Nokia launches carrier-grade home Wi-Fi suite

The product portfolio will consist of a line of Wi-Fi gateways and extenders for operators to offer their customers to improve the user experience and decrease Wi-Fi related support costs.

Operators will be able to offer a managed in-home Wi-Fi solution which aims to reduce the volume of customer support calls related to poor in-home connectivity and reduce churn.

The portfolio also utilizes a Broadcom WLAN chipset to analyze and avoid interference effects caused by other Wi-Fi and non Wi-Fi devices, minimizing connectivity issues. The Nokia Wi-Fi gateways can identify 17 different interference sources at both 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz.

“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 SVP and GM for broadband carrier access Greg Fischer said.

“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.”