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Jasco introduces revolutionary
sub-ducting solution to Africa for
rapid fibre deployment
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Jasco has brought a new, advanced
fibre optic ducting solution to the
South African market
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asco has brought a new, advanced
fibre optic ducting solution to the
South African market that promises to
revolutionise the implementation of fibre
optic networks, increasing the speed and
ease of deployment and lowering costs
significantly. The company also believes the
unique sub-ducting features of the product
will enjoy rapid adoption by all major and
minor fibre implementers. deliver both, with early adopters achieving
significant advantage.” and faster rollout of services. It reduces time
to market and cost to implement.”
What makes the solution so revolutionary
is that where traditional 110mm pipes are
laid into the ground, additional 35mm
sub-ducting would need to be hauled into
the 110mm pipe (where multi type cables
are sharing one pipe) to prevent twisting
and breakage. The new 110mm fibre sleeve with sub-
ducting is available from Jasco Carrier
Solutions with three to seven-way subducts.
The company will also be offering a range
of fibre sleeves from this portfolio with micro
ducts, ranging from two-way up to 14-way
micro ducts.
“Demand for fibre in South Africa continues
to grow and fibre providers are keen to find
ways to lower the cost and effort involved in
trenching and putting the fibre in ground,”
said Martin Ferreira, Executive Head of
Jasco Carrier Solutions. “This solution will “With 35mm sub-ducting already built
into the main pipe, it saves on effort and
breakage challenges can be minimised,”
added Ferreira. “As soon as the ducting is
laid, the fibre can be blown in. This translates
to faster implementation, less maintenance Jasco is currently the only vendor supplying
the solution to the South Africa and sub-
Saharan Africa markets. The product is
available nationally, with stockholding
and distribution from Jasco’s Cape Town,
Midrand and Durban offices. n
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