Data Traffic Offload from Mobile to Wi-Fi Networks: Behavioural Patterns of Smartphone Users

Table 1

Previously identified factors and user preferences [18, 19] that served as the basis for the online survey in the present work.

Relevant factors	User preferences
Size and resolution of smartphone display	Wi-Fi network speed
Mobile device operating system	Unlimited data traffic
Device and app settings	Low-cost access
Device capabilities depending on the mobile network	Quality of service/experience
Additional possibilities of applications	Wi-Fi availability in user devices
Mobile network communication technology	Widely deployed infrastructure
Software and applications updates	Quality of mobile network signal
Offload communication technologies	Automated login
Price plan	Security
Use of services and applications	Lower battery drain (when close to access point)
Context of use	International roaming
User personality profile and use of multiple devices	Improved indoor coverage