1. Offering Managed Wi-Fi for Better Internet and Security
Paul Lambert, CTO ReadyNet

2. The humble Wi-Fi router
Behold
The humble Wi-Fi router

3. The Humble Wi-Fi AP/Router
What does it do for you?
Provides Internet Access
Internet Security
Wi-Fi connectivity
Ethernet connectivity
Wi-Fi Camera Network

4. What more can your Wi-Fi Router do?

5. The Humble Wi-Fi AP/Router
What more could it do for you?
Remotely managed Wi-Fi services
Manage device internet access
Internet streaming/content caching
Internet productivity audits
Remote IT management gateway
Separate Wi-Fi Camera Bandwidth
Redundant 4G LTE backup

6. Why have a remotely managed router?

7. Challenges in Wi-Fi Inconsistent or inadequate Wi-Fi coverage
Underperforming gateway routers
Wi-Fi interference issues
Growing number of devices
Lack of network visibility
Unknown congestion
Lack of VoIP QOS
High bandwidth devices

8. Strengthen Your Service
Support a standard Wi-Fi AP/Router
Identify cause of bandwidth overages
Lookup forgotten Wi-Fi passphrases
Instant problem resolution
Simple installation/VoIP QOS
Reduce on-site service calls

9. How to Sell a Managed-Router?
High-quality / reliable router
No need to go to Best Buy
Peace of mind / guaranteed performance
Better support (lookup forgotten Wi-Fi passphrases, etc.)
Quick/Instant problem resolution
Save money (small monthly fee, less service calls, no need to buy expensive router)

10. Service Provider Benefits
80% Less time for router installation.
30% Fewer calls from customers.
40% Less time troubleshooting over the phone.
40% Fewer truck-rolls.
100% VoIP QOS problems resolved
Extra $$$

11. TR-069 Industry Standard Available in low-cost cloud hosted solution
Traditional commercial ACS server cost ~$10K-20K initial setup
Open-source versions available for free

12. Integrate into your CRM
Reduce call-center troubleshooting.
Increase customer delight w/call-center.

13. Top 3 reasons
Happy customers buy more services
Faster installation and resolution
Additional recurring (RMR)

14. What else does the customer want?
Wi-Fi speeds are great!
What else does the customer want?

15. The pain
Families are less connected in a more connected world

16. The pain Screen addiction Productivity issues Poor time-management
School performance
Relationship damage
Health concerns
Family relationships

17. Problems create your opportunity
Families are willing to pay for a desperately needed way to manage their internet.
Businesses willingly pay for increased employee productivity.
$$ RMR Opportunity $$

18. Keep out unwanted content
Better Home Internet
Manage screen time
Transparency
Keep out unwanted content
TAKE BACK THE INTERNET!

19. Productivity at Work TAKE BACK THE INTERNET! Eliminate distractions
Increase productivity
Transparency
TAKE BACK THE INTERNET!

20. Custom Schedules

21. Powerful Filters

22. Activity Tracking

23. Simple to use
Cloud-based
controls

24. Managed-Router RMR Example:
Investment/Costs
$ $90.00/router hardware costs
$ $1.00/router/month cloud software
Revenues
Homes pay $5 - $10/month (6 to 9 month payback)
Businesses pay $20 - $30/month (2 to 6 month payback)

25. Improve your customer lives and you’ll increase your ROI
Lower Expenses
Managed Router
Competitively Priced
Increase Revenue
Device Limits enabled

26. Thank you!
Questions? Comments?