SwissQual, the independent Swiss network quality measurement company, has launched a new software release for its handheld RF monitoring tool based upon the Apple iPhone®, QualiPoc iQ.    This new release allows engineers to collect measurements, such as FTP Download and Upload, and in combination record and display network values as well as GPS position for later analysis in the office. It also stores the information in a log file which is compatible with SwissQual’s post processing NQDI software as well as with several other third  party post processing software packages.

Says David Gonzalez, SwissQual QualiPoc iQ Product Manager:  “The Apple iPhone® has been phenomenally successful in kick starting the market for mobile consumer data applications and now accounts for some two thirds of mobile internet traffic.  Some reports show Apple iPhone® users as accounting for as much as ten times as much data usage as a typical smart phone user.  This is great news for operators, but it also poses a challenge for engineering teams.   The Apple iPhone® uses huge amounts of bandwidth; something which has led some to refer to it as the “hummer of the mobile network”.   This stresses the network’s data capacity and leads to a need for greater testing.   With this new QualiPoc iQ release, we show our commitment to support operators in testing with the Apple iPhone®. It is vital for operators to be able to test their networks using the same handset that will be used by a large number of their customers”.

The iQ is designed to be easy to use, focused on application layer testing.  It allows engineers to test application throughputs and evaluate network performance using the same handset as their subscribers.  

Says SwissQual CEO, John May “With QualiPoc iQ we provide the sort of powerful, and easy to use, user interface that has never seen before on a handheld network testing tool.   We also provide operators with an essential ability to see exactly what their customers are experiencing”

About SwissQual
SwissQual is an independent Swiss company specialising in the quality of service measurement and monitoring of fixed and mobile telecommunication networks. SwissQual offers a wide range of solutions to suit most needs including laboratory testing, radio network optimisation and benchmarking. It is also well known for its pioneering work in voice and video perceptual quality measures. 

Founded in 2000, SwissQual today serves more than 140 customers in over 70 countries.

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