The Infrastructure Division provides operators with the ability to integrate and operate networks rapidly, through the deployment of highly skilled and experienced Technical engineering and project management staff. These specialised staff will work with our in-country staff and partners, to ensure that the deadlines are met in an efficient, but cost effective manner.

This includes:

• Satellite solutions
• Broadband networks
• Point-to-multi-point communications
• Fibre-optic systems
• Network management solutions

 

Venture Telecomms services include:

• Site Acquisitions
• Site Surveys
• Site Design
• Base Stations
• Microwave and Fibre Roll outs
• RF Communications
• Infrared
• SDH and DSL Projects
• Commissioning
• Civil engineering
• Project Management
• Training
• Support services

AstraBase (Base Station)
The AstraBase is a compact “floating platform” concept, easy to transport and an all stainless

steel unit, consisting of bolt together units. No concrete, tools, cranes, water or machinery required. With multi user scalability the operator will be able to upgrade to VAN. Cost saving, AstraBase versus conventional base, is between 18% and 30% depending on the country and the availability of raw materials for the conventional base.
 

Features :	Site Acquisition Advantages :
Ease of Installation No specialised construction equipment Easy to transport to Remote Areas (Low mass and space) Low component weights (2 men per any part) No Concrete – no Water – no machinery Quick deployment – 10 days operational (conventional base 28 days) Multi-user Capability Wind loadings Accommodation (private and secure containers for each operator) Smallest Footprint (approx 50 sq m)	Small footprint Less leasing costs Lease demands – removable Local Authorities – regarded the AstraBase in definition as a non permanent structure No rebar Less transport – one trip No container or generator plinth, no civils for fencing, no manhole Duration of construction – less LOA, less management fees
Advantages :	Benefits to the operator :
No Excavation (only leveling) Light individual components (no cranes) No Waiting for Concrete to Cure Ballast could be sand or gravel Compact site (8m diameter for 42m Tower) No piling needed, only 60kpa soil bearing capacity versus 150kpa for conventional base	No specialised construction equipment Fastest deployment Price negotiations leverage on site lease renewal Small footprint (less leasing costs - 50m2) No Local Authority approval Low Maintenance Multi-user design Removable (re-useable at another site)