Voice Over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi)
WiFi To Be Primary Method of Voice Communications in 2020
When it comes to in-building voice solutions Wi-Fi is the best choice for multifamily. Wi-Fi can be deployed property-wide to offer seamless voice connectivity through an entire multifamily development including all units, corridors, amenity areas and outside spaces at a fraction of the cost of other solutions.
Wi-Fi Calling - The Ideal Solution for MDU/ MTU
Over 50% of voice calls originate over Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is the perfect solution for in-building voice - it is cost effective for building owners, quick to deploy, provides reliable voice coverage and high speed Wi-Fi internet! Wi-Fi is the most request amenity by today's residents and Spot On Wi-Fi solves the in-building cellular coverage problem!
To use Wi-Fi Calling as an in-building wireless solution, building owners need to procure a managed Wi-Fi internet service provider to ensure that voice traffic is consistent and prioritized. A Spot On Wi-Fi Calling network uses QoS (Quality of Service) and VPP (Voice Packet Prioritization) to manage the voice communications so residents have consistent and reliable coverage.
How does Wi-Fi Calling work?
Residents make calls the same way that they do over cellular - there is no difference to the resident. In fact, surveys done of residents show that they often don't even know what network they are using - they just care that it works! Spot On Wi-Fi Calling provides coverage throughout the entire property so that residents have voice coverage on their smartphones wherever they are.
Will 5G solve our in-building cellular coverage issues?
No, in fact if your property has 4G/LTE coverage issues inside, the likely hood is that the problem will worsen with the deployment of 5G because it operates at a lower frequency. The good news is that now the cellular and Wi-Fi industries are finally working together to compliment each other - cellular on the outside, Wi-Fi on the inside!
What Does Wi-Fi Cost to Deploy?
Wi-Fi is the most cost effective voice solution for multifamily buildings and also the most versatile. The average cost to deploy Wi-Fi in a MDU/MTU is $0.40/ sq. ft., often 1/5 of the cost to deploy a traditional DAS.