As telecom service providers are looking to deploy Wi-Fi networks based on Hotspot 2.0, Alepo and Ruckus are demonstrating how service providers can leverage their existing infrastructure to maximize the potential of secure Wi-Fi offload.
Sri Lanka Telecom selected the Ruckus/Alepo carrier-class WiFi solution in order to boost its ADSL data service offerings with a network of Wi-Fi hotspots. Sri Lanka Telecom aims to offer Wi-Fi access to existing postpaid ADSL customers, as well as prepaid casual or one-time customers.
“Our carrier-grade Wi-Fi network provides a host of direct, targeted marketing opportunities for shop owners, companies and big brands within these environments,” said Dileepa Wijesundera, group CEO at Sri Lanka Telecom.
Sri Lanka Telecom last month said its overall group revenue grew 9 percent in Q1 2015 to Rs 16.7 billion – driven by outstanding performance of Mobitel. Net profit increased 207 percent to Rs 1.68 billion.
The holding company SLT posted 5 percent growth in revenue to Rs 9.87 billion — driven by local non-voice revenue streams such as data and broadband, enterprise, SME, wholesales sectors and IPTV. Mobitel revenue grew 12 percent to Rs 8.1 billion – powered by voice services.