• Services provided in 25 countries
• Network tests conducted in 18,000 local markets
• Over 16 million miles driven and walked while testing
• 25 million data points collected daily from mobile consumers
GWS (Global Wireless Solutions, Inc.) conducts wireless network testing, generates app analytics, and collects market data. We measure and evaluate network performance by conducting controlled, scientific tests; and we collect app usage, behavioral, and perception data directly from consumers. We test and collect data indoors, outdoors, at venues, on roads – everywhere consumers use their device, everywhere consumers live, work and play. Our services are available worldwide – for more details see below. If you want to see what we’ve done lately visit our In the News page.
GWS provides competitive voice and packet data benchmarking solutions built to support the requirements of wireless operators, regulators, tower companies, and infrastructure vendors.
GWS utilizes big data techniques to intelligently sift through layers and volumes of test data. As a result, deep analyses of network performance can be quickly conducted and presented in meaningful ways.
Our reporting platform of procedures, systems, and software that supports all major wireless technologies and test equipment vendors. At the core throughout has been controlled, scientific testing that focuses on the consumer experience.
Built around an anonymized, opt-in consumer panel, GWS’s Magnify provides critical insights into smartphone engagement – from understanding customer expectations to measuring mobile app usage and network performance.
Find out more about our network benchmarking and testing services and our consumer analytics services.
GWS network testing specialists routinely conduct scientifically controlled tests of network performance around the world. We’ve conducted tests at a variety of levels and venues – from national to regional, from highways to shopping centers, and from sporting events to public transportation. Read the following reports and learn more about our innovative testing campaigns.
For most consumers today, their mobile device is their life’s remote control. As the world’s largest independent mobile insights consulting firm, GWS measures every aspect of how people live, work and play via their mobile devices – as well as how mobile network performance affects them. Combining our market-leading network benchmarking technology and methodology with deep behavioral data, we help businesses and organizations to drive innovation and deliver better customer experiences through mobile insights, anywhere in the world. Championing the needs of mobile users by understanding and testing the things that matter to them, we’ve evolved our technology and services in step with the needs of industry and consumers for over 28 years.
GWS founded by Dr. Paul Carter
GWS begins nationwide mobile network benchmark testing in the U.S.
GWS launches TroubleSpots - an app that allows everyday mobile phone users to report dropped calls and no-service areas to GWS in real-time
Fierce Wireless recognizes GWS as one of the top wireless companies in its Fierce 15 list
GWS named to Virginia's "Fantastic 50"
GWS introduces OneMeasure™ App enterprise version – a configurable app for mobile and Wi-Fi network performance testing
GWS releases OneMeasure™ App consumer version on the app stores
GWS introduces OneScore – network performance ranking combining engineering data with consumer research
GWS conducts nationwide testing in UK using both iOS and Android devices – an industry first
GWS surpasses 10 million miles of driving and walking while testing
GWS releases results of the most comprehensive nationwide network test and evaluation conducted in the US
GWS introduces Business OneScore – UK mobile networks measured based on what matters most to businesses
GWS debuts Event-o-Meter, a barometer of mobile network performance at popular US events
GWS completes another comprehensive nationwide test and evaluation of US mobile networks
GWS determines UK consumer “sweet spot” – acceptable waiting time to complete mobile online activities
GWS celebrates 25th anniversary
GWS launches Magnify. Mobile insights built around an anonymous, opt-in panel of U.S. consumers
GWS introduces Magnify in the U.K.
GWS completes another nationwide test of US mobile networks
GWS conducts the first-ever performance tests measuring the connectivity experience from combined mobile operator and ISP partners
GWS releases US and UK nationwide mobile and broadband connectivity experience reports
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