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Cannes, France, 14 March 2023 – CELLSMART, the cellular intelligence division of SmartCIC, has released wireless performance data from Latin America that shows Chile is leading the region in both maximum download (371.7 Mbps) and upload (102.5 Mbps) speeds. Panama followed in second place with a 249.0 Mbps maximum upload speed, more than 120.0 Mpbs than the regional leader. Guatemala and Venezuela tied for second place in maximum upload speed with both delivering tests of 63.3 Mbps.

The CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey shows Chile had the highest average download speeds across 3G, 4G and 5G networks with 72.4 Mbps. Uruguay (62.5 Mbps), Dominican Republic (40.4 Mbps), Brazil (39.0 Mbps) and El Salvador (32.1 Mbps) ranked in the Top 5 for average download speeds. Average upload speeds were led by Panama (25.5 Mbps) and followed by Peru (24.1), Chile (20.1), Brazil (17.0 Mbps) and Dominican Republic (16.5 Mbps) rounding out the Top 5.

MAXIMUM DOWNLOAD SPEEDS (Mbps)

1. Chile – 371.7
2. Panama – 249.0
3. Guatemala – 239.0
4. Dominican Republic – 186.5
5. Brazil – 172.9

MAXIMUM UPLOAD SPEEDS (Mbps)

1. Chile – 102.5
2. Guatemala – 63.3
3. Venezuela – 63.3
4. Dominican Republic – 61.0
5. Brazil – 56.1

“The survey shows that the 5G revolution in Latin America is only just starting. Cellular performance varies widely across markets and metro areas with Chile delivering the most consistent results of any LATAM country. There is a lot of room for growth and development of local cellular networks, especially when compared to the average upload and download speeds we’re seeing in North America and Western Europe,” said Toby Forman, CEO at SmartCIC. “Speed tests were largely conducted on 4G and 3G across the region and show that network quality, speed and latency will improve when 5G is deployed more widely.”

CELLSMART collected data from 9,950 network speed tests in the region between March 25 2022 and October 31 2022. The survey provides a snapshot of actual performance across cellular technologies across the globe. CELLSMART uses the data it collects in its planning, network selection and service development and monitoring for fixed wireless enterprise customers.

4G registered an average indoor download speed of 37.97 Mbps and an upload speed of 16.05 Mbps in Latin America. Outdoors, the download speed was noticeably lower at 27.47 Mbps, but stayed consistent in upload speed at 16.79 Mbps. 3G registered just 7.39 Mbps and 2.94 Mbps for indoor download and upload average speeds, and 8.94 Mbps and 8.62 Mbps for outdoor download and upload average speeds.

“Markets across Latin America are developing rapidly. The results show that 3G and 4G are still providing a reliable foundation for wireless connectivity across the region. 5G is growing and overtime we will see an increasing number of speed test that show the power of 5G locally in across markets in Latin America. In markets that are transforming quickly, it is critical that enterprises and service providers have access to accurate cellular performance data,” said Forman. “CELLSMART is constantly tracking and reporting accurate local intelligence enable service provider partners to capture the opportunity in fixed wireless.”

Download the full report here: CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey - 5G in 2023: At the Edge of the Gigabit Era in Cellular Networks

About CELLSMART

CELLSMART is powered by SmartCIC and has been designed to enable enterprise customers to rapidly roll out cellular solutions and benefit from new intelligence-driven deployments. It provides the end-to-end planning, network selection, routing and backhaul solutions, equipment deployment, management, monitoring and support for enterprise fixed wireless networks.

CELLSMART’s solutions are built using leading technology partners and supported by over 25,000 engineers in 200 countries around the world.

www.cellsmart.io

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Cannes, France, 22 February 2023 – CELLSMART, the cellular intelligence division of SmartCIC, has launched its latest Global Cellular Performance Survey, which shows that maximum 5G download speeds available in the field have reached nearly 1 Gbps. Test results showed Norway (994 Mbps) and Spain (993.60 Mbps) topping the rankings for maximum 5G download speeds for indoors and outdoors. The USA and Austria followed closely behind with outdoor tests delivering 966.00 Mbps and 921.10 Mbps respectively.

Peak 5G upload speeds have increased by 35%, from 109 Mbps (Netherlands) in the 2022 survey to 146.75 Mbps (US) in outdoor tests. Tests run in Norway and the Philippines had outdoor speed tests that showed latency of less than 10ms, followed closely by US (10ms), China (11ms) and France (11ms). 5G is still providing hyper-asymmetrical test results with an average outdoor download speed of 210.05 Mbps versus 26.78 Mbps outdoor upload speed.

