Case Studies

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 case studies and learn more about our innovative testing campaigns.

WHO HAS THE BEST MOBILE NETWORK IN THE U.S.?


After driving 900,000 miles and conducting 8.8 million controlled tests in 498 markets in the U.S. (representing 93% of Americans), the results are in!

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TELEWORKING DURING THE PANDEMIC


The shift to expanded telework during the pandemic is revealing new app winners and losers. 

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UK Drive Test

UK MOBILE NETWORK PERFORMANCE


GWS has completed the first test of its kind combining controlled scientific network testing with a deep analysis of consumer behaviour and expectations of performance. 

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PAUL CARTER BBC

BBC INTERVIEW WITH GWS


The BBC’s One Show and GWS walk the streets of Liverpool — testing and talking about “not spots” in the UK. 

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Rio Gold Winners

WIRELESS COVERAGE IN RIO – ANY GOLD WINNERS?


Rio’s largest mobile network providers (Claro, Oi, TIM and Vivo) were put to the test by GWS engineers who carried out high-level performance benchmarking while visiting Rio’s top tourist attractions. 

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Selfies in Las Vegas

SELFIES IN STYLE AND SPEED


GWS benchmarks popular Las Vegas hotspots known for visitors taking “selfies.” See which locations have the fastest upload speeds. 

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Commuter Connectivity

LONDON CALLING?


Black-spots on rails: commuters forced to look out of the window as up to 1 in 3 mobile internet tasks attempted on trains fail. 

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Mobile Monopoly In London

LET’S PLAY MONOPOLY


GWS tests mobile phone coverage at Monopoly locations in London, England. Testing was done at the request of The Register.

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BENCHMARK TESTING VS CROWDSOURCING


The following news articles and interviews discuss why benchmark testing is a more thorough, revealing approach to assessing wireless network performance than collecting crowdsource data.

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Wireless Walt Disney World

WIRELESS COVERAGE AT DISNEY WORLD?


Research from GWS highlights which operators offer the best performance at the happiest place on earth – Magic Kingdom.

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HOME IS WHERE THE SIGNAL ISN’T


Global Wireless Solutions’ mammoth study of wireless connectivity in UK homes combines data from extensive programme of engineering-level testing inside properties with results from nationwide poll.

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New York City Irish pubs.

LEPRECHAUNS IN THE NETWORK


GWS measures mobile network data speeds in twenty popular New York City Irish pubs.

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  • GWS measures how people live, work and play via their mobile devices; and how mobile network performance affects them.