First off many customers question what is a social WiFi network? A social wifi network is a public WiFi wireless free zone that enables users to connect their smart phones and tables to the internet by logging in with their social media account (Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or email).
There are hardware providers such as Ruckus and Meraki that offers you built in software in their cloud based access point and controllers but they don't offer you the option to fully deploy the social WiFi media aspect. Ruckus and Cisco Meraki are great products but they work even better when you deploy a solution such as Aislelabs or purplewifi. Aislelabs a well known company in the Greater Toronto area works with a well known vendor www.connectsim.ca.
When working with other hardware vendors or deploying a non Meraki solution you will need to manage your content filtering, bandwidth restrictions and more by either a software application or a hardware controller application. The cost of a software application could be as high as $2500 plus 1 license to manage 1 access point. As an alternative you could use expensive software to manage your content and bandwidth.
Connectsim's software solution enables a restaurant or retail company to utilize their social WiFi software that works with their compatible wireless hardware. Their solution offers the retail or restaurant owner to have a fully managed campaign that takes care of content filtering, bandwidth restrictions so users don't burn through your internet rates.
Depending on the package you select their managed offerings also include free SEO monthly keyword packages and a whole set of corporate branding packages. Their Mid level marketing package includes restaurant design menus displaying Free WiFi zone on each page, free retractable roll up banners, free design table covers, high end glossy coasters with a logo and displaying Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn login, facebook website design and twitter design and they also manage your yearly facebook and twitter pages.
To summarize what you'll need to run a basic social WiFi campaign is the license from Connectsim that will cost roughly $25-$30/month but this doesn't include any assistance or setup just documentation from their website. This monthly fee is for one sensor or access point ,if you require more wireless coverage you will need a second license. Basic fees from many vendors will not include the advanced features of coupon management, splash screen management, content filtering or bandwidth filtering. Its best to contact a local managed WiFi social provider in your area. Connectsim ships through North America and all you'll have to do is send them a diagram with your retail or restaurant schematic and they'll ship you out a fully configure splash page Social WiFi product.
There are hardware providers such as Ruckus and Meraki that offers you built in software in their cloud based access point and controllers but they don't offer you the option to fully deploy the social WiFi media aspect. Ruckus and Cisco Meraki are great products but they work even better when you deploy a solution such as Aislelabs or purplewifi. Aislelabs a well known company in the Greater Toronto area works with a well known vendor www.connectsim.ca.
When working with other hardware vendors or deploying a non Meraki solution you will need to manage your content filtering, bandwidth restrictions and more by either a software application or a hardware controller application. The cost of a software application could be as high as $2500 plus 1 license to manage 1 access point. As an alternative you could use expensive software to manage your content and bandwidth.
Connectsim's software solution enables a restaurant or retail company to utilize their social WiFi software that works with their compatible wireless hardware. Their solution offers the retail or restaurant owner to have a fully managed campaign that takes care of content filtering, bandwidth restrictions so users don't burn through your internet rates.
Depending on the package you select their managed offerings also include free SEO monthly keyword packages and a whole set of corporate branding packages. Their Mid level marketing package includes restaurant design menus displaying Free WiFi zone on each page, free retractable roll up banners, free design table covers, high end glossy coasters with a logo and displaying Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn login, facebook website design and twitter design and they also manage your yearly facebook and twitter pages.
To summarize what you'll need to run a basic social WiFi campaign is the license from Connectsim that will cost roughly $25-$30/month but this doesn't include any assistance or setup just documentation from their website. This monthly fee is for one sensor or access point ,if you require more wireless coverage you will need a second license. Basic fees from many vendors will not include the advanced features of coupon management, splash screen management, content filtering or bandwidth filtering. Its best to contact a local managed WiFi social provider in your area. Connectsim ships through North America and all you'll have to do is send them a diagram with your retail or restaurant schematic and they'll ship you out a fully configure splash page Social WiFi product.
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