Case Study

Carbon DataEdge

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We partnered with ViaSat to bring their vision of giving users complete visibility and control over their mobile data usage to life. The result: Carbon, an Android app that offers real-time data tracking, intuitive insights, and proactive management-all from the palm of your hand. Our goal was simple: to offer a smarter way for users to manage their mobile data, avoid overages, and gain deeper insights into their usage patterns.

Vision

ViaSat’s mission was to empower users to take control of their mobile data consumption, offering them an intuitive, real-time tracking app with insights into data trends and the ability to set personal data limits. The goal was to provide a solution that was lightweight, easy to use, and optimized for performance, enabling users to better manage their data and avoid unwanted overages.

The challenge

Users struggled to track mobile data usage across devices, leading to unexpected overages and limited visibility into consumption patterns.

The solution

Carbon was developed as a lightweight, high-performance app that provides real-time data monitoring, proactive usage controls, and intuitive insights to help users manage their data effectively.

What we did

Designed an Intuitive User Experience

Designed an Intuitive User Experience

Created a clean and user-friendly interface for effortless data tracking, trend analysis, and limit management. sss

Enabled Real-Time Data Synchronization

Enabled Real-Time Data Synchronization

Integrated REST APIs using Retrofit to provide instant updates and seamless synchronization across devices. sss

Optimized Network & Local Performance

Optimized Network & Local Performance

Implemented LTE offloading and Shared Preferences to improve network efficiency and ensure fast local data access. sss

Enhanced Performance Across Devices

Enhanced Performance Across Devices

Optimized the application to deliver a smooth and responsive experience, even on low-resource devices. sss

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Key Features

Data Tracking Dashboard

View daily and monthly data consumption, with detailed insights into trends and usage patterns.

Per-Device Stats

Graphical flow stats allow users to track data consumption by each connected device.

Data Usage Limits

Set custom data limits and receive alerts when nearing thresholds, helping users avoid overages.

Lightweight Architecture

Built using native Android (Java) and Retrofit for performance optimization across devices.

Optimized for Performance

Smooth operation even on low-resource devices, ensuring accessibility for all users.

The
Impact

1

Improved Customer Awareness

Enabled users to understand their data consumption patterns and avoid unexpected overages.

2

Enhanced User Experience

Delivered a simple, intuitive interface with optimized performance for seamless data management.

3

Reduced Support Queries

Provided clear usage tracking and alerts, minimizing customer confusion around data usage and billing.

4

Optimized Network Usage

Leveraged LTE offloading to improve network efficiency and ensure faster, more reliable connectivity.

5

High User Adoption

Achieved strong adoption across multiple regions through its practical features and user-friendly design.

Testimonials

Pawan Uberoy

Customer Stories

ViaSat Inc

Pawan Uberoy

VP Engineering, ViaSat Inc, United States.

"I have worked with Data Template and Anil for over several years and across several companies. Data template is very versatile and honest. We worked together on products ranging from 5G embedded controllers to Satellite communications and SAAS. They have all around skills to work on everything from mobile apps to complex embedded real-time software. The management is very open and friendly taking feedback very seriously."

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