Although Service Providers initially offered only network access facilities (fixed/mobile - data, voice, etc.), they have added new, attractive services to their commercial offer, including services utilizing location-based awareness. Since the convergence of various mobile data technologies with the fixed network edge geographically extended Internet access availability to users, it has been increasingly interesting to offer users particular services related to their geolocation.

More details on such benefits, David Eror, CCNP and CCSI at NIL Data Communications, has gathered in this month's article.