Mi-Fi Networks

What Mi-Fi Networks does

Mi-Fi Networks Pvt Ltd is an India-based cloud Wi-Fi solutions provider operating as a brand under Microsense Private Limited. The company offers a vertically-integrated stack combining proprietary hardware — including indoor and outdoor access points (Mi-Fi STD/PRO/AC STD/AC PRO/WJAS 400/ODN/AC PRO ODU), wireless LAN controllers (MN WLC 250-2000), and gateways supporting 100 to 5000 concurrent users (Mi-ADC series) — with a cloud management platform that delivers centralized authentication, billing, captive portal branding, and analytics across multiple hotspot locations.

The platform targets hotels and hospitality venues as the primary vertical, with secondary focus on restaurants, coffee shops, retail, airports, hospitals, and large enterprises. Hospitality-specific add-ons include a Room Management System (RMS) for in-room automation and an L3TV Smart TV solution integrated with PMS systems. Enterprise security is addressed via Wi-Fi Secure, which uses 802.1X policy-based authentication and supports integration with Active Directory and LDAP.

Mi-Fi generates revenue through three streams: one-time hardware sales of access points, WLCs, and gateways; recurring cloud Wi-Fi platform subscriptions for authentication, billing, and analytics; and advertising revenue enabled via captive portal ad-server integration for hotspot operators. Distribution occurs through direct enterprise field sales with 24x7 onsite support, Microsense authorized partners for hardware procurement, and a cloud-based self-service admin portal (cloud.mi-fi.com) for smaller venues. The company serves only the Indian market, with deployments claimed at 1000+ hotspots across airports, malls, hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, including over 4000 access points at ITC Hotels premium properties.

Name

Mi-Fi Networks

Legal name

Mi-Fi Networks Pvt Ltd

Website

https://mi-fi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mi-Fi Networks is an India-based cloud Wi-Fi solutions provider offering proprietary access points, gateways, and a centralized cloud platform with captive portal, authentication, and analytics, primarily serving hotels, hospitality chains, restaurants, airports, and enterprises across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Cloud Wi-Fi & Networking Solutions

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), All Other Telecommunications (5178)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDAFACAA

Enterprise Wi‑Fi Access Points (Indoor)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

SECONDARYHDAFAGAJ

Wireless Network Management (WLAN/Wi-Fi Controllers & Assurance)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Network Management, Monitoring & Control (NMS/SDN Controllers)

SECONDARYHDAFACAC

Wi‑Fi Controllers & WLAN Gateways (On‑prem/Virtual)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

SECONDARYHDAFACAB

Outdoor & Industrial/Rugged Wi‑Fi Access Points

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

SECONDARYHDAIAGAB

Managed Wi‑Fi & WLAN Services (Campus/Branch)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Telecommunications & Network Services/Private Networks & Managed Connectivity (Enterprise LTE/5G, Wi-Fi)

SECONDARYHDAFACAI

Carrier & Public Venue Wi‑Fi (Hotspot/Passpoint/NGH)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Networking Equipment & Components/Wireless LAN (Wi‑Fi) Infrastructure

Keywords

• Cloud Wi-Fi solutions
• Managed Wi-Fi hotspots
• Captive portal authentication
• Enterprise wireless networks
• Guest Wi-Fi analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of Wi-Fi access points, wireless LAN controllers (WLC), gateways (Mi-ADC series), and related networking equipment. Hardware is sold to hotspot operators including hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses.
2. Cloud Wi-Fi Services Subscription: Subscription-based cloud Wi-Fi platform providing authentication, billing, captive portal, analytics, and management capabilities for hotspot operators.
3. Advertising Revenue: Hotspot operators can earn extra revenue through integration of advertising server, displaying ads on the captive portal login page.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mi-Fi Networks provides a cloud-based Wi-Fi hotspot management platform that combines proprietary hardware (access points, Wireless LAN Controllers, and gateways) with a software stack enabling centralized authentication, billing, captive portal branding, and analytics for venue operators. Target buyers are hospitality chains, airports, restaurants, retail outlets, and hospitals that need guest Wi-Fi with branded login experiences, social/SMS/coupon authentication, customer data collection, and advertising revenue generation.

Product overview

Mi-Fi Networks offers a cloud-based Wi-Fi solution platform with hardware and software components. The core offering includes Mi-Fi Access Points (indoor and outdoor models including Mi-Fi STD, PRO, AC STD, AC PRO, WJAS 400, ODN, and AC PRO ODU), Mi-Fi WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) for centralized AP management (MN WLC 250/500/1000/2000), and Mi-Fi Gateways (Mi-ADC series supporting 100-5000 concurrent users). The platform integrates with add-on modules including Mi-Fi RMS for hotel room automation and Mi-Fi Smart TV Solution (L3TV) for in-room entertainment, plus Wi-Fi Secure for enterprise 802.1X authentication. The company also provides associated services such as ISP services, in-building cellular solutions, video surveillance, event webcasting, and IP telephony. Mi-Fi is a brand under Microsense, a Class A ISP in India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wi-Fi Secure: A secure Wi-Fi delivery solution for organizations, providing 802.1X-based authentication with personal username/password for each user.
• Mi-ADC Gateways
• MN WLC
• Giganet

