INWI, the third largest telecommunications operator in Morocco, has selected Aptilo Networks Service Management Platform (SMP) and a mobile app developed by Smartcom to upgrade its public Wi-Fi service - Wifi7 dak - to a carrier grade service. The upgrade is intended to increase bandwidth, support network expansion and add new payment functionalities. The Wifi7dak service is made available to pre- and postpaid users who can purchase the service through vouchers and credit cards and also to roaming users.
With the new solution in place, a mobile user can log on to the service using the new mobile app which is available in the INWI online marketplace. The app offers the same functionality as a branded web portal while also providing INWI with valuable analytics and more granular control over the Wi-Fi service.
According to Aptilo, the solution provides highly scalable Wi-Fi services to increase INWI’s bandwidth capacity and support growth of the Wi-Fi network. It also allows INWI to easily integrate trusted 3GPP Wi-Fi access with SIM authentication and backhauling to the mobile core through GTP tunnels in subsequent deployment phases.
Julien Muller, Manager of Product and Services, Innovation, Strategy and Partnerships, INWI
We’re turning Wifi7dak into a true carrier-class Wi-Fi network with solutions from Aptilo and leading-edge apps from Smartcom. INWI reaffirms our commitment to customers with innovative services and a first-rate user experience.
Frédéric Servat, Key Account Manager, EMEA, Aptilo Networks
We are proud to be working with INWI and Smartcom on this project, enabling carrier-class Wi-Fi service that will support INWI’s continued growth.
