Commissioned Studies

Our Commissioned Studies include research done for some of the world’s largest mobile operators, top infrastructure suppliers, leading handset manufacturers, wireless semiconductor companies, subsystem suppliers and more. Most are available for download free of charge for registered users, although specific client agreeements may preclude us from making some research studies available to the public.

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What Goes Around, Comes Around
February 21, 2023
SRG just released a benchmark study that we did on behalf of MediaTek. The study provides results from testing several...
HELLO MOTO
July 20, 2022
SRG just released a benchmark study that we did on behalf of Motorola. The study provides results from extensively testing...
Judging by the Looks and Sounds of Things
May 6, 2022
This report provides results from a detailed benchmark study of four popular web conferencing applications: Cisco Webex, Google Meet, Microsoft...
Cap'n Crunch
January 16, 2022
This report provides detailed test results for a mmWave benchmark study that we did on behalf of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ...
Terragraph Under the Microscope
August 16, 2021
SRG just published a whitepaper on the Terragraph 60 GHz radio platform that we did on behalf of Facebook Connectivity....
All Things 5G NR mmWave
January 22, 2021
Key highlights from our benchmark testing, which we cover in this whitepaper, include the following: 5G NR mmWave smartphones which support...
Dueling with Duo, Part V
May 15, 2020
This paper provides the results of a video chat benchmark study involving Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, imo, Line, Skype,...
Loon and a Terrestrial LTE Network
February 12, 2020
Signals Research Group (SRG) conducted a comprehensive network performance benchmark study of Loon. We collected the data over a period...
A Global Perspective of 5G Network Performance
October 21, 2019
Key Highlights Include the Following: 5G-enabled smartphones are achieving substantially higher data speeds than their LTE brethren on a global basis....
LTE Modem Benchmark Study
January 16, 2019
We conducted a benchmark study of two LTE modems to evaluate their performance with OTA and conducted mode tests. The...
Web Conferencing Benchmark Study - Audio and Video
January 16, 2019
We conducted a benchmark study of several popular web conferencing solutions to evaluate their audio, video and presentation-mode performance characteristics...
Enterprise Web Conferencing Benchmark Study
January 16, 2019
We conducted a benchmark study of several popular web conferencing solutions to evaluate their performance (voice quality) under various enterprise-based...
3GPP Submission Analysis
January 16, 2019
We provided detailed analysis of 3GPP member company contributions to the standardization process based on the client’s requested scope and...
3GPP Submission Analysis
January 16, 2019
We provided detailed analysis of 3GPP member company contributions to the standardization process based on the client’s requested scope and...
3GPP Submission Analysis
January 16, 2019
We provided detailed analysis of 3GPP member company contributions to the standardization process based on the client’s requested scope and...
Dueling with the Duo, Part IV
June 30, 2018
This paper provides the results of a voice chat benchmark study involving Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, imo, Line, Skype,...
Dueling with the Duo, Part III
May 17, 2018
This paper provides the results of a video chat benchmark study involving Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, imo, Line, Skype,...
3GPP Fun Facts, Part 3
December 21, 2017
in this mini whitepaper we share our views on the 5G standardization process based on our active participation in the...
Gigabit LTE and the User Experience
November 8, 2017
In this whitepaper, we provide results from a benchmark study involving a Cat 16 smartphone, a Cat 12 smartphone, real-world...
Dueling with the Duo, Part II
November 3, 2017
This paper provides the results of a voice chat benchmark study involving Google Duo, Skype, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp.
I Want My IoT
October 19, 2017
In this mini whitepaper, we take a look at the 3GPP-based IoT solutions, which leverage LTE as the air interface. ...
3GPP Fun Facts, Part Two
September 21, 2017
in this mini whitepaper we share our views on the 5G standardization process based on our active participation in the...
3GPP Fun Facts
September 21, 2017
In this mini whitepaper we share our views on the 3GPP standardization process, based on our ongoing participation in the...
Dueling with the Duo
August 28, 2017
Paper contains the results of a video benchmark study involving Google Duo, Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, imo, Skype, Viber and WhatsApp.
3GPP Submission Analysis
August 18, 2017
This work was done for the exclusive use and benefit of a tier two wireless equipment supplier
3GPP Submission Analysis
August 18, 2017
This work was done for the exclusive use and benefit of a Tier One wireless equipment supplier.
5G Market Outlook
August 18, 2017
The results of this study belong exclusively to the sponsoring company, a European semiconductor company
Network Benchmark Expert Witness Testimony
August 18, 2017
This project involved proprietary work for a major mobile operator who was involved in arbitration proceedings. Given the nature of...
A Force To Be Reckoned With
August 18, 2017
3GPP Submission Study
October 27, 2016
I'll Take The Combo
October 24, 2016
256-QAM
October 13, 2016
The Office
October 7, 2016
MU-MIMO and the User Experience
February 18, 2016
Expanding Your Horizons With LTE Direct
December 1, 2015
This whitepaper looks at the prospects for LTE-D based on conversations with early adapters and our understanding of its technical...
