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5G Roaming Spend to Overtake 4G by 2028

Juniper Research predicts that 2028 will This inefficiency, according to Juniper Re- alone technologies, we believe that the
mark the first year where 5G roaming spend search, leads to “roaming revenue leak- increased roaming revenue achieved from
overtakes that of 4G subscribers. 5G sub- age”. Juniper suggests that this leakage better identification of connections will
scribers are projected to spend $10.8 billion – primarily caused by inaccuracies in roam- outweigh this investment. “In turn, we urge
on roaming globally by 2028, a significant ing settlements and fraudulent activities operators to implement 5G standalone net-
increase from the $4.2 billion expected this – is expected to be significantly reduced work cores to maximize roaming revenue
year. Despite the initial launch of commer- with the implementation of 5G standalone as competing technologies – such as travel
cial 5G networks back in 2019, Juniper roaming agreements. These next-genera- eSIMs – become more popular with mobile
Research believes it will take a full decade tion standalone networks utilize advanced subscribers.” Juniper’s research highlights
for mobile operators to generate more an- cores that enable more efficient roaming the growing importance of 5G roaming and
nual revenue from 5G roaming connections technologies, such as SEPP (Security Edge the need for operators to adopt advanced
compared to their 4G counterparts. Juni- Protection Proxy). Georgia Allen, the author network technologies to capitalize on this
per points towards complex 5G network of the research, commented: “Despite the expanding market.
architectures and the need for more com- high investment associated with stand-
prehensive roaming agreements as factors
contributing to the slower-than-anticipated
deployment of 5G roaming, consequently
limiting the growth of 5G roaming expen-
diture. One of the key challenges highlight-
ed in the report is the struggle operators
face in efficiently identifying and managing
roaming connections on their networks.

Zong 4G Partners with Mobily to Launch Unbeatable IDD Roaming Offers

Zong 4G, in a strategic move aimed at postpaid customers, offering both weekly friends back home while travelling abroad.
enhancing international connectivity, has and monthly options. Recognizing Saudi “Saudi Arabia is one of the top tourist and
launched a series of unbeatable Arabia as a prime destination for Pakistani business destinations for millions of
International Direct Dial (IDD) roaming tourists and business travelers, Zong 4G Pakistanis. Helping them always stay
offers in partnership with Mobily, a leading has prioritized the need for seamless connected with their loved ones in Pakistan
telecom company in Saudi Arabia. These communication. The company’s focus as they travel abroad is Zong 4G’s top
new packages are designed to cater to the remains on ensuring that customers can priority. The needs of our customers are of
diverse needs of Zong 4G’s prepaid and stay connected with their families and utmost importance to us and we will
continue enhancing our roaming portfolio
through more innovative products and
services for our customers,” stated Zong’s
official spokesperson. Zong 4G’s
commitment to providing reliable
international roaming services has
consistently enabled Pakistani travelers to
maintain strong connections with their
networks. Backed by China Mobile, Zong
4G is actively expanding its international
dialing and roaming services to a wider
range of countries, further enhancing its
global reach and customer satisfaction.
The partnership with Mobily is a strong
step in that direction.

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