In association with Notava, Lemcon-Likusasa offer the uAxes policy based approach to 3G offloading. With uAxes, trusted Wi-Fi networks can be integrated with the operator’s 3G core network so as to permit seamless client based offloading of data traffic from the radio access network.
Examples of instances when 3G offloading would be used include:
• Periods of peak traffic on the radio access network
• Consistently heavy data users are always off-loaded
• As a means of improving the quality of service for selected data users.
A 3G operator deploying uAxes for data offloading immediately benefits as he defers the deployment of additional 3G network infrastructure, instead utilising ubiqitious low cost high-speed Wi-Fi network capacity.
The user experience is immediately improved during periods of 3G network congestion as the operator will typically schedule off-loading during this period.
