Nokia introduces new, carrier-grade in-home Wi-Fi solution
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* 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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