Category Archives: Mobile Devices

Measuring Mobile Traffic Optimization: Connections and Time Connected

Posted on July 8, 2014 by SEVEN Networks

Signaling messages occur at a deep layer in the network, and therefore are not directly observable. This means that we must rely on other metrics to determine the efficacy of technologies for optimizing mobile traffic with respect to signaling activity. … Continue reading →

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Taming Mobile Signaling Shown to Reduce Wireless Carrier Costs

Posted on October 21, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

Carriers have long known that unnecessary mobile signaling increases their costs, because it forces them to add capacity to maintain service levels. Many carriers are aware of potential countermeasures, such as signaling optimization, but have been uncertain about how much … Continue reading →

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All Mobile Signaling Is Not Created Equal – Unnecessary Signaling Defined

Posted on August 8, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

It is well established that mobile signaling is a primary driver of congestion in carrier networks. Carriers lack control over the behavior of chatty mobile apps, and apps are not optimized to make the most efficient use of network resources. … Continue reading →

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Open Channel Platform Now Offers Plug-and-Play In-Network Option

Posted on June 27, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

Software Provides Outstanding Time-to-Value for Mobile Operators Historically, in-network deployment of software solutions for mobile data networks has been (for the most part correctly) perceived as laborious, complex, and time consuming. There are several drivers of this complexity, including the … Continue reading →

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Boom Time in Carrier Wi-Fi

Posted on May 20, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

There’s a boom underway for carrier Wi-Fi as many carriers realize that LTE won’t be enough to meet the predicted growth in bandwidth demand for mobile Internet services. Industry research firm Infonetics predicts that the carrier Wi-Fi equipment market will … Continue reading →

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“All You Can App” Mobile Services

Posted on April 30, 2013 by SEVEN Networks

There’s a new buffet coming to your smartphone soon. It’s called “all you can app” (AYCA). The idea is that smartphone users will be able to choose from a menu of service plans that, for a fixed monthly subscription, include … Continue reading →

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As Android Goes, So Goes the Network

Posted on November 9, 2012 by SEVEN Networks

The market growth in smartphones that has brought us the wireless data tsunami is showing no signs of slowing, according to Q2 2012 handset shipment numbers from IDC.  Android’s growing lead in the market, though, has some implications for wireless … Continue reading →

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What’s your smartphone doing while in your pocket for the 22 hours you’re not using it?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Isabelle Dumont

A recent survey from O2 in the UK shows that mobile users consume less and less minutes making phone calls, but spend more and more time on their device checking the web, listening to music, playing games and being social. … Continue reading →

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App Developer Survey: Mobile Apps Probably Aren’t Going to Get More Efficient

Posted on July 10, 2012 by SEVEN Networks

One of the key factors in the signaling and data bandwidth tsunami that is impacting wireless networks around the world are smartphone apps, which ping the network constantly so that users have the most updated data on demand. While this … Continue reading →

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iPad and GalaxyTab Put the Pressure on Carrier Networks

Posted on January 5, 2011 by mluna7

Operator networks are already experiencing tremendous challenges with the amount of data of being accessed and shared with smartphones. The introduction of tablets such as the iPad and Samsung GalaxyTab, pose new threats for network data traffic. Consider the amount … Continue reading →

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