How HeadSpin Established a Feedback Loop for Leading US Telco's 5G Ultra Wideband Wi-Fi Deployments
About the Client
As a prominent global technology and communications services provider, this enterprise telecom company plays a pivotal role in meeting the diverse connectivity requirements of customers worldwide. Their comprehensive offerings encompass voice, data, and video services, catering to the evolving needs of the digital age.
The Challenges
Need for testing 5G stability
The company aimed to establish stable 5G connectivity with improved speed and reliability, necessitating testing and QA support at the network edge.
Requirement for Real-Time Testing
Understanding the end-user quality of the 5G experience was critical. The company required a solution offering real-time testing and visibility into network quality of experience in apartments across the US.
Balancing Customer Feedback and Continuous Testing
Balancing the risk of potential customer dissatisfaction through post-rollout customer feedback versus the costly, time-consuming, and complex management involved in continuous testing with field testers.
Delivering Seamless User Experience
The challenge was to ensure a seamless user experience across various devices, models, OS versions, and browsers used by a diverse consumer base for in-store and in-app applications.
The Solutions
Global Collaboration
The company’s globally distributed development and testing teams collaborated effectively, conducting functional and performance tests on in-store and mobile apps using HeadSpin's platform from any location worldwide.
Headspin Appliance Deployment
The telco provider utilized the HeadSpin appliance, a secure and portable enclosure containing a diverse array of test devices, in apartments located in Houston, Chicago, and Dallas.
Real-World Testing
HeadSpin’s device deployment allowed the team to assess network performance in homes under varying load conditions with different devices and consumption patterns.
Proactive Issue Resolution
HeadSpin facilitated proactive issue addressing, establishing a continuous feedback loop that surpassed the capabilities of field testing teams.
Edge Solutions And Data Science
HeadSpin's edge solutions and data science capabilities were crucial in advancing the provider's development and engineering efforts and ensuring the success of its 5G rollout.
The Results
Edge Profiling and Data Collection
Enabled the ability to profile services to the edge and collect data at the network edge.
Real-Time Network Visibility
Gained real-time visibility into network performance, allowing for immediate insights and adjustments.
Real User Experience Data
Received real user experience data and analytics to enhance service quality.
Enhanced Security
Achieved increased security through features like pin codes and Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration.
About HeadSpin
HeadSpin, a global testing platform, offers 50+ location-based device testing for enhanced digital experiences, faster issue resolution, and cost efficiency through data science-driven analytics.
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