Data roaming 4G VoIP_podsystem_mvno
1 like530 views
Podsystem Group, founded in 1999, focuses on providing data connectivity and multi-network global solutions, with a patent pending on a multi-IMSI SIM solution. They highlight the challenges in M2M services related to data pricing and roaming complexities, while also indicating opportunities for niche markets and collaboration with other MVNOs. The document emphasizes the importance of control over SIM bases and customer loyalty in driving reliable revenue.
Data roaming 4G VoIP_podsystem_mvno
- 1. M2M Services & Solutions CHARLES TOWERS-CLARK MD – PODSYSTEM GROUP
- 2. PodsystemM2M - part of the Podsystem Group • Founded 1999 • Patented and sold m2m hardware • Sold m2m applications • Now focused only on providing data connectivity • Multi-network global solutions • Offices in UK, US & Spain • Patent pending on multi-IMSI SIM solution • No single point of failure service
- 3. Why focus on M2M? • Data only • Control of SIM base through platform • Customers control their own SIMs • Create your own products & tariffs • White label solution for customers • Reliable revenue • Customer loyalty • Satisfying • Need good understanding
- 4. Data, Roaming & 4G CHARLES TOWERS-CLARK MD – PODSYSTEM GROUP
- 5. Global Data & Roaming • Price biggest barrier • Competing with local networks difficult for high volumes • EU not a big issue • Solved by multi-IMSI solution • Data roaming is more complicated • Require the systems and solutions to fix issues • Need to be transparent on pricing
- 6. 4G – Where is the value? • Do we need the speed? (messaging vs video) • Will there be 4G congestion? • Will users pay a premium? • Why use VoLTE? • VoLTE issues
- 7. Data Roaming & 4G Challenges • Change of pricing between networks • 4G Frequencies & hardware • Narrowing of spectrum on 3G, turning off 2G • Power consumption • Hardware upgrades • APN updates by networks
- 8. Threats & Opportunities for MVNOs Threats: • Apple and Google creating global MVNOs • Network consolidation & monopolies • Higher Volumes, Lower Margins Opportunities: • Niche data markets • Big Data • VOIP
- 9. Interested in collaboration with other MVNOs with IMSIs Please contact us if you are interested in data solutions for either M2M or travellers. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME