Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Fixed Networks Bore Most of the Stay-at-Home Traffic Increase, Says Ericsson

Most of the 20 percent to 100 percent increase in network traffic caused by lock down policies was handled by the fixed networks, says Ericsson. Mobile network traffic increased 10 percent to 20 percent. 


source: Ericsson


As you might expect, given the stay-at-home orders, use of some apps related to mobility saw less usage. Travel and booking app activity was down about 33 percent, while ride hailing app usage dipped a bit more than 20 percent, Ericsson says. 


Use of location apps dipped about 22 percent. Use of parking apps declined about 13 percent.


As you might also guess, use of some apps related to people staying at home grew. Remote working app usage increased about 30 percent, for example. Use of instant messaging grew about 53 percent; use of social media about 50 percent. Use of news and video apps also grew more than 40 percent. 

source: Ericsson


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