Nokia introduces new, carrier-grade in-home Wi-Fi solution
October 09 2017 - 9:01AM
- Nokia Wi-Fi solution for carriers provides unmatched gigabit
coverage to every corner of the home, getting rid of dead zones and
interference
- New Broadcom Air-IQ technology allows for identification of 17
unique interference sources through both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi
spectrums
9 October 2017
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today introduced its carrier-grade,
in-home Nokia Wi-Fi, which will bring an unmatched gigabit
connectivity experience to every corner of the home. The Nokia
Wi-Fi portfolio consists of a new line of Wi-Fi gateways and
extenders, and ensures that any service - be it video, gaming or
plain surfing - is possible with a superior user experience. In
addition, the Wi-Fi experience and coverage is optimized by
industry first Wi-Fi interference detection and identification.
For service providers, the Nokia solution will result in happier
subscribers and help decrease Wi-Fi related support
costs.
Around 30% of calls to a Communication Service Provider's (CSP)
helpdesk today are related to poor in-home connectivity. While
CSP's have been bringing gigabit broadband connections to the home,
they typically don't control the in-house coverage situation. With
the Nokia Wi-Fi portfolio, CSPs will be able to offer a managed
whole-home Wi-Fi solution which will reduce customer churn and
provide opportunities for new CSP services.
One of the main challenges of the in-home Wi-Fi network is
intermediate interference which can be caused by other Wi-Fi
devices (the neighbor's network for instance) or non-Wi-Fi devices
including microwaves, baby monitors, LTE, cordless phones and
wireless game controllers. This interference is even more
problematic in an apartment building with a large number of
neighbors.
By using Broadcom's BCM4363 WLAN chipset with Air-IQ technology,
Nokia is enabling best-in-class Wi-Fi performance by analyzing and
avoiding these interference effects, allowing the extension of the
Gigabit experience to every corner of the home. Air-IQ helps to
minimize connectivity issues, significantly reducing the associated
helpdesk costs and number of truck rolls required for a service
provider.
Nokia's meshed Wi-Fi solution consists of a premium and basic
tier which will provide a flexible solution to meet every type of
deployment needs. The Nokia Wi-Fi gateways can identify as much as
seventeen different interference sources occurring at 2.4 GHz or 5
GHz, outperforming any current product on the market, which
typically detects about four. With the knowledge and statistics
provided by Air-IQ, the Nokia wireless gateways can choose the best
channel of operation or band, steering devices to avoid disruptive
interference.
Federico Guillèn, president of Nokia Fixed Networks,
said: "Everyone knows how tedious malfunctioning Wi-Fi networks
can be. People demand instant connectivity and perfect coverage
throughout their homes. Nokia in-home Wi-Fi delivers just that.
Nokia Wi-Fi will be a great tool for service providers to increase
customer loyalty and focus on new revenue streams. As they lease
the central home gateway and have a trusted relationship with
subscribers, they have a key role to play in delivering the Digital
Home."
Greg Fischer, senior vice president and general manager,
Broadband Carrier Access, said: Broadcom is excited to partner
with Nokia to bring to market the unique advantages of Air-IQ
technology. Wi-Fi is becoming a managed service offering at many
broadband operators around the world and, as a result, the unique
insight provided by Air-IQ becomes essential to ensure
best-in-class performance while minimizing total cost of
ownership."
Chris DePuy, Founder and Technology Analyst at 650
Group, said: "The home Wi-Fi market is undergoing
a revolution as consumers demand smarter, coordinated Wi-Fi systems
that can scale seamlessly as additional wireless devices are
added. In recent years, growth rates of Wi-Fi Extenders and
Mesh Wi-Fi systems have outpaced other consumer wireless
infrastructure devices."
Join Nokia at Broadband World Forum 2017, booth E104, and
discover how we can help you navigate the possibilities of the
connected world to enable new experiences in people's lives each
day.
Interesting links
- Nokia Intelligent Access website
- Nokia Intelligent Access Press Release
- Nokia Digital Home website
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