Carrier-grade Wi‑Fi built specifically for offload
RUCKUS Wi-Fi solutions are purpose-built for service provider use cases such as mobile data offload, especially in dense outdoor and public environments where cellular congestion is highest. Outdoor access points such as the RUCKUS T670 Outdoor Access Point are positioned for MDO use cases and engineered for high density, high throughput, and low latency.
Why it matters:
MDO fails if Wi‑Fi performance collapses under load. RUCKUS is optimized for exactly those conditions.
Proven alignment with service provider networks
RUCKUS positions MDO as a core service‑provider solution, not an afterthought. Mobile Data Offload is publicly highlighted as a key SP use case at MWC Barcelona 2026, alongside Wi‑Fi 7 infrastructure and cloud assurance.
Wi‑Fi 7 Mobile Data Offload Powered by RUCKUS AI
RUCKUS delivers carrier-grade, Wi-Fi 7 powered mobile data offload that works at scale—combining superior RF performance, seamless Passpoint® roaming, and AI-driven operations to maximize offload economics and elevate the subscriber experience.
Superior RF performance drives better subscriber experience
RUCKUS differentiates with patented adaptive antenna technology (BeamFlex® and interference mitigation that improves reliability in unlicensed spectrum.
- Higher successful attachment rates
- Fewer retries and drops
- More traffic
These are core requirements for carrier offload where Wi-Fi must behave predictably at scale.
Lower OpEx and better economics
RUCKUS brings Wi-Fi 7 into outdoor and service provider deployments, enabling:
- Higher capacity per AP
- Lower latency for real‑time applications
- Better performance in high-density venues
This directly improves the cost per bit economics of offload, allowing operators to carry more traffic on Wi-Fi instead of expensive licensed spectrum.
Seamless, secure roaming with Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint®)
RUCKUS supports Hotspot 2.0 / Passpoint®, which enables:
- Automatic network discovery and selection
- Secure, encrypted authentication
- Multiple roaming partners over a single SSID
This allows Wi-Fi to behave like cellular from the subscriber’s perspective—no portals, no manual login. Without seamless roaming, users stay on cellular even when Wi-Fi is available, killing offload ROI.
Powering Modern Mobile Networks with Smarter Wi‑Fi
AI-driven operations reduce OpEx
RUCKUS integrates MDO into its AI‑driven cloud platforms for:
- Network assurance
- Performance visibility
- Operational simplification
This reduces the operational overhead traditionally associated with large Wi‑Fi offload networks and lowers operational cost per offloaded gigabyte—not just better throughput.
Carrier-grade Wi-Fi as a complement to 4G/5G
RUCKUS MDO aligns with industry‑documented best practices where carrier‑grade Wi‑Fi complements 3GPP networks, relieving congestion in hot zones and improving user experience without replacing cellular.
Service Provider Wi-Fi built for 4G/5G offload
RUCKUS delivers carrier‑class Wi‑Fi solutions for service providers, integrating seamlessly with 4G/5G networks to ease congestion and elevate subscriber experience.
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FAQs
MDO is a network strategy where mobile data traffic is shifted from congested cellular networks to Wi‑Fi —freeing up licensed spectrum and improving service experience. It is used by telecom operators who need to manage surging mobile data demand and by enterprises looking to enhance connectivity and reduce reliance on costly cellular bandwidth. By integrating Wi-Fi with mobile core networks, MDO enables more cost-efficient use of network resources, increases capacity in high-traffic areas, and delivers and smoother user experience.
Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint®) improves how devices discover and join Wi-Fi hotspots by providing network information prior to association, enabling more automated and secure hotspot access and supporting roaming models.
RUCKUS notes outdoor APs are commonly used for service-provider mobile data offload, and the RUCKUS T670 is positioned as a Wi-Fi 7 outdoor access point designed for high-density, high-throughput, low-latency environments.