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What is the main reason for erecting point to point microwave towers in the mountainous regions?
What is the main reason for erecting point to point microwave towers in the mountainous regions?
- It is faster to implement compared to other technologies
- It is more reliable than copper fixed lines
- It provides better coverage in the mountainous regions
- It is cheaper to implement compared to other technologies (correct)
What is the current state of the telephone exchanges in the region?
What is the current state of the telephone exchanges in the region?
- They are all electro-mechanical
- They are all digital switching equipment
- They are a mix of electro-mechanical and digital switching
- They are being phased out and replaced with digital switching (correct)
What is the current status of the local loop infrastructure in the region?
What is the current status of the local loop infrastructure in the region?
- The local loops are all VSAT and the lead times are very long
- Copper fixed lines are being rolled out but fibre will not be available to customers for at least 2 years (correct)
- Copper fixed lines are being rolled out and fibre will be available to customers within 2 years
- Fibre is already available to customers and the copper fixed lines are being phased out
What is the main issue with the copper pairs in the ground in the region?
What is the main issue with the copper pairs in the ground in the region?
What is the recommended solution for providing reliable voice and data services to the office in the given scenario?
What is the recommended solution for providing reliable voice and data services to the office in the given scenario?
What is the current teledensity in the region compared to the African average?
What is the current teledensity in the region compared to the African average?
What is the capacity of the South Atlantic 3 West Africa Submarine Cable that connects West Africa to Europe?
What is the capacity of the South Atlantic 3 West Africa Submarine Cable that connects West Africa to Europe?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a way that the country is connected internationally?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a way that the country is connected internationally?
What is the main issue with the in-country fixed line infrastructure that is mentioned?
What is the main issue with the in-country fixed line infrastructure that is mentioned?
What change to the in-country telecom landscape is mentioned?
What change to the in-country telecom landscape is mentioned?
What is the purpose of Mgumba's and Jerry's current trip?
What is the purpose of Mgumba's and Jerry's current trip?
