The Q-KON HotZONE solutions provides the perfect service for implementation and operation of broadband Wi-Fi zones with minimum investment and risk while maximizing revenue.

Benefits:

Uncongested Internet Access via Satellite: The Internet connectivity is supplied on Q-KON's satellite access platforms and each site receives an unrestricted 256/4096kbps connection on a pre-paid voucher or per-megabyte basis.

ZERO contract risk: The pre-pay business model enables partners to source satellite access services in an ad-hoc “pay-as-you-use” manner, which offers ZERO contract liability.

Prepay Service: The HotZONE service is 100% prepay and eliminates the frustrations of revenue collection for all parties.

Reliable Service: No cable theft problems and no waiting for Telkom lines.  Designed to be a reliable business connectivity platform, Q-KON's Ku band service allows for a no-hassle, always-on reliable service.

Flexible Service providers have the option of only taking the bandwidth on a pre-paid (or post-paid account for qualifying providers) basis, or the complete HotZONE solution including the wireless equipment, billing platform and customized voucher option.

Solution Overview

Satellite Internet Access: The satellite access solution from Q-KON provides fast and reliable Internet access to any location within West and Southern-Africa. The service is swift to install and provides seamless growth for future expansion.

HotZONE Gateway: The HotZONE gateway provides the on-site control and authentication of users. The HotZONE gateway authenticates on voucher user name and password. This ensures connectivity to all users regardless of user PC settings.

Prepay Billing System: Prepay billing of data used over the link is administered by a centralized billing server that provisions access through the Internet.

Wireless Access Network User access to the Internet can be over standard cabled networks for fixed stations or via Wi-Fi wireless networks. Wi-Fi wireless hotspot networks are deployed using standard Wi-Fi access points that support all the functional requirements of a HotZONE.

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