This white paper discusses how offloading mobile data traffic to Wi-Fi networks can save mobile service providers in the UAE up to $316 million between 2013-2017. The document analyzes projected mobile data usage growth in the UAE and estimates infrastructure investment needs with and without mobile data offloading to Wi-Fi. Offloading 30% of mobile data traffic is estimated to reduce infrastructure costs by 26% over the five year period. The paper recommends mobile operators develop a business case for offloading and identify key indoor and outdoor locations for Wi-Fi networks.
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