• This report is available from 2nd May 2019 and contains up-to-the-moment Strategic advice on 5G Roaming This Strategic Analysis Report has been created based interviews with MNOs and International Vendors and contains 30+ Pages of data With every passing year, the launch of 5G – as expected – is quietly nudged further and further. But then why was 2018 the year of vacuous hype, why was 5G thrown around like it was packaged and ready to go? The results from our 5G survey so far prove that 5G Roaming is moving forward.  There are multiple reports on Domestic 5G strategies, roll-out plans, business cases, etc. However, this is the first ever independent study into what operators globally are thinking about 5G Roaming and what the main drivers are behind their decision on moving forward. The Strategic Analysis Version contents: Contents 2 About the Authors 5 Introduction 6 Methodology 7 Executive Summary 8 5G Starts with plans for IoT but also for Consumers 8 Five Alive but not yet Kicking 11 MNOs which appear in this report 13 5G Domestic and Roaming Launch Dates 14 Domestic Rollout: Is Roaming a Factor? 15 5G Stand Alone or Non Stand Alone 16 5G Roaming Trial Strategy 17 5G Main Drivers 18 Frequency Bands 20 Strategic Analysis 21 Network Sharing 21 Network Sharing: MNOs in Favour 22 Network Sharing: MNOs Not in Favour 22 Network Slicing 23 Network Slicing Charging 26 5G Billing 26 Price Per Slice 27 5G Network Security 28 VoLTE Roaming 29 Do you have VoLTE Today 29 Termination of Legacy 2G / 3G networks 31 VoLTE and 5G Roaming 33 Are Vendors Ready for 5G 34 IPX Business Model 35 MNO Concerns about 5G Roaming 36 The Fall Back Method 37 Roaming Partner Network Size 37 Frequency Compatibility 37 Permanent Roaming 38 Regulations 38 Pricing Compatibility 39 ROCCO’s Vision of 5G deployments : 40 Eligibility for taking part in this report 42 Your Feedback, Our Future Reports 42 Current research projects for MNOs 42 ROCCO Catalogue 43 The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company only. A Terms of Use agreement will be sent to you after your purchase to support this. Expect to receive the report by e-mail within 24 hours of purchase. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price. Please contact us for more information. UK Companies are subject to V.A.T. Paid at the Standard Rates.      
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    This report is available from 6th December 2022 and contains a thorough discussion of strategic aspects related to 5G Roaming. This publication is a perfect guide for Roaming teams that are planning to implement 5G SA or 5G NSA. Also, vendors can understand better what challenges MNOs are currently facing and how they can support them. The Strategic Analysis version of this report contains feedback from 78 MNOs across 53 countries and the participation of BICS, Cellusys, Comfone, SecurityGen and Vodafone Carrier & Partner Services.   Considering the increasing relevance of 5G Roaming, this publication addresses the following questions:
    • When MNOs estimate that they will launch 5G NSA & 5G SA Roaming?
    • What are the main challenges and opportunities of 5G SA Roaming for MNOs?
    • Which enterprise sectors have the biggest interest in 5G SA Roaming?
    • What MNOs think about BCE and its implementation?
    • How MNOs see vendors supporting them for 5G Roaming?
    • What solutions for 5G SA are vendors offering?
    • What challenges are vendors facing in the delivery of 5G Roaming SA solutions?
      The 5G race is ongoing and the opportunities derived from 5G Roaming are emerging. This report is a guide for operators that want to know better what their fellow MNOs have experienced with 5G deployments and for vendors that want to address operators’ needs in 5G Roaming.   The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company only. A Terms of Use agreement will be sent to you after your purchase to support this. Expect to receive the report by e-mail within 24 hours of purchase. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price. Please contact us for more information. UK Companies are subject to V.A.T. Paid at the Standard Rates
  • This report is available from 30th November 2023 and contains a thorough discussion of strategic aspects related to 5G SA Roaming monetisation. This publication is a perfect guide for Roaming teams who want to know better about the plans and experiences of fellow MNOs in 5G SA. Moreover, vendors can understand better what challenges MNOs are currently facing and how they can support them. The Strategic Analysis version of this report contains feedback from 85 MNOs across 63 countries and the participation of BICS, Cellusys, Comfone, SecurityGen and Vodafone Carrier & Partner Services.   Considering the increasing relevance of 5G SA Roaming, this publication addresses the following questions:
    • When do MNOs expect to launch 5G SA Roaming?
    • What are the key challenges and opportunities of 5G SA Roaming for MNOs?
