Research Methodology – Roaming Tariff Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Roaming Tariff Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Roaming Tariff Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- The number of mobile service providers offering roaming services.
- The number of subscribers using roaming services.
- Revenue generated from roaming services.
- Geographical coverage of roaming services.
- Pricing strategies of different mobile service providers.
- Government policies and regulations affecting roaming tariffs.
- Technological advancements in telecommunication industry.
Key Market Indicators:
- The total number of roaming subscribers domestically and internationally.
- The penetration rate of mobile users and rate of roamers amongst them.
- The average revenue per user (ARPU) from roaming services.
- The churn rate of roaming subscribers.
- The growth rate of the telecommunication industry.
- Regulatory environment and its impact on roaming tariffs.
Growth Trends:
- Increase in the number of international tourists driving demand for roaming services.
- The rise in demand for data and voice services while roaming.
- Emergence of advanced technologies like 4G and 5G further enhancing the roaming experience.
- Telecom operators partnering with local networks to offer cheaper roaming services.
- Increasing trend of âRoam like at Homeâ offerings by operators, eliminating roaming charges in certain regions.
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Roaming Tariff Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Roaming Tariff Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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