Our strengths are in deploying and managing networks to efficiently utilise wireless technology to build a communications platform fit for the African continent.

Amobia is a 100% South African owned company started by driven entrepreneurs and highly skilled and experienced network and systems engineers.

Amobia builds its network infrastructure by deploying redundant rings. These rings connect our high-sites in a way that avoid single points of failure. A dynamic route distribution protocol is used to rapidly reroute traffic in the event of a link failure.

Each high-site is connected with two links and 2 independent backbone routers. All sites have 3 day battery backup and remote power management devices.

Amobia has a three-tier network design. A physical layer using cost effective wireless technologies, an underlying private IP network for dynamic routing and network management, and a VPN layer for customer traffic.

South Africa has a challenging telecommunications environment. It has become clear over the last 4 years that the solution to our universal access needs is not to wait for monopolies or duopolies, which are largely owned by overseas investors, but to enable the local entrepreneurs or Value Added Network Service (VANS) providers to rapidly deploy wireless network technology. Wireless networks with their rapid deployment, low cost and wide coverage, in areas where the big monopolies cannot reach is the revolution that will enable growth in the African communications and Internet market.

• Advanced network management systems allow a quick install process
• Knowledgeable support staff
• 9 years traditional fixed line ISP experience
• 5 years Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) experience
• End-to-end VPN security for business services
• Single Converged Access Account and a Web Based Management Portal
• Our focus is on solid reliable Last Mile (Local Loop) infrastructure
• A professional approach with quality service and an aim of delivering corporate class service levels
• A core Open Source strategy
• As part of our inclusive business strategy we offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to start their own Amobia Franchise business in their areas.

• 4th Generation Wireless Network
• End-to-end VPN security on all customer connections
• Fully redundant wireless backbone rings with robust OSPF routing
• Provide Independent IP address space with redundant BGP routing
• Backbone, High-site and Access Point systems with 3 day battery backup and remote management features
• Custom developed Customer Premises Equipment(CPE) unit
• "Last Mile" bandwidth guarantees
• Automated routing, bandwidth profile management and reporting systems
• Realm based authentication model (similar to Radius)
• Amobia is an ICASA VANS license holder
• Reseller and Franchise friendly ("inclusive") design
• We keep GPS data for every access point and client on our Network

All Amobia clients are connected with CPE units that support secure VPN connections to a group of geographically distributed VPN servers. We use a two-tier authentication system (X.509 Certs and Username/Password) and strong cryptography to ensure your privacy. The beauty of this model is in its flexibility for resellers or our bigger customers who want to connect a number of remote sites to a central head office. Amobia can supply and configure dedicated on-site VPN servers. The result is a server you can secure within your datacentre or server room environment and all your clients will always be one (VPN) hop away when you traceroute to them.

Amobia has an inclusive business model that enables resellers and ISPs to add value (IP transit services) to our access services. Our services and systems are engineered to enable resellers to leverage our infrastructure to reach their customers. Download Amobia Agent Brochure PDF

Please inquire about Amobia's exciting franchising opportunities. Download Amobia Franchise Brochure PDF

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Coverage area list:

Western Cape: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay, Technopark, Koelenhof, Elsenburg

Cape Town: CBD, Rondebosch, Newlands, Salt River, Observatory, Wynberg, Kenilworth, Pinelands, Maitland, Brackenfell, Parow, Kuilsriver, Durbanville, Bellville, Goodwood, Epping, Plattekloof, Edgemead, Montague Gardens, Milnerton, Tableview, Paarden Eiland, Mitchells Plain, Khayelitsha, Melkbos Strand, Koeberg Hills, Citrusdal

Gauteng, Johannesburg, Existing coverage:
Bedfordview, Braamfontein, Bryanston, Edenvale, Gallo Manor, Houghton, JHB CBD, Kensington, Linksfield, Norwood, Parts of Roodepoort, Randburg, Randburg Waterfront, Riveria, Rivonia, Rosebank, Sandton, Steeledale, Woodmead

Gauteng, Johannesburg, Planned coverage:
Alberton, Cresta, Katlehong, Kayalami, Mayerton, Midrand, Rosettenville, Sebokeng, Soweto, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Village Deep

Eastern Cape, PE: Newton Park, Walmer, Schauderville/Korsten, North-End, South-End, P.E. CBD, Algoa Park, Sidwell, Humewood, Stuandale, Markman, Summerstrand, Neave Industrial, Koega, Swartkops, Newbrighton / Kwazakele, Motherwell, Westering, Framesby

North West: Potchefstroom