    • What do MNOs think about the progress of 5G SA standards?
    • What do MNOs think about BCE and the barriers to its implementation?
    • How do MNOs see vendors supporting them for 5G SA Roaming?
    • What 5G SA solutions are vendors offering?
    • What challenges are vendors facing in delivering 5G SA Roaming solutions?
      The 5G race is ongoing and the opportunities derived from 5G SA Roaming are consolidating. This report is a guide for operators that want to know better what their fellow MNOs have experienced with 5G deployments and for vendors that want to address operators’ needs in 5G Roaming.   The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company only. A Terms of Use agreement will be sent to you after your purchase to support this. Expect to receive the report by e-mail within 24 hours of purchase. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price. Please contact us for more information. UK Companies are subject to V.A.T. Paid at the Standard Rates
  • This report is available from 14th February 2024 and contains a thorough discussion of artificial intelligence and telecom solutions based on this technology. The Strategic Analysis version of this report contains insights from 2600Hz, afina, Cequens, COMVIVA, GMS, LANCK Telecom, Mobileum, Monty Mobile, SecurityGen and Sinch. Considering the increasing relevance of AI, this publication addresses key questions such as:
    • What types of AI-based solutions are vendors offering?
    • What are the benefits of these solutions for customers?
    • What measures are vendors taking to ensure privacy compliance and minimise bias in their AI models?
    • What are the key regional trends and how are they impacting the development of AI solutions in the telecom industry?
    • What recommendations or insights do vendors have for MNOs to take full advantage of AI?
      This report is a comprehensive guide for mobile operators who want to be better informed about AI solutions and which vendors are pushing the boundaries in this area. This publication can also help vendors better understand what their competitors have contributed to AI development and assess potential areas of synergy to drive innovation.
  • This Strategic Analysis Report contains 100 Pages of Market Intelligence into 8 leading vendors in the market.

    The Strategic Analysis Version of the report contains:

    100 Pages of data related to Alternative Roaming Solutions Interviews with 8 Vendors. Simple to view tables and infographics which explain and contrast the opinions of Vendors Content with page numbers: Contents 2 The Authors of this Report 5 Executive Summary 6 About this Report 6 Introduction 7 The what, why and how of Alternatives 8 The Future of Alternative Roaming Solutions 12 Strategic Analysis 14 Before the Alternatives - The Birth of Roaming 14 Roaming at 20 16 Roaming Today 19 The Vendors 22 Overview 22 Ownership Structure 22 International Presence 23 Top Product Offerings 23 Primary Focus 24 Future Focus 25 Personnel 25 Revenues 25 The Solutions 26 BICS 26 Mobilise 28 Mobolize 29 Monty Mobile 30 Symsoft 33 Tele2 34 Trawell Data Services 35 UROS 36 Vendor Differentiation 39 Client numbers 40 GSMA Membership 40 Client Support 40 Customer Segmentation 40 IoT Roaming Support 40 Billing Preferences 41 Implementation Process 41 Fraud and Security 41 Financial benefits 41 Compatible devices, software and other equipment 42 Renting or leasing the solution 42 Data Roaming, Download speed and limits 42 Connected devices 43 Pricing 43 Endorsements from customers 44 Strategy 44 Notes on our Report 46 Identifying Vendors 46 The Vendors 46 Approach and Methodology 47 Eligibility for taking part in this report 47 Your Feedback is welcome 48 Our Future Reports 48 Annex A: Directory of Alternative Roaming Solution Vendors 48 Annex B: Mobile Engagement Vendor Interview 50 BICS 51 Mobilise Holdings Ltd 58 Mobolize 65 Monty Mobile International Ltd 67 Symsoft AB 76 Tele2 AB 83 Trawell Data Services 87 UROS Ltd 95 Payment terms:
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    • The report will be sent over electronically following signature of a simple Terms of Use Document issued by ROCCO.
  • This Report contains 80+ Pages of data on the Customer Service perceptions based on 809 opinions from MNO on Vendors in the Telecoms market. Vendors were selected by MNOs, MNOs could talk about any Vendor they wanted. MNOs rated the Vendor and if we received over 5 responses on a Vendor we included them in this report.
