what are the 2021 OPERATOR ROAMING STRATEGIES following the impact of COVID-19

SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• COVID-19 Impact on Mobile Roaming Traffic & Revenues  
• Roaming Revenue Recovery Strategies & Expectations 
• Impact on 5G, VoLTE Rollouts & Roaming Roadmap 
• Impact on IoT Roaming & Growth Strategies 

This second edition of Kaleido’s COVID-19 Impact on Mobile Roaming survey provides the latest roaming sector outlook, with a specific focus on the impact on roaming traffic and revenues, timescales for 5G roaming and VoLTE deployment, IoT roaming future outlook and recovery strategies. 

This survey report illustrates the anticipated roaming traffic and revenue decline and/or growth MNOs expect in 2020, alongside planned strategic initiatives in a post-COVID-19 world. 

Learn how operators are approaching existing roaming roadmap on 5G, IoT Roaming, VoLTE, alongside insights on expected recovery timescales. 

ACCESS THE REPORT

The full report, based on our expert analysis and inputs from over 50 operators, ensures rich insight which will help teams adjust their strategic planning and business initiatives. In addition, the report will provide insights into operator needs and pain points for roaming business units moving forwards. 

• Members and contributing companies to the survey will be able to access the research free of charge. See if you’re eligible for a free copy. 
• New customers can purchase the Survey as a one-off product, or as part of a 12-month access to Kaleido’s full research and data portfolio.  Request a quote here. 

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

Roaming Traffic & Revenues Outlook: 

Kaleido asked a series of questions to understand and gauge the impact of COVID-19 on roaming traffic and revenues as well as roaming rollout activities and to what varying levels. Learn more about how the decline in global travel volume will have a direct impact on roaming traffic and revenues. 

VoLTE Roaming Outlook: 

With VoLTE Roaming becoming a critical aspect for MNO roaming plans going forward, Kaleido asked a series of questions to understand and gauge the impact of COVID-19 on MNO activities around VoLTE launch plans and negotiating new agreements/reviewing existing agreements. 

5G Roaming Outlook: 

With 5G expected to drive roaming revenues and traffic going forward, Kaleido asked a series of questions to understand and gauge the impact of COVID-19 on MNO activities around 5G roaming launch plans and negotiating new agreements/reviewing existing agreements. 

IoT Roaming Outlook: 

With IoT Roaming driving inbound traffic across key regions, alongside significant growth in low volume traffic devices over the next 5 years, Kaleido asked a series of questions to understand what significant challenges and opportunities the cellular IoT and roaming sector holds for wholesale providers. 

MNO Strategies & Outlook: 

With mobile roaming expected to witness a bleak near-term future (at least in 2020 and 2021), Kaleido asked a series of questions to understand the support needed by operators from their wholesale roaming partners and vendors, as well as their expectation on what will drive roaming revenues going forward.