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Syniverse Study Reveals Only 42 percent of World's Data Roaming is LTE
Syniverse
today released a study
of LTE roaming patterns, revealing that only 42 percent of
inter-regional data roaming taking place around the globe is LTE (News - Alert) while
non-LTE roaming traffic represents 58 percent. The study analyzed global
roaming traffic from across Syniverse's customer base of more than 1,000
mobile operators in six regions.
"By measuring global LTE roaming, we can see that the tipping point
hasn't occurred yet. In the harsh reality of competition today,
providing LTE roaming can be a differentiator, and Syniverse (News - Alert) is uniquely
positioned to enable the truly global experience," said Mary
Clark, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief of Staff, Syniverse.
"Because of our unrivaled scale as a platform at the center of mobile,
Syniverse is the only company capable of delivering this insight to
assess the global state of LTE, and our data shows that, despite early
5G momentum, 4G still has a long way to go."
Analysis of inter-regional traffic was divided into the key regions of
North America (U.S. and Canada for the purposes of this study); Latin
America; the Middle East and Africa; India; Europe; and Asia Pacific
(including Australia).
The Americas account for more than four times as much global LTE roaming
traffic than the rest of the world's regions combined. In fact, the
overwhelmng majority of inter-regional LTE roaming - 81 percent - takes
place between North America and Latin America.
The scarcity of inter-regional roaming outside of the Americas is put in
sharp contrast when looking at some regions more closely like Asia
Pacific, a region that includes some of the world's most advanced
wireless networks, where just 26 percent of its total outbound data
roaming volume is LTE traffic.
"Enabling LTE roaming is essential for operators to capture revenue from
4G, and later 5G," said Clark. "Our data suggests that routes across the
globe need to deploy the secure IPX backbone that is central to
accelerating the maturity of LTE networks and bringing 5G one step
closer. As mobile users demand more rich video experiences, operators
need to prioritize LTE roaming, directly linking the value that the
operator plays in that experience."
More Information
Further details about the findings of Syniverse's inter-regional LTE
roaming study, including additional data and supporting visuals can be
found at http://info.syniverse.com/LP-LTE-Tradewinds.
Syniverse IPX solution
The Syniverse
IPX provides the industry's largest global footprint that connects
to more than 820 operators, including over 230 direct connections, to
enable seamless voice and data services for their customers
internationally, including LTE data and voice (VoLTE) roaming.
In addition to unmatched global reach, reliability and security, the
Syniverse IPX also incorporates a range of features and services for
operators to comprehensively test, optimize and perfect their services
before commercial launch.
About Syniverse
Syniverse is the leading global transaction processor that connects
approximately 1,500 mobile service providers, enterprises, ISPs and OTTs
in nearly 200 countries and territories, enabling seamless mobile
communications across disparate and rapidly evolving networks, devices
and applications. We deliver innovative cloud-based solutions that
facilitate superior end-user experiences through always-on services and
real-time engagement. For more than 30 years, Syniverse has been
simplifying complexity to deliver the promise of mobility - a simple,
interoperable experience, anytime, anywhere. For more information, visit www.syniverse.com,
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