What is WiFiStats.com?

Overview

Providing wireless Internet access has become an essential service for many libraries and businesses, but few are able to compile meaningful statistics on its use. WiFiStats.com can help you collect valuable information about how your WiFi hotspot is used while preserving your patron’s privacy.

Details
Setup
Simply update your existing captive portal to forward patrons to a specially crafted URL we provide you, usually after the patron agrees to an "Acceptable Use Policy". Our system will record basic information and forward the patron to your homepage. The process is fast and transparent to your patrons.
Information Collected
Our service will record the start time of each session and type of device used, in the most generic terms possible. No identifying information is collected about the patron or their device. No cookies or other means are used to further track your patron's activity.
Accessing Your Data
Through your password-protected customer portal, you will have access to a reports summarizing the data in easy to read charts. You will also have the option to download a complete backup of the data collected for you, in a convenient CSV file.
Privacy
The data collected for your organization will only be available to you. Collected information will not be shared with 3rd parties or made publicly available, unless so requested by an authorized representative of your organization.

Reports

Reports are composed of charts that make it easy to see trends in your WiFi usage. Your summary report will be available to you, with up-to-the-minute graphs, through your password-protected customer portal.

Details
Session Report
This report features charts displaying trends over time, as well as total sessions per month. There also charts showing the days and times with the most use, which may be useful for scheduling support staff.
Multi-Location Report
In addition to a standard report for each location, organizations with multiple locations will be have access to a Multi-Site Report. This report features charts derived from the collective wireless use across all of the locations and includes charts comparing WiFi use between locations.
Device Report
Knowing the types of devices your patrons carry with them can help you customize your environment to better suite them. This report will give you a break down of the type of devices being used on your wireless network, including device type, operating system, and web browser.

Sample Charts

Information collected for your organization will be collated and presented in easy to read charts. Each chart can be downloaded in a variety of formats for use in reports, presentations, and web pages.

Details
Timeline
Timeline Chart
See trends in WiFi use over extended periods of time.
Monthly Summary
Monthly Use Chart
Include monthly usage statistics in departmental or board reports.
Multiple Branches
Multi-Site Monthly Chart
See statistics for multiple sites collectively or by site.
Types of Devices
Device Type Chart
Learn more about the devices being used on your wireless network.
Session Start Time
Start Time Chart
See when patrons are starting their WiFi sessions and plan accordingly.
Add Charts to Printed Reports
How to save a chart
Download charts, in a variety of formats for use in printed reports.

Pricing

This service is offered as a yearly subscription for $125 for a single location organization. There is an additional charge of $45 per year for each branch (location) beyond the first.

Details

Included in an Annual Subscription

Your subscription will include the collection and storage of your statistical data. It also includes access to a password-protected customer portal with up-to-the-minute reports and the ability to export all of the raw data collected for your organization.

Custom Reports and Charts

Requests for custom reports or charts, beyond our standard offerings, will be priced on a per case basis, based on development time and urgency.

Payments

Payments may be made in the form of check, money order, or credit card via PayPal.

About Us

Building on over 20 years experience, the goal of Martocello Technologies is to develop IT services organizations may not have the time or resources to develop themselves. We want to provide solutions to common problems which are easy to implement and require little or no maintenance.