To make globally connected Wi-Fi hotspot possible, Sterlite Technologies announces Wi-Fi Roaming solution which enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to offer extended services of Wi-Fi roaming plans to subscribers. Designed and developed based on the WRIX architecture, Sterlite Tech’s Wi-Fi roaming solution enables CSPs to leverage full potential of Wi-Fi roaming. The solution can handle centralized authentication of roaming subscribers and manage partnership scenarios. It is interoperable with global roaming providers and supports various roaming standards including SIGTRAN and AAA proxy. Furthermore to set new standards and transform the overall Wi-Fi roaming experience, Operators can overcome the challenges of lack of standard roaming agreements and device standards, inconsistent user experience and irregular cost of roaming, seamless authentication, 3G/4G/LTE- Wi-Fi Interworking or monetization models and techniques.

The increasing number of hotspots across the globe has enabled the rise in use of Wi-Fi over other networks. Roaming users find it very useful to access Wi-Fi hotspot of other networks than consuming high cost 3G or 4G networks during their travel. CSPs with ready hotspot network or planning to deploy have great platform to harness the benefits of catering to roaming subscribers.

Considered a revolution in mobile data, Wi-Fi roaming enables users to seamlessly connect to Wi-Fi hotspots without having to constantly log in. The plan for achieving it is automated Wi-Fi connectivity by using SIM card credentials for authentication. This represents the biggest move towards universal connectivity data ever since the introduction of WAP, GPRS and subsequent mobile data standards.

For more information regarding the Wi-Fi roaming solution, please email us at sales@sterlite.com.