| Opensignal, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications, Data analytics |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Key people | Charles Rutstein (CEO) |
| Website | www |
Opensignal is an independent mobile analytics company headquartered in Boston, with major regional offices in London, Victoria, and Singapore. The company specializes in quantifying the global consumer network experience by providing data and insights into the performance of mobile and broadband operators worldwide.
Opensignal utilizes a crowdsourced data collection model to measure the real-world experiences of subscribers. Unlike traditional drive testing or simulated engineering tests, the company's methodology focuses on how users experience networks in their everyday lives, including activities such as web browsing, video streaming, and multiplayer online gaming.
The company's analytics are used by:
Opensignal collects data through its own mobile applications and partner apps, recording billions of measurements from real users globally.[citation needed] This "user-centric" approach is designed to reflect the actual quality of service received by consumers across different locations and times of day.
The company reports on several specific pillars of network experience:
Opensignal offers a suite of cloud-based solutions for the telecommunications industry:
Founded in 2010 (originally as OpenSignalMaps), the company was established to provide transparency in the mobile industry.[citation needed] In September 2021, Opensignal was acquired by Comlinkdata (backed by Berkshire Partners), forming a combined entity focused on integrated network experience and market performance analytics. Following the acquisition, the company consolidated its global headquarters in Boston while maintaining its original European base in London and expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region through its Singapore office.