Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Globalstar have formed a partnership to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. Liquid will have exclusive rights to sell and distribute Globalstar’s XCOM RAN private networks 5G access solution in these regions.
When you hear ‘5G’ or ‘AI,’ you might think, ‘Here we go again with the buzzwords.’ But this partnership is genuinely beneficial. It will provide much-needed services.
Understanding XCOM RAN
XCOM RAN stands for Xtra Capacity Outdoor Mobile Radio Access Network. Simplified, it’s like a supercharged Wi-Fi router that creates a private network for a specific group of people, ensuring they get all the bandwidth they need—a private wireless network.
XCOM RAN is complex, but the essential point is that it delivers impressive capacity gains. It outperforms new 5G NR systems significantly in both downlink and uplink, using the available spectrum more efficiently while providing better performance, flexibility, and coverage.
The Globalstar CEO efficiently summarised what it is all about:
We have significantly increased the amount of data that can be transmitted over a given spectrum allocation, while improving other performance measures – all within a flexible solution that provides the ability for future performance improvements.
It’s used in places like mines, where machines need to communicate instantly and reliably. It’s also used in other industries where even a small delay can be costly or dangerous. It’s not meant for the masses but is perfect for mines, big factories, airports, and similar use cases.
Why choose this over satellite?
You might think, ‘Isn’t satellite internet meant to serve mines and other remote places?’ Why would a mine choose XCOM RAN over options like OneWeb (which Liquid has partnered with), Starlink, or even Globalstar’s own satellite offering?
You’re right that setting up a satellite connection is generally cheaper. Setting up a private 5G network involves:
- Small Cells: These provide localised 5G coverage and are smaller and less expensive than traditional macro cell towers used for wider area coverage.
- XCOM RAN Equipment: This includes hardware and software that manage the network, handle data traffic, and provide essential services like authentication and security.
This setup is more expensive than satellite internet, which primarily requires a satellite dish and modem at the user’s location, with the main infrastructure cost borne by the satellite provider.
However, cost isn’t everything. Some applications require low latency, higher capacity, and customization and control. For these, a private 5G network is vastly superior to satellite.
For those who need reliable internet, it’s a big deal that XCOM RAN technology is coming to Zimbabwe and the other mentioned regions.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Globalstar partner to deliver high-speed 5G access solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a leading technology group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf.
Strive Masiyiwa, founder and Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies said, “I’m really excited by the connectivity solutions now emerging from breakthroughs in 5G private networks technologies. With this technology we are now able to provide services to large businesses like mines with their own 5G private networks that can also enable NextGen services like AI; this is huge”.
The partnership will provide Liquid with exclusive rights in the Gulf, Middle East and Africa regions to sell and distribute Globalstar’s XCOM RAN private networks 5G access solution. This innovative
technology that enhances the 5G experience, also supports AI-driven applications and is set to revolutionise the mining industry in Africa and high-end markets in the Middle East and Gulf regions.“We look forward to the opportunities this exclusive partnership with Globalstar will unfold for our existing and potential customers in these sectors. Globalstar’s unique 5G enterprise solution will enable us to provide unparalleled connectivity to our customers on the continent, aligning with our ambition of becoming a leading technology company of African heritage, empowering businesses and communities with the reliable and high-speed internet access needed to thrive in the digital age,” said Hardy Pemhiwa, President and Group CEO of Cassava Technologies.
Liquid will provide comprehensive customer support for Globalstar’s products and services, including technical support and warranty services. The collaboration also includes potential expansion to Globalstar’s satellite, Band n53 spectrum and IoT solutions on a non-exclusive basis.
“Globalstar is pleased to join in partnership with Cassava and Liquid, a group of well-respected
leaders with a sharp focus on technology deployments.”, said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, CEO of Globalstar.
“The regions where Liquid is a leader are large and growing markets for our technologies which enable safe automation and remote control of mobile equipment in high value environments.Our 5G XCOM RAN product fundamentally differs from traditional wireless solutions and enables mission critical high performance wireless applications. Combining XCOM RAN with the globally licensed Globalstar n53 midband spectrum , creates a very unique offering for private and enterprise 5G networks. Together, Liquid and Globalstar will accelerate advanced wireless technology deployments in Africa, Middle East and Gulf regions.”
The partnership between Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Globalstar is yet another achievement, reiterating Liquid’s commitment to partnering with global organisations that share the aim to foster progress and innovation through connectivity for businesses and individuals on the African continent and beyond.
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So how much capital is Liquid allocating for this technology? Is it available right now or this is just hand waving?
May you please Write an article about econet’s unlimited data
Is It available 👀🤔
Thats Econet’s new packages
Chinja maGhiya.
Usa Temba ,chana chatete at the Sheraton.
Junior Brown, bho here?
Its all talk no action. Liquid is in serious debt and hasn’t even fully paid previous investors. No way they can heavily invest in such projects. Top executives & board members are abandoning the ship. Nick their deputy chairman silently resigned. David Behr also who was shareholder left for MTn
Even one of their CEO’s left to join IMC Communications😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦♂️. Don’t expect anything from this partnership
If not for the masses then it’s useless
Saka isu chedu chii ipapo
Econet can have the fastest network in the world, but if it’s still as expensive as it is now it won’t benefit anyone.
