Kordia™ Metro Wi-Fi Description and Attributes

Kordia™ Metro Wi-Fi differs from the traditional Wi-Fi hotspot. The service is deployed as a ‘hot-zone’, providing coverage over the target area.

Coverage doesn’t rely on the business being open, selling service tokens or an end-user being located within or immediately surrounding the hotspot.

Advantages of deploying services in metro zones

End users are more certain of where the coverage area is
End users don’t have to look for hotspots
Mobile services (such as voice) can be provided within the coverage footprint as radio sites hand-off to each other
The service is not reliant on business operating hours
Coverage is designed and three dimensional as the radios are generally externally located
- service can be provided to surrounding buildings and public spaces
- service is not limited to the internal building space, as with a hotspot
Additional radios can be deployed to increase coverage and capacity as demand dictates

FEATURES	END USER BENEFITS
Broadband access based on industry standard Wi-Fi technology No special hardware or software required for end users (Already standard in many end-user devices and terminals).	No set-up fees (install or equipment) No monthly fees (pay on demand usage) No time limit or credit expiry No additional CPE required Use VoIP over Wi-Fi to avoid international roaming charges
Connect via a choice of Service Providers	Use your existing ISP email account and/or logon ISPs able to bundle services to their existing customers and to target new customers including visitors
Mesh network architecture	Roam between radio nodes (mobility) Roam between cities on one user account More flexible choice of locations - Hotzone utility rather than hotspot
Wholesale infrastructure	A number of service providers and applications can be supported off the same network infrastructure providing cost savings
Worldwide industry growth	Wireless is standard in many consumer electronic devices (laptops, PDA, phone, games consoles) Industry growth of +100% Demand for personal broadband is driving uptake and providing new opportunities

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