TELECOMS INNOVATION
“ It is a market where only the strongest will survive ”
VS new providers with unique business models . Around 90 percent of appbased communications providers operate out of Silicon Valley and are now engaging with mainstream telecoms infrastructure companies to expand both their physical footprints and their technical capabilities .
MNOs have had to upgrade their networks due to technological advancements , LTE growth and the role of big data . They now offer their subscribers enhanced services such as high speed data and high definition voice ( VoLTE ), which set an example to the rest of the world on how to keep customer engagement intact with the new service offerings .
Digital service providers on the other hand are cashing in on the growth of end-user reliance on smartphone devices for online activities . These often require identity validation and authentication via SMS or voice communication channels to avoid internet frauds over app downloads , mobile transactions , and so on . This is especially evident with those who are looking at new business models such as sponsored data – where users are offered free data to be used on a specific service – and those providing services in countries where regulation requires access to identity management services .
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