We partnered with IonX to design and deliver a modular SDK and engineer app, now powering smarter, data-led deployment of shared 5G infrastructure.
Building the Right Tools for Real-World 5G Validation
IonX, formerly Dense Air, is transforming mobile connectivity through shared, open-access infrastructure. Backed by Alphabet, they’re pioneering the delivery of smarter, more efficient networks that can adapt to the real demands of communities across the globe.
To make this vision a reality, IonX needed a way to gather live, reliable data from both on-the-ground engineers and public-facing applications. That’s where we came in.
From SDK to Scalable Deployment
We worked closely with IonX to develop two key products in parallel:
- A lightweight SDK, designed to be integrated into third-party apps to passively capture anonymised network performance data
- A dedicated engineer app (NQT), built for deep diagnostics, active/passive testing, and in-field validation
Both tools were designed to be modular, scalable, and optimised for iOS and Android, ensuring seamless integration, minimal battery impact, and long-term reusability across IonX’s wider rollout.
The Outcome
These tools are now live and delivering tangible results, helping IonX:
- Capture 100+ diagnostic data points per test session
- Launch and operate tools across multiple platforms (iOS and Android)
- Gain street-level insight to inform smarter planning, optimisation and infrastructure investment
By turning live environments into testbeds for connectivity, IonX is proving the viability of neutral host networks — and setting a precedent for infrastructure innovation worldwide.
A Blueprint for Infrastructure Innovation
This project demonstrates how telecom leaders can move faster and with greater confidence when they have the right digital products in place. Real-world insight beats lab simulation, and with the right SDK and engineer tools, businesses can validate performance, reduce rollout risk, and scale smarter.
Let’s Build the Tools Behind Better Infrastructure
At Sonin, we help forward-thinking companies turn infrastructure into insight. From SDKs to enterprise apps, we build the right product, the first time.
Ready to prove your platform with real-world data? Let’s talk.