Cosmote will broadcast TEDxKalamata entitled "Limits" live from the theater of Ancient Messina on Saturday, June 7, 2014. In collaboration with OTE, they will cover all the telecommunication needs of the expected 2,000 visitors, overcoming the "limits" that require a provincial archaeological site not to have access to the Internet.
Free wireless Internet access is provided by the Wi-Fi network that has been set up at the archaeological site, especially for TEDxKalamata. The Wi-Fi network covers the entrance, the cafeteria, the ancient theater and a Cosmote promotional point.
As the company explains to tech.in.gr, a wide WLAN network consisting of 29 Cisco access points was set up, with support for the 802.11 a/g/n protocols - 802.11g operates at the 2.4GHz frequency and 802.11a at 5 GHz, with 802.11n being able to operate in both bands. These access points enable WLAN access to a wide variety of devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones), with higher speeds of up to 250Mbps, while the permitted radiation limits according to ETSI have been taken into account.
The management and control of the WLAN network, for maximum efficiency, is done centrally via two Wireless Controllers installed on site. The transmission of traffic is done via a local wireless network of Ethernet microwave links to the nearby OTE fixed node for the Internet feed.
Cosmote's mobile network was further enhanced for the needs of the event up to 75Mbps. To do this, a 2G, 3G and fourth generation 4G mobile base station has been sent to the archaeological site. Both the 4G station and the transmission network have been configured so that the speeds offered can reach 75Mbps.
Broadband Internet in Mavromati and Zerbisia
As the OTE Group notes, in the general context of upgrading its network, it planned and implemented a special project for the development of a broadband access network in ancient Messina.
This is a long-term project through which high-standard, stable broadband services are provided, even in difficult-to-access and smaller settlements in the wider area.
This fixed broadband project in the region is ongoing. Today, it has been completed in the areas of the settlements of Mavromati (near the archaeological site of Messini) and Zerbisia, whose residents can now enjoy high-speed and reliable fixed broadband connections.
