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Effective Strategies for Addressing Rotational Churn

December 2006 (13 pages)

This paper presents a substantial argument for a change in the way in which operators treat 'customer spin', sometimes referred to as 'rotational churn'. Specifically we make the case for excluding 'spin' from the calculation of new connections and churn and the re-categorisation of spinners as 'self upgraders'. The paper also provides recommendations to operators regarding measures they can take to improve the way in which they address rotational churn and overcome the customer anonymity problems it presents. Specifically this paper presents:

  • a coherent case for the segregation of spin from churn in Mobile Operator KPI reports
  • four strategic options for operators to consider when developing a policy to address rotational churn, detailing the costs and benefits to be considered when implementing these options.

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Table of Contents
1Overview1
2Background1
3Understanding 'Spin'2
3.1Spin Defined2
3.2Why Separate Spin from Churn?3
3.2.1Spin does not measure the rate of customer loss3
3.2.2Spinning is an Act of Loyalty not Disloyalty3
3.2.3Spin is Best Described as a 'self upgrade'3
3.2.4Spinners Have Different Motives/Characteristics4
3.2.5Causes/Challenges Differ to those of Churn4
3.2.6Churn Analysis Undermined4
3.2.7Misallocation of Retention Resources4
4Calculating & Segregating Spin4
5Spinner Identification & Tagging5
5.1.1Aperio5
5.1.2Idiro Technologies5
6A Spin Reduction Strategy?6
6.1The True Cost of Spin6
6.2Spin Causes, Prevention & Remedies7
6.2.1Desire for a Better Handset8
6.2.2Desire for a New Number9
6.2.3Desire for Old Number9
6.2.4Lack of a Visible Competitive Upgrade Policy11
6.2.5The Presence of Spin Inducing Offers11
6.2.6Over-reliance on Third Party Channels11
6.2.7Over Exposure to Spin Sensitive Segments11
6.2.8Customer Reported Spin Factors11
7Conclusions13