Juniper Research recognises Telefónica for Best IoT Roaming Solution

Madrid, 12 February 2024.- In the latest edition of Juniper Research´s Competitor Leaderboard report, the analysts state that operators need to prioritize innovation in their IoT roaming offerings. Specifically, Juniper Research anticipates that the total number of IoT roaming connections will rise from 145 million in 2023 to 600 million in 2028, making the implementation of new roaming standards necessary to detect and monetise IoT roaming. Global revenue from IoT roaming is expected to surge substantially, from $690 million in 2023 to $1.5 billion in 2028.

The report highlights Telefónica’s progress in Juniper’s ranking and in the IoT roaming market. In specific, Telefónica has risen six places in this classification. According to Juniper Research, “the progress of the company in the IoT roaming market over the past year has been driven by innovation with solutions that simplify the roaming monetisation process, BCE and services that help operators manage different roaming regulations”.

BCE (Billing and Charging Evolution) supports efficient and accurate billing and charging processes for IoT roaming. This monetization strategy will allow operators to significantly increase their income over the next five years.

This recognition is the result of collaboration between Telefónica’s global business units: Telefónica Tech and Telefónica Global Solutions. We develop and provide an advanced BCE platform for operators worldwide, promoting innovation and efficiency. This platform optimizes global billing and collection operations by leveraging our expertise, technology, and digital services. Also, thanks to the complementary nature of our businesses, we can meet the needs of our customers by offering a range of IoT roaming solutions that can benefit businesses of any size and industry.

The Competitor Leaderboard analysed 18 key IoT roaming vendors, as well as vendor innovation and future prospects, with Telefónica recognised as the best IoT roaming solution. Additionally, it examines providers’ prospects for responding to future developments in IoT technology. This includes the evolution of LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G networks, the growing number of roaming IoT devices, and the increasing use cases for IoT.