Colocation
SWAP Site Solution Service
Traditional, wireless telecommunications operators and broadcasters built, owned and operated their own networks of tower sites. In recent years, the emergence of independent site providers, such as SWAP Technologies & Telecoms Ltd which finance, build and own site networks that can be shared by multiple carriers have revolutionized the way in which such carriers do business.
By leasing existing sites from independent site providers such as SWAP Technologies & Telecomms, wireless carriers can direct more of their scarce financial and human resources to more critical needs.
The problems usually encountered by the operator in building their base station which include but not limited to site acquisition, BTS material availability, community issues, sites maintenance, huge initial capital outlay, and the need to be on air with a specific time limit, all these could be strenuous and very challenging to the operator. However, these could be prevented if there is an already built base station maintained by an independent site provider in a leasing arrangement. This is where SWAP Technologies & Telecomms comes in to bridge the gap, in order to enable the operator have a ready made base station on a lease arrangement. The site can always be co- located among 2 or more operators.
Benefits to Operator
- Guaranteed network availability of 99.9%.
- 24/7 power availability.
- Roll out volume increased for same capital expenditure i.e. SWAP Technologies & Telecoms puts up capital expenditure for shared sites.
- Lower cost of ownership due to multi tenant effect
- Tower ready for occupation, which enables the operator to be on air within the shortest period of time.
- Generate more revenue
- Rapid expansion of customer base
- Become more competitive
- Reduced CAPEX
- Reduced operational expenses
A typical Colocation site built by SWAP includes the following features:
55/ 60m Medium duty tower structure to house antennas for at least 3 operators based on 3 panel antennas with microwaves dishes for backhaul configuration. Secure, air conditioned shelter within compound for at least 3 operators with each operator having a dedicated shelter space. DC power provided through Swap Technologies & Telecomms owned and managed batteries and rectifiers
- Vertical space for typical GSM/CDMA/WIMAX antenna configuration on tower (ready for immediate occupation)
- Vertical space on tower for fixing transmission equipment (microwave)
- Air conditioned equipment shelter per operator
- Remote monitoring of site plus equipment 24 X 7
- Guaranteed supply of power – PHCN plus 2 generators
- Concrete base for outdoor BTS equipment as required by the operator
- 99.9% up time
Commercial Terms
Lease /Rental Regional Based & Negotiable
Region: Nigeria Federation
Payment Mode: by direct debit transfer into Swap Account with a designated bank.
Payment: To be guaranteed via an ISO (irrevocable standing order) to be signed by the operator.
Timing: payment to be received quarterly in advance and least by 3rd working day of the beginning of each quarter.
Contract Duration: 5 - 10 years (renewable)
Number of sites: 700 sites in various locations for the first phase.
