Tata Communications Announces Data Roaming Enhancement for Enhanced Global Connectivity Speed
Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications™, has announced the launch of Data Roaming Boost, a groundbreaking service designed to enhance the mobile internet experience for users traveling overseas.
The service, which is expected to reduce delays associated with home routing and improve customer retention, delivers significant efficiencies for international IoT applications when a device is in constant roaming mode. An example of this is the infotainment device of a car built in one country and used in another.
Conor Carroll, Senior Vice President, Global Carrier Solutions - Europe, Asia, and Americas, Tata Communications, stated that Data Roaming Boost represents a breakthrough in data roaming performance. According to initial tests by Tata Communications, the service provides a 130% improvement in connectivity speeds compared to the traditional approach of routing traffic back to the mobile operator's home network.
Data Roaming Boost allows mobile network operators to connect their customers to the Internet using the closest Tata Communications' globally deployed points-of-presence, ensuring a high-quality browsing experience. The service creates a virtualized extension of the home operator's network, providing a ubiquitous, seamless user experience regardless of location.
Teleena, one of the world's top mobile service and Internet of Things (IoT) enablers, is the first to roll out the industry-first service to enhance the delivery of its mobile and IoT applications globally. By integrating its platform with Tata Communications' Data Roaming Boost, Teleena is able to offer fully managed data roaming services and IoT solutions for its customers on a global scale.
The potential benefit of Data Roaming Boost is the halving of the time it takes to open a webpage or application on a smart device while traveling overseas. This is particularly significant for IoT applications, making them more responsive for users.
Data Roaming Boost also allows service providers full control of their subscriber traffic. It avoids the multi-party hand-off that is common with traditional data roaming, which often leads to speed and connectivity challenges.
According to a report by Ovum's Monetizing next-generation roaming opportunities, 63% of home network operators believe that poor roaming quality of experience can lead to customer churn. By addressing this issue, Data Roaming Boost is set to revolutionize the mobile internet experience for travelers worldwide.
Tata Communications' global network is ranked among the top five in five continents and connects 4 out of 5 mobile subscribers globally. Conor Carroll, who also held the position of Senior Vice President at the San Francisco 49ers, expressed his confidence in the service, stating that Data Roaming Boost reduces connectivity costs for IoT service providers.
In conclusion, Data Roaming Boost is a significant step forward in enhancing the mobile internet experience for users traveling overseas. By providing faster connectivity speeds, reducing delays, and ensuring a seamless user experience, Tata Communications' new service is set to transform the way we use our devices while traveling.
