GEC NEWS WIRETata Communications launched Wi-Fi+, a new Wi-Fi cloud communication solution, which enables mobile network operators’ customers to access the internet for calling, messaging, and data applications more seamlessly than ever. Through access to more than 21 million Wi-Fi hotspots globally, the new solution allows mobile network operators (MNOs) to offer their customers a high-quality mobile experience – whether at home or abroad – and generate additional revenues from Wi-Fi services.
Wi-Fi+ enables mobile network operators to bring their customers unlimited calling, messaging and data over high-quality, secure Wi-Fi. It harnesses Tata Communications’ Cloud RTC expertise and iPass’s more than 21 million Wi-Fi hotspots in more than 100 countries, creating a huge meshed network of borderless, global connectivity. It requires users to log in just once – after this, they are automatically connected to the closest participating Wi-Fi hotspot, even if they travel to a different city, country or continent.
Christian Michaud, Senior VP of Strategy, Product and Business Development at Tata Communications’ Service Provider Group said, “To date, the high cost of mobile data has put people off from using high-bandwidth applications such as video calling and music streaming services while on the move. And when travelling abroad, many users avoid making calls and texting too – resulting in lost revenues for MNOs. Our new solution tackles this issue head-on.”
