BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / February 05, 2026 / SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring the increasingly vital importance of trusted connectivity.

With innovations in connectivity invariably followed by increasing consumer demand and regulatory attention, reliable wireless field testing is now vital. But how can organizations ensure efficient, trusted performance in real-world conditions?

Connected devices are now essential everyday tools for communication and consumers expect seamless operation – with any disruption potentially causing significant consequences. Real-world testing conditions based on recognized standards must be employed to maintain regulatory and consumer confidence.

Ensuring innovation in complex technical and regulatory environments

As devices and evolving wireless technologies such as 5G and the internet of things (IoT) become more popular, the demands on networks have also increased. The need to avoid interference or degradation now exists alongside increased regulatory control from governments, with compliance requirements designed to protect consumers and ensure trust in connected systems.

The article examines the issues that can arise from the failure to operate devices safely and effectively in the real world, and offers practical solutions based on the key components of:

• Test plan development
• Location selection
• Equipment and tools
• Data collection and analysis

Primary considerations such as adverse weather, interference and logistical hurdles are addressed in the article, which emphasizes the need for a proactive testing strategy to manage the challenges of wireless field testing.

SGS solutions

A comprehensive suite of services is offered to support wireless device performance and certification, with testing under real-world conditions delivering results trusted by manufacturers and operators that helping ensure products meet regulatory and consumer requirements. With a global network of expert teams, SGS testing covers voice, data and feature performance under varying conditions, assuring end-to-end efficacy and security.

SGS DIGITAL TRUST

With resources and expertise available globally, SGS DIGITAL TRUST provides a framework for technologies, services and organizations, helping to strengthen resilience, transparency and confidence in connected devices, and providing a streamlined, coordinated approach to navigating the complex digital trust environment today.

Read the full article, ‘Reliable Connectivity Through Comprehensive Wireless Field Testing’.