Nokia Siemens Network on Thursday signed a global reseller contract with Ruckus Wireless to help operators integrate Wi-Fi networks to deliver cost effective mobile broadband services.

As per agreement Nokia Siemens Networks will offer easily deployable and manageable Wi-Fi coverage as part of its comprehensive small cells portfolio. 

Nokia Siemens Networks will offer operators the complete line of Ruckus Wireless carrier class Smart Wi-Fi systems, including indoor and outdoor access points and controllers. It will also deliver the award winning Ruckus SmartCell Gateway 200.

The SCG 200 is a new category of wireless service gateways that allows operators to transparently accommodate mobile subscriber devices using trusted Wi-Fi access without requiring any client software. The SCG 200 seamlessly integrates Wi-Fi traffic into operator packet core networks through standard industry interfaces, providing a variety of offloading options.

Enhancing these products is the Nokia Siemens Networks Smart WLAN Connectivity solution. By seamlessly and smartly integrating Wi-Fi with mobile broadband networks, the solution enables subscribers to use both types of access transparently for a superior mobile broadband experience delivered very cost effectively by the operator.