Large wireless carriers soon may demand VoLTE roaming from small carriers wanting to roam on their networks. Small carriers need IMS to support this, but
A carrier VoLTE survey conducted by Ovum for iBasis found that 80% of respondents expect an enhanced user experience from the voice over LTE.
Android average 4G data usage is twice that of 3G, according to Mobidia, which also found that 4G subscribers often buy larger data plans than needed.
GSMA Intelligence found global LTE subscriber growth exceeding 100% between 2013 and 2014.
Verizon plans to use LTE in unlicensed bands at 3.5 GHz and 5 GHz to boost downlink capacity. Small cells and LTE-A also are key priorities.
NPD found cellular-connected tablet growth of 95% between 2013 and 2014. Demographics of cellular-connected tablet owners are attractive, researchers said.