    • Executive Summary (this part of the report is sent to the MNO's for free)
      • Highlights from the Report
      • Vendor Ranking
    • The Strategic Analysis Version of the report contains:
      • Vendor by Vendor analysis across all the 18 KPIs and across 68 Vendors (from a possible 184 Vendors) chosen by MNOs: A1 Telekom Austria, Acision, Airtel Business, AMD Telecom, Araxxe, ARCH, Astelnet, BICS, BT, Cellusys, Centili,  Colt, Comfone, CS Networks, Dimoco, DT ICSS, EDCH, Ericsson, Etisalat, Fraudbuster, GMS, HGC, iBasis, Identitel, IDM, Infobip, IP Com, Latro, Lavastorm, McTel, Mobileum, Mobius, Monty Mobile, MTT, Nexmo, Nextgen, NTT Comms, Orange Wholesale, PCCW Global, Revector, RoamSmart, Roamsys, Route Mobile, SAP, Sevis, Silta, Sigos, Sinch (CLX), Tomia (Starhome MACH), Syniverse, Tanla, Tata Communications, Tayana, Tele2, Telecom Italia Sparkle, Telefonica International Wholesale, Telenor Global Services Tele2, Telstra, Telia Carrier, Telintel, Teralight, Tieto, TNS, tyntec, WeDo Technologies, Yaana
      • including MNO quotes about them
      • With 18 KPIs on Customer Service

    With 18 Customer Service KPIs

    1. They are friendly and helpful
    2. They are patient and listen to my needs
    3. They spend the time with me that I deserve
    4. We have a respectful working relationship
    5. They provide consistent personnel who understand my business
    6. When they change personnel, there is a smooth handover
    7. They can quickly detect the cause of issues
    8. They can quickly resolve issues
    9. The first contact I speak with is able to resolve my issue
    10. They take responsibility for issues they create
    11. They keep their promises
    12. They communicate clearly
    13. They are well trained on their products and services
    14. They speak or attempt to speak my language
    15. They offer local support during my office hours
    16. They meet face to face with me or offer events I can attend
    17. They always give more than I expect
    18. They have "The Wow Factor"
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    This Strategic Report contains 80+ Pages of Analysis into all the providers in the market. Available from April 7th 2021.
    • Executive Summary
    • Detailed comparison of all the providers in the market in over 35+ Key Performance Indicators defined by Operators
      • Leadership
      • General Performance
      • Performance on Key aspects
    • Detailed Brand perceptions of each provider
    • Operator feedback into what Products and Services they like and what they need
    • Key Challenges in the market
    • Why Providers are valuable and where Operators think they could add more value
    • Where the market is going, what new developments are needed
    • Strategic summary by ROCCO management team
    • ROCCOs perceptions of future developments in the field
    The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company sent on receipt of payment and subject to a signed terms of use agreement. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price.
  • This Strategic Report contains 75+ Pages of Analysis into all the providers in the market. Available from April 3rd 2019.
    • Executive Summary
    • Detailed comparison of all the providers in the market in over 35+ Key Performance Indicators defined by Operators
      • Leadership
      • General Performance
      • Performance on Key aspects
    • Detailed Brand perceptions of each provider
    • Operator feedback into what Products and Services they like and what they need
    • Key Challenges in the market
    • Why Providers are valuable and where Operators think they could add more value
    • Where the market is going, what new developments are needed
    • Strategic summary by ROCCO management team
    • ROCCOs perceptions of future developments in the field
    The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company sent on receipt of payment and subject to a signed terms of use agreement. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price.
