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Wi-Fi and Heterogeneous networks. Fabio Rodriguez. Users Want more data. Mobile data traffic growth Mobile broadband subscriptions up Metro densification More devices, more Wi-Fi capable devices and more Wi-Fi usage on Wi-Fi capable devices (Wi-Fi devices doubling). 33%. 27%. Cellular.
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Wi-Fi and Heterogeneous networks Fabio Rodriguez
Users Want more data • Mobile data traffic growth • Mobile broadband subscriptions up • Metro densification • More devices, more Wi-Fi capable devices and more Wi-Fi usage on Wi-Fi capable devices (Wi-Fi devices doubling). 33% 27% Cellular Aug 2012 Apr 2013 Wi-Fi 67% 73% Source: Mobidia (2013)
However Today this is often the case Data rate can that harm your business?
heterogeneous networks Rethinking network performance
You want Seamless user experience + + + Improve Densify Add
Main Unit Small RBS Small RRU Small RRU Small RBS Small RRU Small RRU Macro RBS AP AP The result: One Network Core network / controller Internetgrade
Wi-fi is integrated into the mbb offering Today Vision Mobile Broadband 2G 3G 4G Performance indicator Public WiFi Carrier & Public WiFi Coverage & Access technology Operator controlled access(2G/3G/4G/WiFi) Performance & business visualizationCarrier WiFi performance guaranteedMonetize Carrier WiFi (part of data bucket) Technology visualizationWiFi performance not guaranteedCumbersome to monetize Carrier WiFi
More revenue potential through better access Free with Broadband Subscription [Churn Reduction] Public Free [Advertisers pay - display and push LBA] Public Paid [Hrly, Dly, Wkly...] DIRECT Other Carrier [Roaming Agreement] Other Carrier [Offload eg. $/Mbps/mo.] City Free Wi-Fi [City-owned mounting/power assets] WHOLESALE Stadiums SMB and Chains Special Events OPERATOR MANAGED SERVICES to ENTERPRISE
Case 1: OMNI HOTELS “With nearly 50 percent of our guests using Wi-Fi and their bandwidth demands continuing to accelerate, we sought a high-performance network partner which could ensure we continue to serve our customers’ needs on a ‘go-forward basis’. • Richard Tudgay, VP of information technology for Omni Hotels
Case 2: St. Pancras Station • Serves 45 million commuters • 30 BelAir100 APs provide ubiquitous coverage of station common areas • Wi-Fi service is free: • Attract travelers • Promote extended stay • Augment cellular capacity
Case 3: Ad-Based WIFI (US) Push ads to handheld devices via WIFI on bus station or airport / Mall Getting off @ Columbus Circle? Get 20% off any breakfast item when showing this ad today! 20% Location based Pop-up ad appears End-user connects to WIFI Push ads to handheld devices via WIFI at arena End-user connects to WIFI Pop-up ad appears Your next visit could be on us!!
Case 4:Wi-fi in Korea Free Wi-fi now offered at public areas nationwide. Wi-Fi complementing MNOs strategy through user experience. Operator revenues 5% CAGR ARPU 5%-20% (2012) Wi-Fi traffic growth under 40%. Service ARPU (KRW 000) 35 30 SKT 25 KT LGU+ 20 Q1 2011 Q1 2012 Q1 2013 Data traffic (TB/Month) 3G 4G WiFi Jan-12 Apr-13
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