Bending Iron - Software Defined Networks & Virtualization for the Mobile Operator
December 1, 2015
Performance Benchmark Analysis
December 1, 2015
Due to the nature of this study, we cannot provide additional information about it.
Development of Company Business Plan
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Telecom-related Due Diligence Project
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Market Intelligence and Strategy Project
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Wireless Telecom Market Intelligence Project
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Post-acquisition Support and Industry Due Diligence
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Advisory Support During a Major Spectrum Transaction
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Telecom-related Due Diligence Project
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Network Economics Modeling Exercise
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Go-to-Market Business Plan Strategy Support
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Spectrum Valuation and Network Capacity Modeling Exercise
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Spectrum Valuation and Network Capacity Modeling Exercise
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Network Economics Modeling Exercise
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Telecom-related Due Diligence Project - Network Infrastructure
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Product Assessment and Performance Analysis
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Multi-network User Experience Benchmark Study
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Performance Benchmark Analysis
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Telecom-related Due Diligence Project - Network Infrastructure
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Cellular Network Economics Modeling Project
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Product Assessment and Performance Analysis
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
International Multi-network Performance Benchmark Study
September 11, 2015
Due to the proprietary nature of this project, we cannot provide any additional information.
Carrier Aggregation and the User Experience
July 10, 2015
When a Double or Triple in the Bandwidth Turns into a Home Run
The Essentials of Intellectual Property – From 3G to LTE Release 12
May 1, 2015
Quantifying technology leadership in the development of the 3G and LTE standards from their inception through December 2014
The Prospect of LTE and Wi Fi Sharing Unlicensed Spectrum
February 1, 2015
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors
The Essentials of Intellectual Property-Part Two
November 1, 2014
Quantifying technology leadership in the development of the LTE standard through June 2014
Street Light Small Cells- A Revolution in Mobile Operator Nework Economics
October 1, 2014
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
The LTE Standard
April 1, 2014
Developed by a global community to support paired and unpaired spectrum deployments
Small Cells Loom Large
March 1, 2014
Understanding how and why small cells will play a critical role in next- generation networks
Application Delivery Controllers and their Roles in the Mobile Network
February 1, 2014
How operators can leverage ADCs to deploy scalable, virtualized networks and enable new business models
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling - The Voice of the Consumer
February 6, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling-The Voice of the Consumer
February 5, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling - The Voice of the Consumer
February 4, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling-The Voice of the Consumer
February 3, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling-The Voice of the Consumer
February 2, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Valuable Licensed Spectrum is A Largely Underutilized Asset Indoors
February 2, 2013
Quantifying the in-building coverage and capacity constraints of an outdoor macro network that is used to provide in-building mobile data...
Mobile Broadband Pricing and Bundling-The Voice of the Consumer
February 1, 2013
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
Quantifying The Performance Differences of Two LTE Network Deployments
January 1, 2012
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
The Financial Impact of Bytemobile’s Smart Capacity Platform
December 1, 2011
Analysis of a mobile operator’s network economics
Minimizing the Impact of Smartphones in a 3G Network
July 1, 2011
An independent validation of the SEVEN Open Channel optimization solution, including its ability to significantly reduce data traffic, signaling messages,...
Addressing the Mobile Data Capacity Crunch Due To Video
February 1, 2011
How network monitoring, mobile data traffic optimization, and policy control and enforcement can maximize network resources and enHance tHe user...
The Impact of Mobile Computers and Smartphones on CDMA 2000 Networks
January 1, 2011
How current and future technology advancements can help CFMA2000 operators deal witH the explosive growth of mobile data traffic
The Essentials of Intellectual Property
September 1, 2010
Quantifying technology leadership in the development of the lte standard
Smartphones and a 3G Network
May 1, 2010
Reducing the impact of smartphone- generated signaling traffic while increasing the battery life of the phone through the use of...
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR FEMTOCELLS IN THE MOBILE BROADBAND ERA
March 1, 2010
A whitepaper that analyzes the economic benefits of Femtocells in an operator’s next-generation product suite
The Real-World User Experience in a Commercial HSPA + Network
December 1, 2009
FEMTO FORUM FEMTOCELL BUSINESS CASE WHITEPAPER
June 1, 2009
A whitepaper that highlights the economics of Femtocells under a wide range of scenarios and assumptions on a global basis
Interdigital Mobile Broadband Modem HSPA Benchmark Results
February 1, 2009
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
The Case for Cell Fi
December 1, 2008
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
The ART Interference Cancellation Solution
August 1, 2007
Quantifying the impact on individual user data rates and network capacity
The Case for Cell Fi
December 1, 2006
Although this whitepaper has been published and distributed by its sponsor, at this time we do not have permission to...
The 3G Evolution
September 1, 2005
Taking CDMA2000 into the Next Decade