A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that almost 50% of data traffic generated by mobile phones, tablets and other 3G/4G connected devices, will be offloaded to Wi-Fi and Small Cell networks this year. Why is this significant? This shift provides relief on providers over-stretched networks. Another benefit is that it allows providers to partner with existing Wi-Fi networks and launching their own carrier grade Wi-Fi solutions. In addition, 4G technologies such as LTE along with other wireless technologies are enabling Operators to provide new services and next generation connected devices such as smart glasses.
Report author Nitin Bhas had this to say:
While a 4G connection need not necessarily mean more data usage, consumers are in fact adapting to faster speeds and more data services, which could lead to more data usage. This increase in user demand for services in turn creates new opportunities within different economic sectors including commerce, energy, health and education, completing a cycle of demand.
Other findings include:
- Mobile data traffic generated by Smartphones, Featurephones and Tablets will exceed 90,000 PB by 2017.
- North America and Western Europe will have the highest offload factor throughout the forecast period.
If you’re interested in the future of data traffic, take a look at this report as it will open your eyes to what the future looks like.
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Mobile Operators to See 50% of their Data Traffic Transfer To WiFi & Smart Cell This Year: Juniper
A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that almost 50% of data traffic generated by mobile phones, tablets and other 3G/4G connected devices, will be offloaded to Wi-Fi and Small Cell networks this year. Why is this significant? This shift provides relief on providers over-stretched networks. Another benefit is that it allows providers to partner with existing Wi-Fi networks and launching their own carrier grade Wi-Fi solutions. In addition, 4G technologies such as LTE along with other wireless technologies are enabling Operators to provide new services and next generation connected devices such as smart glasses.
Report author Nitin Bhas had this to say:
While a 4G connection need not necessarily mean more data usage, consumers are in fact adapting to faster speeds and more data services, which could lead to more data usage. This increase in user demand for services in turn creates new opportunities within different economic sectors including commerce, energy, health and education, completing a cycle of demand.
Other findings include:
If you’re interested in the future of data traffic, take a look at this report as it will open your eyes to what the future looks like.
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