Reflex will deploy Nokia’s Broadband Network Gateway solution to modernise and scale its wholesale network and onboard ISPs faster
Nokia says Reflex is to deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernise and scale its network in South Africa. The vendor says its solution will also enable faster onboarding of ISPs, and Reflex will benefit from better use of space and power. Reflex’s deployment is based on Nokia’s 7750 SR-1 platform, integrated with Carrier-Grade [Network Address Translation (CG-NAT).
With this rollout, Reflex will expand its network across South Africa and optimise operations.
VISP offering
Charles Castle, Commercial & Sales Executive at Reflex Carrier Solutions, explains, “Reflex’s mission is to give every ISP in South Africa an instant, carrier-grade on-ramp to a truly Tier 1 network. Being a value-added reseller of Nokia, we believe in the solutions they provide so much that we deploy it in our core network ourselves.
“By integrating Nokia’s 7750 SR-1 Broadband Network Gateways and carrier-grade NAT into the Reflex backbone, we are adding capacity and intelligence while reducing space, power and complexity. The result is a future-ready platform that is scalable, secure and always-on – delivering unrivalled uptime, rock-solid redundancy and the high-speed performance our partners need, to grow with confidence.
“With Nokia as our technology partner, Reflex can light up new services for ISPs nationwide in days instead of months, ensuring that the ISPs who rely on our VISP [virtual internet service provider] offering – and the communities they serve – enjoy the best possible broadband experience today and far into the future, supported by our highly accredited local engineering teams,” Charles concluded.
Neutral host model
“Working with partners like Reflex from Myriad Group, which recognises the importance of Neutral Host models providing flexible and scalable networks, is crucial in addressing the connectivity challenges across South Africa,” said Toni Pellegrino, Managing Director of South Africa and Head of Network Infrastructure for Southern and Eastern Africa at Nokia.
