COUNTRY FOCUS : AUSTRALIA
About Encapto
Encapto is a leading Australian-based company specializing in building user engagement , configuration , reporting and control systems for WiFi networks . Developed by WiFi integrators with over a decade of experience , Encapto provides sophisticated WiFi solutions to clients around the globe . The company focuses on simplifying network management for operators and delivering high-quality features that meet the evolving needs of network owners .
The mesh capability means these networks can also be cost-effectively scaled through the installation of simple nodes to deliver premium-grade Wi-Fi to community halls , health centres , schools and other public buildings .
In addition , the Encapto platform enables mesh networks to be extended to in-the-home Wi-Fi services using a ‘ freemium ’ model that ensures free access to basic services , and commercialisation opportunities for premium levels of connectivity . p remoteness , high levels of social disadvantage , and low levels of digital literacy ,” said Clarke .
“ For First Nations communities , smartphones are the primary way of accessing online services but in the past connectivity has been slow , unreliable and expensive . Providing free connectivity to residents in these communities is a critical first step in enabling them to access the services they need .”
Driving digital inclusion
OpenRoaming allows users with varying technical skills to easily move between different Wi-Fi and cellular networks through a profile installed on their mobile device , which automatically authenticates them while ensuring the highest standards of security and data privacy . By allowing users to automatically connect to the nearest Community Wi-Fi Hub without repeated logins , OpenRoaming will provide uninterrupted connectivity .
Voice over Wi-Fi is a particularly important feature in this region , where communities such as Haasts Bluff / Ikuntji and Nturiya have no cellular service .
In future , Easyweb Digital hopes to support the development of educational resources and training programs to promote new digital skills in these communities – as well as developing a helpline and a smartphone app to support its Wi-Fi customers .
The deployment of Community Wi-Fi Hubs with OpenRoaming is based on Cambium Networks XV2-2T0 outdoor Wi-Fi APs and XV2-21X indoor APs , Encapto software and Easyweb managing and deploying the end-to-end solution , which includes solar-powered cabinets and mesh network backhaul for continuity of service , using GEO and LEO satellites .
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