I really hope if Liquid could implement this technology. Investing in Wireless technologies is great deal for the future all these driverless cars, these AI deep learning machines, IOT devices etc we are talking about requires Wireless technologies hence the more Gs coming to the Networking world, you can’t stap a CAT7 rj45 to the car to have more bandwidth to carry real-time data for a server to compute decision making and be relayed back to the car only if we could have a low latency high bandwidth network. Wireless is the future 👍 to Liquid if they manage to pull this off.
Can Stuxnet be reprogrammed to disable all nuclear weapons so we can fight with swords, man to man, shoulder to shoulder against a million man army like King Leonidas with 1000 Greeks at the hot gates.
Master H in from I in J
In Retrospect
1940 – 60 years back
Prince Edward School in a war torn world.
The whole School has turned its mind more thoroughly than ever to helping the war effort. Numerous schemes for raising money have been carried out with very encouraging results. For the School Navy Queen we have so far raised GBP18; and more yet to come. A large collecting box, made for the school by Mr. Scott, is already becoming heavy. In addition to money contributions, the boys hope to help in other ways. The prefects are busy with many economy schemes for encouraging thrift and discouraging waste. The boys are digging their own Air Raid trenches. Books and magazines are to be collected for those troops who are far from civilisation. Lastly, the whole School is working hard to make the coming Flower Show the best and most profitable that we have ever had.
Rugby Notes, 1940
For the first time in many years the School has not reached the final of the Honey Cup – mainly due to the transference of a large number of the members of the school to the new Allan Wilson, which has resulted in a much lower age average and consequently a much lighter team. The average weight was about 140 lbs (pounds), but the forwards managed to hold their own by tight scrumming and good hooking.
By the time we played the Allan Wilson School our forwards were combining better with threes, and we received our first encouragement by winning 33 points to nil.
Mr. Fisher Marlborough Police, longtime, miss you man. A man who speaks not less than 5 different languages, an zim asset.
Persona non grata, Telone, Town Center.
Kkkk iyayayei?
Ye babe…
Memorial Service, Mr Len Hollands (1916-2000) Tuesday 16th May 2000, 10.30 a.m
Minister: Rev Max T Chigwida
Organist: Mr C Auchterlonie
Clarinetist: Paul Bourdillion
Hymn 601: O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Eulogy: Rob Hollands
Tribute: Clive Barnes
Ascription to Glory: Minister
The latest items Mr. Hollands was working on, which were found in his box.
1. A copy letter of Peter Gilbert to N. Ncube
2. Mr Matthew’s program to memorial service – Mr Hollands was supposed, perhaps, to write an Obituary
3. Proposal: Music Library, handwritten
4. Results: Sports /Clubs – March-April 2000
5. A letter from Clive Gower to Mr Barnes – proposal on old boys for School History
6. O Level passes 1999 ( Last year of Cambridge exams for all)
7. A copy of Mr Barnes’ letter to T. Con Broembsen on Centenary Video
8. Eisteddfod 2000 entries
9. Proposal for music library, which is published on the next page
Long Serving Staff Members
‘Uncle’ E.T.O Ayisa
I was born on the 5th of May, 1932 in a village Seventy-five miles from Accra the capital of the then Gold Coast now Ghana.
I started school when my right arm was able to go over my head to touch my left ear. That was how age was determined in those days because birth certificates were not available – they were actually not recorded in the village.
I retired as Principal education officer in 1989, and came to an Independent Zimbabwe in 1981.
One by one
Haaa Liquid is the next Telecel. Their Wibronix is bad & They value fibronix more than wibronix clients. I am actually leaving their network after 5 good years of loyalty they have dissapointed me big time
Nditengeserewo sim hako. If it’s non geo locked
Liquid is the next Telecel. Their Wibronix is bad & They value fibronix more than wibronix clients. I am actually leaving their network after 5 good years of loyalty they have dissapointed me big time.
Please switch to the Econet $45 for unlimited internet its the next big thing
You mean Para. Para Para Para Para Para ParavPara Para Para Para Para Para Para Para,
Saw you at the Stadium. I will only go to the Chinhoyi 7 if you promise me Cave Diving, Boat Squadron, Navy Orcas.
I have found my economy minister, muchatongwa nema hooray. They are not civilians they are soldiers and police in one. Work at night iew, Iwe ka Iwe.
Impilo yami sandhidakiwe. Wezo phela, sansidhakiwe. Bulatonim going my fear I light just come back with an Army on Kukura Kurerwa Coach’s and Tours. Or Chawasarira Nyamuziwa, or two brothers or BMC, you remember the Nyanga bus.disaster? Mayhevtoo young, pa St Patrick’s apo? Drooped alcohol at least one tapira kuvadzimu..kkk
VoltZ mumba hamuna rice, vana vadiki kupinda mubhawa hazvichamakise.
Arikutaura ha’asi kuimba.
Dai ndiri makanika?
Mai Huni vakazorhiplaya here?
Starlink is laughing at this joke. In terms of Latency,Low Earth Orbit satellites provides that exceptionally well compared to Geostationary Orbit satellites,so Starlink already took the trophy,stop lying!!!