  • This Report contains 75+ Pages of Data into Market Pricing trends for Diameter Signalling Transactions December 2017 - April 2018
    • Executive Summary (as provided to the 65 Operators who took part in the Research)
    • The average, lowest and highest rates across regions of the world.  Based on the 65 Operators who were interviewed globally on their perspective on Diameter Signalling Transactions Pricing
      • Set-Up fees
      • Monthly fees
      • Volume Based fees
    • Charging Models
    • Comparison Analysis by Operator Type
    • Comparison Analysis by Region
    • Detailed Analysis of each factor in the pricing giving an overall view of cost
    • Bundling that occurred with other products
    • Strategic conclusions by ROCCO management team
    Contents: Contents 2 About the Authors 5 Introduction 6 Methodology 7 Origin Of Respondents 7 Executive Summary 9 About The Executive Summary 9 Background On IPX 9 Signalling VLAN Set-Up: Set-Up Fee And Monthly Charge 11 Pricing Models Of Diameter Signalling Transactions 12 Monthly Recurring Charge 13 Monthly Fee With Threshold 14 Volume Based Fee Without Threshold 15 Per Active Roaming Partner Fee 15 Strategic Analysis 16 Signalling VLAN: Set-Up Fee And Configuration 16 Bandwidth Of The Signalling VLAN 16 Bandwidth Of The Signalling VLAN Per Operator Type 17 Set-Up Fee Across Regions And Operators 18 Price Ranges Of The Set-Up Fee 21 Signalling VLAN: Monthly Recurring Charge 22 Price Ranges Of The Monthly Recurring Charge 22 Monthly Recurring Charge Per Region and Operator Type 24 Diameter Signalling Service: Set-Up Fee 26 Charging Behaviour For The Diameter Signalling Set-Up Fee 26 Price Ranges Of The Diameter Signalling Set-Up Fee 29 Diameter Signalling Service: Pricing Models 30 Diameter Signalling Pricing Models Across Regions 33 Main trends 34 Diameter Signalling Pricing Models Across Types Of Operators 35 Main trends 36 Diameter Signalling Service: Monthly Recurring Charge Pricing 37 Monthly Recurring Charge Ranges Per Bandwidth, Regions, Operators Types 38 Monthly Recurring Charge With Limit On Transactions Per Second 39 Main Trends 40 Diameter Signalling Service: Monthly Fee With Threshold Pricing 41 Incoming/Outgoing Diameter Signalling Transactions And Thresholds 41 Incoming/Outgoing Transactions 41 Single/Multiple Thresholds 41 Single Threshold: Price Ranges Of Transactions Ranges Per Threshold, Regions, Operators Type 43 Multiple Thresholds: Price Ranges Of Transactions 45 Operator Type Comparison 47 Main Trends 48 Diameter Signalling Service: Volume Based Fee Without Threshold Pricing 49 Incoming/Outgoing Diameter Signalling Transactions 49 No Thresholds: Price Ranges Of Transactions Per Regions And Operators Type 51 Operator Type Comparison 54 Main Trends 54 Diameter Signalling Service: Per Active Roaming Partner Pricing 55 Region Of Service Delivery and DRA 56 Diameter Signalling Transactions Reporting Service 57 Service Use Among Operators 57 Annual Cost Of The Reporting Service 60 Contract Duration and Service Activation 62 Contract Duration 62 Commencement of fees 63 Dependence On Inflation In The Retail Pricing Index (RPI) 64 Price fluctuations Depending Upon Price Index 65 Diameter Transactions Price Evolution 66 Services Bundling Options With Diameter Signalling 68 Services In Bundle 69 Price Discount Received With Bundle 71 Annexes 72 Data Sheets - Split per Regions And Operators Type 72 Notes: 
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  • This report is available from 24th September and contains up-to-the-moment Strategic insights on Roaming Consumer eSIM. It has over 100 pages of insights.
    This report provides the opinions of 14 MNOs from across the globe and 5 Vendors of eSIM solutions (Airalo, Dent, Lotusflare, MTX Connect, Valid) on the status of eSIM for the roaming consumer. The aim of this report is to give all MNOs and other interested parties an understanding of the current strategic opinions and an estimated timeline for the roll-out of eSIM services. Information on MNOs’ strategic plans for eSIM was collected from key roaming executives from 14 MNOs. The data was captured in Spring, Summer 2020. This report also reviews input from various MNO sources to summarize the evolution of eSIM.
         
  • This report features the latest strategic insights on consumer eSIM Roaming. 126 MNOs from 85 countries and 5 eSIM solution vendors (eSIMGo, Keepgo, Monty Mobile, Redtea Mobile and Valid) have shared their views about the latest developments in Roaming consumer eSIM.Operators discussed their views and experiences with eSIM. They also shared their views on what they expect to happen in the future. In the case of vendors, they explained the features of their product offering, value proposition and regional trends, among other things.   Overall, the aim of this report is to provide MNOs, vendors and other stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the strategic views from both the MNO and vendor perspectives.
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    This Strategic Report contains 90+ Pages of Analysis into all the providers in the market. Available from April 12th 2021.
    • Executive Summary
    • Detailed comparison of all the providers in the market in over 30+ Key Performance Indicators defined by Operators
      • Leadership
      • General Performance
      • Performance on Key aspects
    • Detailed Brand perceptions of each provider
    • Operator feedback into what Products and Services they like and what they need
    • Key Challenges in the market
    • Why Providers are valuable and where Operators think they could add more value
    • Where the market is going, what new developments are needed
    • Strategic summary by ROCCO management team
    • ROCCOs perceptions of future developments in the field
    The party purchasing this report is receiving a single license for a single report to be used by their company sent on receipt of payment and subject to a signed terms of use agreement. Additional licenses may be purchased at a reduced price.