Products and services

• Mi-Fi Cloud Wi-Fi Solution Cloud-based Wi-Fi hotspot solution that enables businesses to provide guest Wi-Fi access, engage customers in real-time, and leverage analytics for marketing and advertising purposes. Targets hotspot operators including hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, hospitals, and airports.
• Mi-Fi Access Points Wireless access points providing optimum coverage with dual-band support and PoE capability. Models include Mi-Fi STD, Mi-Fi PRO, Mi-Fi AC STD, Mi-Fi AC PRO, Mi-Fi WJAS 400, Mi-Fi ODN, and the AC PRO ODU secure Wi-Fi module with 802.11 b/g/n/ac support, user authentication before connection, WISPr/Hotspot 2.0 support, live user tracking, and usage statistics.
• Mi-Fi WLC (Wireless LAN Controller) Centralized management system for access points supporting dual-band APs, custom configuration provisioning, MAC and IP layer communication, certificate-based AP communication, and seamless wireless roaming. Models include MN WLC 250, MN WLC 500, MN WLC 1000, and MN WLC 2000.
• Mi-Fi Gateways (Mi-ADC Series) Application Delivery Controllers/gateways providing fully-fledged routing and firewall functionality with touch panel support. Models include Mi-ADC 100 (100 concurrent users), Mi-ADC 250 (250 users), Mi-ADC 500 (500 users), Mi-ADC 1000 (1000 users), Mi-ADC 2000 (2000 users), and Mi-ADC 5000 (5000 users).
• Mi-Fi RMS (Room Management System) Smart OS-based hotel room management system enabling guests to control lighting, curtains, temperature, and fan via bedside panel interface. Features energy efficiency controls, remote control, scene settings, bedside panel management, and lighting path automation.
• Mi-Fi Smart TV Solution (L3TV) In-room entertainment solution for hospitality environments featuring L3TV box, universal remote, wireless keyboard, middleware, and PMS integration.
• Wi-Fi Secure Enterprise-grade secure Wi-Fi delivery solution using 802.1X policy-based authentication where each device is authenticated before connecting, creating a personal tunnel between device and network. Developed by Microsense Private Limited for enterprise and educational customers.
• Mi-Fi Hotspot Management Portal Web-based portal enabling businesses to customize their guest Wi-Fi experience, match brand look and feel, define internet plans, choose login options (Social Media, SMS, Coupons), and access analytics and reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deploy within 24 hours with plug-and-play setup
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicrosensecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMicrosense is the parent company of Mi-Fi Networks and provides the manufacturing and distribution of Mi-Fi branded access points, WLC, and gateway products. Mi-Fi is Microsense's cloud Wi-Fi solution brand, with Microsense being a class A ISP that can provide bandwidth to hotspot operators.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• HPE Aruba Networking: HPE Aruba is a global leader in enterprise Wi-Fi access points, WLAN controllers, and cloud-managed networking (Aruba Central), directly competing with Mi-Fi's AP, WLC, and cloud-managed Wi-Fi portfolio across hospitality, healthcare, and large enterprises.
• Ubiquiti: Ubiquiti sells UniFi enterprise Wi-Fi access points and cloud management at aggressive price points, competing with Mi-Fi's AP and cloud Wi-Fi stack especially for SMB hospitality and retail venues.
• Juniper Networks (Mist AI): Juniper Mist delivers AI-driven enterprise Wi-Fi, WLAN assurance, and cloud management — directly overlapping Mi-Fi's enterprise AP, WLC, and cloud-management offering, especially for venues needing analytics-driven Wi-Fi assurance.
• Huawei: Huawei is a major enterprise Wi-Fi and campus networking vendor active across Asia, directly competing with Mi-Fi for AP, WLC, and managed Wi-Fi deals in Indian hospitality, transport, and large enterprise accounts.
• Ruckus Networks (CommScope): Ruckus is a longstanding competitor in hospitality and high-density Wi-Fi (hotels, airports, stadiums), overlapping Mi-Fi's core hospitality and public-venue segments with APs, controllers, and cloud management.
• Fortinet: Fortinet bundles secure enterprise Wi-Fi (FortiAP) with its security fabric and FortiGate, competing directly with Mi-Fi's Wi-Fi Secure 802.1X enterprise offering and managed Wi-Fi services for large organizations.
• Extreme Networks: Extreme Networks provides enterprise Wi-Fi, cloud management (ExtremeCloud), and venue analytics for hospitality, healthcare, and education — directly comparable to Mi-Fi's enterprise and hospitality Wi-Fi portfolio.
• Cisco Meraki: Cisco Meraki offers cloud-managed wireless access points, switches, and security with captive portal and analytics — a direct head-to-head competitor to Mi-Fi's cloud Wi-Fi, captive portal, and centralized authentication/billing stack for venues and enterprises.
• TP-Link Omada: TP-Link's Omada line offers SMB-focused cloud-managed Wi-Fi access points and gateways, competing with Mi-Fi's lower-tier access points and self-serve cloud Wi-Fi platform in restaurants, cafes, and small hotels across India.

Regional players

• D-Link (India): D-Link India sells networking and Wi-Fi equipment into the same Indian SMB, hospitality, and enterprise channels as Mi-Fi, making it a regionally relevant competitor for access points and managed Wi-Fi deals in India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mifinetworks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mi-fi-networks-private-limitted

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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