Sweden’s Aptilo Networks, which produces systems for managing mobile data services for 3G, Long Term Evolution (LTE), WiMAX, Wi-Fi and fixed broadband networks, is said to be working with three Brazilian operators to facilitate Wi-Fi mobile data offloading and carrier Wi-Fi services across that country, Telegeography.com reports.

It goes on to describe the Mobile network operators – TIM Brasil and Oi SA – as using the Aptilo Service Management Platform (SMP) to provide carrier Wi-Fi service with mobile data offloading, while the third – Linktel, which operates the largest independent network of hotspots in Brazil - is also using Aptilo for carrier Wi-Fi services.

In commenting on the tie-ups, Aptilo’s V-P for sales in Latin America, Jonas Jacobsson, said, “Large sporting events represent a significant opportunity for carriers to generate revenue and increase branding with Wi-Fi offloading. And Brazil will host some of the most exciting, highly anticipated sporting events, and Aptilo will be working with operators to leverage these opportunities, manage data traffic, and ensure a great Wi-Fi user experience.”