Information provided from the Q3 iPass Mobile Workforce Report http://mobile-workforce-project.ipass.com © Copyright 2012 iPass Inc. All rights reserved. iPass and the iPass logo are registered trademarks of iPass Inc. * Bring Your Own Device
Network choice for applications
80% of mobile workers prefer using Wi-Fi to connect over cellular networks for application use
52% still prefer to use cellular for international calls versus VoIP calls
28% have video chats using smart-phones
27% have video chats using tablets
67% have video chats on laptops
The downside of being mobile22% lack of interactions with colleagues
14% always being connected
14% looking for Wi-Fi access at various locations
The best things about being mobile92% love the flexibility of their job
53% enjoy being always connected
48% enjoy not dealing with traffic
I’M A BYOD* WORKAHOLIC AND
81% of mobile workers think data roaming charges are too high
63% would choose a worldwide Wi-Fi plan from a mobile operator
25% would choose a domestic Wi-Fi plan from a mobile operator
78% of mobile workers think mobile operators are over charging
17% don’t know if they are over charged because their company pays the bill
23% of mobile workers turn off data roaming when traveling abroad
Data roaming bill shock
Average data roaming bill shock of a mobile worker
Multi-tasking on conference calls67% write or respond to email
54% complete another work task
18% never multitask
18% are driving
Top applications while roaming:94% Email
63% web browsing
59% maps/location
25% Facebook