandwidth up or down
Companies whose need for bandwidth varies significantly according
to season, business volume or other circumstances often discover
that scaling bandwidth up or down with a fixed line network can
involve real delays or expense. Bandwidth on licensed wireless
networks is easily and quickly turned up or down in increments as
small as 2Mb per second, letting you finely tune your network to
your business needs, so you're not paying for bandwidth you don't
need -- or left waiting for a much-needed speed increase.
Good value in city and country
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| Licensed wireless vs fibre cost
analysis New installation; connection costs amortised over 3
years -- click to view the
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Irish companies who traditionally enjoyed the lower cost
base associated with premises outside urban centres have been held
back due to the lack of choice in broadband service. High-speed
licensed wireless connectivity, which is already widely available
in cities, is increasingly providing a choice in rural areas,
including the Gaeltachts, where for example HEAnet is working with
licensed wireless carrier AirSpeed Telecom to deliver extremely
high bandwidth telecommunications for local research sites. This
network rollout is providing the infrastructure that enables new
connectivity options in the region, and allows more Irish companies
to consider low-cost suburban and rural locations for their
premises.
Whatever option you choose for your telecommunications, don't
forget to look at the whole picture, and be sure you're happy with
the technical expertise and customer service capability of the
provider you select. While everyone is looking to improve their
bottom line at present, the very cheapest service is likely to have
hidden costs if corners are being cut on service or if the provider
relies too heavily on third-party contractors. Your
telecommunications are what deliver your productivity -- and
quality telecommunications will always be worth the investment.
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