MAXIMUM DOWNLOAD SPEEDS - OUTDOOR

1. Spain – 993.00
2. USA – 966.00
3. Austria – 921.10
4. France – 803.96
5. Norway – 789.00

MAXIMUM DOWNLOAD SPEEDS – INDOOR

1. Norway – 994.00
2. France – 898.00
3. Spain – 753.00
4. USA – 735.00
5. Germany – 619.00

“The survey results demonstrate that 5G is maturing and beginning to deliver on its promise of 1 Gbps download speeds. On some 5G networks, consumers can download an entire high-definition TV episode in eight seconds while businesses can benefit from lightning-fast application performance. These aren’t lab results. We’re seeing these speeds in the field today,” says said Toby Forman, CEO at SmartCIC. “Maximum upload speeds have also increased since our last survey and they are showing that cellular networks are ready to deliver fixed wireless access solutions. Service providers and enterprises just need to know what is available on-the-ground where they operate.”

The 2023 CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey collected data from 21,456 network speed tests conducted in 67 countries and 1,350 unique locations between March 25 2022 and October 31 2022. The survey provides a snap shot of actual performance across cellular technologies across the globe. CELLSMART uses the data it collects in its planning, network selection and service development and monitoring for fixed wireless enterprise customers.

Telemovel in Portugal leads the rankings with 545.38 average download speed, across all network types. It has 138% greater average speed than 10th placed Mint Mobile in the US, showing how drastically different average performance can be even amongst the leading carriers. Other than Singtel, all carriers in the top 10 are located in Western Europe or North America. Singtel is ranked number two in average download speed with 417 Mbps.

Average upload speeds across all network types shows even greater variation. Telstra Mobile in Austria leads with 103.30 Mbps average upload speed that is followed by Finetwork in Spain with 84.58 Mbps.

TOP 5 CARRIERS – AVERAGE DOWNLOAD ALL NETWORKS (Mbps)

Telemovel - Portugal: 545.38
Singtel - Singapore: 417.00
T-Mobile - USA: 351.69
Meo - Portugal: 350.52
Telia Norge - Norway: 323.85

“We will see consistent 1 Gbps download speeds and upload speeds of 100 Mbps in 2023. That will be a milestone for both 5G and the entire mobile industry. As download speeds continue to increase, we anticipate upload speeds to rise, especially as fixed wireless access becomes increasingly recognised as a revenue driver and margin opportunity. Overtime, there will be greater emphasis on the B2B opportunity in 5G and in turn upload speeds will become a greater priority,” said Forman.

Download full report here CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey - 5G in 2023: At the Edge of the Gigabit Era in Cellular Networks: https://cellsmart.io/whitepaper/

CELLSMART has launched its mobile app to capture wireless performance intelligence globally and provide an accurate view of real-world 5G performance.

Cannes, France, 14 February 2023 – CELLSMART, the cellular intelligence division of SmartCIC, has launched its CELLSMART mobile app in partnership with nPerf, an innovator in internet speed testing. The free mobile app enables anyone across the globe to test their local wireless performance while capturing global intelligence on 4G and 5G performance. CELLSMART engineers are using the mobile app and its database of speed tests to provide service providers and enterprises insights into their best local wireless options.

CELLSMART has already run 21,000 individual speed tests, spanning 11,000 unique locations in 70 countries. Each test is logged, mapped and used to advise organisations on local upload and download speeds and their suitability for use in fixed wireless access deployments. The launch of the mobile app opens testing capabilities to the public and enables anyone to get a snapshot of current wireless performance wherever they might be.

“The response to the CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey back in May 2022 was tremendous. We’ve had conversations with Tier 1 carriers and enterprises who need this kind of intelligence and want to work together to develop their 5G roadmaps. We are capturing local intelligence on a global scale, which is critical for large-scale fixed wireless deployments,” said Toby Forman, CEO at SmartCIC. “The launch of the mobile app enables anyone anywhere to see how their network is performing while creating a global snapshot of local wireless infrastructure. There’s a multi-billion-dollar opportunity to capture in fixed wireless access and that begins with new intelligence.”

The CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey presents out data captured in the speed tests and provides rankings of 5G upload and download speeds by country, metro area and mobile network operators as well as global analysis of the state of play in 5G deployments. The research sample showed that the global average 5G download speed between March and May 2022 was 241.61 Mbps while upload speeds were only 31.27 Mbps. Upload speeds only showed an increase of 55% over the 4G global average, while download speeds leapt by 330%.

