WiFi Hotspots

All you need to know

As a business owner or manager, you are well aware of the bottom line benefits enjoyed by hotels, bars, restaurants and retail outlets, who retain the loyalty of their customers. Hospitals are fast chaging from a benefit to a necessity for the business traveller and computer aware general public alike, they are a technological advancement that you sibly can't afford to ignore anymore!

What are hotspots?

For the customer:

A Hotspot means that customers can access the Internet without the
hassle of wires or cables, giving them freedom to be online whenever
and wherever they want throughout their visit.

For you:

The Hotspot in a Box (HiB) is a product that enables you to provide
chargeable or free wireless Internet access to all customers of your
establishment.

How does it work?

It's as easy as 1, 2 and 3

The customer purchases (or receives free of charge) an access number ticket from the reception or cashier, which then authorizes Internet usage for a specified period e.g. 3 hours, 10 hours, etc.. Customes can also purchase internet access time online by credit card, via a friendly web interface.
The customer's wireless enabled laptop computer, PDA, Wi-Fi enabled MP3 device or mobile phone automatically detects your hotspot and displays instructions on how to connect - this is as simple as entering the access number printed on the ticket or by paying by credit card online.
The system then provides the customer with Internet access for the allotted time period.

What will an Azotel-Ocean hotspot do for me?

Attract more customer in bars, restaurants and public areas, retain a greater
occupancy rate in hotels, by enabling customers to keep in touch and remain
productive.
Maintain control of the service:- decide on billing levels, charging periods, areas if
coverage, allow free access to specified websites, such as your own business
webstie, Fáilte Ireland, advertiser's website, etc.
Benefits from flexible billing models.
Retain a high percentage of revenue generated from the service.
Receive marketing support from Azotel-Ocean in the form of advertising your
Hotspot location on our website, print media and on notice boardsm etc.
Azotel-Ocean will administer and maintain the service minimizing hassle or cost for
your business.
Access to loacal technical support via website, email or telephone.

But do I need a Hotspot?

The value of providing wireless Internet access within hotels, bars, restaurants and other public locations has already been proven, with over 35% of the larger hospitality business offering some form of hotspot service.
Mobile professionals now seek out establishments that provide Internet hotspots, so that they can remain in touch with their office resources, wherever they travel.
Owners and managers are quickly realizing that hotspot-enablin their business will help increase their customer and/or occupancy rate, retain customer and generate a substantial revenue stream for them.

What equipment will I need?

The components of HiB (Hotspot in a Box) are:

Our wireless broadband connection to the Internet fully installed.
The HiB control station, that is located within one of our regional data
centers.
One or more wireless access points and antennae to provide full coverage
within your premises.

We will perform a full site survey of your premises to determine the optimum
number of access points and antannae that you will need to provide your
required level of service meaning minimum disruption to yout business and no
unnecessary equipment!

For further information on any of our products or services, please contact us on +353 (0)58 64030 or by Email info@oceantelecom.ie.