Where Is Mobile Data Charging Heading?
The Allot MobileTrends Charging report aims to capture a snapshot of mobile data charging as it stands today and provide a baseline to measure progress as the market evolves.
The statistics presented in this report are based on data collected from over 100 mobile operators worldwide. The data was collected during the third quarter of 2011 from publically available sources. It encompasses smartphone, tablet and dongle pricing and presents aggregated statistics, as well as real-world examples of some of the most innovative charging models in use by operators today.
Main Findings:
• 35% of operators are already offering Value-based charging plans, such as zero-rated Facebook
• Only 13.5% of operators are currently offering ‘true unlimited’
plans
• 26% of operators already have revenue sharing deals and charging models in place
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