“We’re excited to support CELLSMART’s global speed testing initiative and be part of power its mobile app. The team at CELLSMART has already shown amazing results and the mobile app will only accelerate testing and make it easier for anyone to see the performance of their wireless networks,” said Renaud Keradec, President of nPerf. “Our mission is to help anyone to measure the quality of their internet connection and ensure that we’re delivering results with maximum accuracy. We’ve developed a testing model that goes beyond the basics and replicates how people use their internet connections.”

nPerf notes that a standard bitrate test is not sufficient when characterising the quality of an Internet connection. It developed a testing process that emulates the way a user surfs the web. nPerf is collecting several million tests and billions of mobile network coverage measures per year. The nPerf server network is made up of more than 2600 servers worldwide with a total bandwidth of more than 12 Tb/s.

The app is available to download free on Android and iOS. Download it here: https://qrco.de/bdOLZe

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About CELLSMART

CELLSMART is powered by SmartCIC and has been designed to enable enterprise customers to rapidly roll out cellular solutions and benefit from new intelligence-driven deployments. It provides the end-to-end planning, network selection, routing and backhaul solutions, equipment deployment, management, monitoring and support for enterprise fixed wireless networks.

CELLSMART’s solutions are built using leading technology partners and supported by over 25,000 engineers in 200 countries around the world.

www.cellsmart.io

For further information on CELLSMART or SmartCIC, please contact:
steph@ilexcontent.com

About nPerf

nPerf is a high-tech company based in Lyon, France. For over 12 years, nPerf has specialized in fixed and mobile network optimization and analysis. We are dedicated to helping people assess their Internet connection and giving Internet service providers a better understanding of their networks. Every day, millions of people around the world trust nPerf by running a speed test. Combined, these tests create a comprehensive crowdsourced database. Our well-proven technology is used by telecommunication operators, ISPs, regulatory bodies, journalists, and private companies.

www.nperf.com

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Cannes, France, 11 October 2022 – SmartCIC, a global managed service provider, has expanded its fixed-line connectivity and field service solutions across 32 African countries. Customers gain the support of expert on-the-ground engineers in each country, delivering consistent performance and customer experience in local markets throughout the continent.

In addition to fixed-line connectivity, SmartCIC has launched satellite services connecting Africa’s 54 countries. The company adds Africa to its global footprint, which includes over 26,000 certified engineers spanning six continents. SmartCIC’s Africa expansion enables enterprises and services providers to efficiently connect, deploy, and manage digital infrastructure in new and challenging markets.

“SmartCIC is now serving all the 10 largest African nations as well as some of the continent's overlooked and underserved markets. We’re helping enterprises and service providers deliver reliable and robust connectivity in countries like Ghana, Ethiopia, Egypt and the DRC,” said Catherine Hemingray, Sales Director at SmartCIC. “As digital adoption accelerates across the continent, we’re providing critical connectivity services and helping enterprises to connect and grow in new markets.”

SmartCIC provides broadband, direct internet access (DIA), 4G/5G, large capacities and wave technologies as well as SLA backed field services solutions from smart hands to fully certified professionals. Its Managed Services offering includes fully managed WAN, LAN as a service to bespoke consulting, WAN optimisation, underlay strategy and audits.

“We are continually engaging with local service providers and certified engineers to expand our footprint and share their local knowledge with our customers. It is through relationships that we’re able to offer consistent and reliable services across borders. SmartCIC is committed to Africa in the long-term and we look forward to helping more enterprises connect and optimise their digital solutions with trusted infrastructure,” said Toby Forman, CEO at SmartCIC.

Over the coming months, SmartCIC will be adding additional markets to the initial 32 markets it serves today. It will continue to partner with local service providers to expand its reach with in-country engineers. A complete list of markets can be requested at www.smartcic.com.

About SmartCIC

Headquartered in France and with offices and facilities in 13 countries, SmartCIC delivers flexible and agile connectivity and field services solutions to international carriers and global enterprise in over 120 countries. Naturally a multi-lingual business the team currently speak 17 different languages in its day-day operations with customers and partners.

SmartCIC’s core values of flexibility and agility are driven by the team’s approach to solution orientated design. SmartCIC’s strategy is to deliver fully flexible solutions that meet the needs of demanding and evolving environments.

We help customers work smarter to achieve their objectives.

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