How SKYNet Works?
SKYNet is a non-terrestrial high speed wireless network, which does not rely on GO or any other carrier for the provision of any of its services. Unlike other networks in Malta, SKYNet bypasses all of the GO exchanges and legacy PSTN (copper) network with our "Fibre in the Sky" wireless connections.
- The base-station (transmission tower) is typically a tall building OR Antenna Tower which has good line of sight over a region.
- Each base-station comprises of:
- Fully redundant power systems
- Advanced networking and radio frequency (RF) equipment
- Point to point (PTP) backhaul RF devices linking the base-station with SKY Telecom central NOC which provides interconnectivity for telephony, internet and other data connectivity.
- Point to multi-point (PTMP) RF devices (sector) which distribute the service to customers. Typically, a sector radio will service 60-80 degrees using directional antennas.
- Each client site typically contains a subscriber RF modem with a built-in antenna. This unit establishes the wireless connection with the respective sector RF device on a nearby base-station.
Wireless broadband networks typically allow complete bypass of terrestrial networks. Eventually mobile phone networks can also be bypassed using wireless IP data networks.
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