Mobile Networks Research Service
This Service Covers the Following Technology and Market Issues:

  • Strategic and Quantitative Assessment of Global Mobile Infrastructure Market Dynamics
    • Key Trends, Market Sizing, Market Share Analysis, Forecasts, Segmentation by Technology Standards and Region
  • Radio Network Evolution
    • UMTS, HSPA, LTE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B, UMB, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX, Dynamic Spectrum Access, Spectrum and Regulatory Issues
  • Core Network Evolution
    • Next Generation Networks (NGN), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Fixed-Mobile Convergence (FMC), Service Delivery Platforms (SDP)
  • Network Deployment and Management Strategies
    • In-Building Wireless, RF Amplifiers, Airplane-Based Networks, Managed Network Services

DELIVERABLES
Research Reports (21) | Research Briefs (23) | Market Data (1) | Online Database (1) | Insights (30) | Vendor Matrix (3)


RESEARCH REPORTS
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Mobile WiMAX in Asia-Pacific
Market Overview, Implementation and Case Studies, Services and Subscribers, Devices and Forecasts

In-Building Wireless Systems: Connecting Networks and Services
Worldwide Deployment Scenarios and Equipment Forecasts for Active, Passive and Distributed Antenna Systems, Repeaters, Antennas, Picocells and Femtocells

IMS Core Networks: A Dynamic Service-Based Architecture
Beyond VoIP, Push to X, Convergence, Unified Messaging, and Unified Address Books

In-Building Wireless and Femtocells in Asia-Pacific
Mobile Network Extension Solutions for Consumers and Enterprises

Fixed-Mobile Convergence
Business Models, Operator Strategies, Key Industry Players, Market Dynamics, and Forecasts

3G and Beyond in China and Hong Kong
Mobile Operator and Vendor Positioning in the Evolving Mobile Markets

Global Wireless Spectrum Issues: Market Opportunities and Implications
Digital Dividend, Frequency Harmonization, 2.6GHz, Mobile Liberalization, and 700MHz Spectrum in the US

Software Radio and Dynamic Spectrum Access
Software-Defined Radio, Cognitive Radio, Real-Time Spectrum Trading, Regulatory Reform, White Space Spectrum, Digital Dividend, and License-Exempt Spectrum

WiMAX Market Analysis and Forecasts
The Opportunity for Base Stations, CPE, and Mobile Devices

4G Intellectual Property and Royalties
An Analysis of LTE, WiMAX and UMB

Mobile Backhaul Analysis: Global Trends and Opportunities
Revenue, CAPEX and OPEX for T1/E1, Microwave, Ethernet over Copper, Ethernet over Fiber, and CATV

RF Power Amplifiers
Equipment and RF Power Device Analysis for Cellular and Mobile Wireless Infrastructure Markets

The Worldwide SIP Services Market
SIP and its Impact on VoIP, Instant Messaging, Combinational Services and the Evolution to IMS

Femtocell Market Challenges and Opportunities
Cellular-Based Fixed Mobile Convergence for Consumers, SMEs and Enterprises

UMTS Long Term Evolution
HSPA+, LTE, and the Road to 4G Networks

Managed Services for Mobile Networks
Competitive Assessment and Global Outlook for Network Operations, Capacity Management, and Hosting Services

Energy Efficiency Analysis for Mobile Broadband Networks
Power Consumption and OPEX in WCDMA, HSDPA, CDMA2000, EV-DO, WiMAX, and Metro Wi-Fi

Next Generation Service Delivery Platforms
Service Delivery and Enablement Frameworks in Fixed and Mobile IP Networks

Worldwide Mobile CAPEX Investment
Projected CAPEX for Wireless Voice & Data Infrastructure, Cabling, Installation, and Engineering

ATCA and the 3G Market
How ATCA Modularity Will Improve Business Efficiencies in the 3G Market

Huawei: On the Road to Becoming a Leading International Equipment Supplier
Analysis of the Company’s History, Strategy, Product line, Operational Performance and Future Prospects




RESEARCH BRIEFS
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Mobile Broadband Needs FMC and 4G
FMC for Mobile Devices Will Help, But the RAN Still Needs 4G

Deploying UMTS in the 900 MHz Band
Providing Coverage Enhancements for 3G Services

Mobile World Congress Key Findings
LTE, WiMAX, Mobile Linux, Femtocells, Location, MIDs, and other Key Topics

Ultra-Mobile Broadband (UMB) Might Be Dead on Arrival
But Qualcomm Wins with OFDMA and MIMO Anyway

Migrating Mobile Networks to IP
The 3GSM Approach

Pseudowires for Core/MPLS, Access, and Mobile Backhaul
Supporting Legacy Transport Migration to IP

Mobile WiMAX in the United States
Sprint, Clearwire, NextWave Wireless, and Wireless ISPs: the Service Provider Landscape

WiMAX in Europe
Spectrum, Trials, Services, and Prospects

Mobile Infrastructure Vendor Consolidation
Market Implications of Merger and Acquisition Activity

The Digital Dividend
UHF Spectrum for All?

2G Femtocells
Market Drivers, Key Challenges, and Forecasts for GSM Femtocells

Next Generation Networks
Migration to IP Networks and Architecture

WiMAX Security Issues
Revenue Opportunities Created By WiMAX Security Gaps

CDMA and GSM at 450MHz: Deployments and Opportunities
Is GSM Losing Its Crown to CDMA?

Mobile WiMAX Equipment Vendors
A Qualitative Analysis of Early Market Positioning

Evolved EDGE
Broadband Data Speeds for GSM Networks

Smart Antenna Systems
Optimizing Spectral Efficiency in the Radio Channel

The AWS Spectrum Auction
What’s Next for the US Wireless Competitive Landscape

Mobile RAN Optimization
Bandwidth Growth in Radio Access Networks

2G/2.5G is Still Alive and Kicking


The Ongoing Quest for More Capable, Compact and Cost Effective Base Stations


Base Station TAM and ASP Likely to Continue Their Decline


The Ever-Changing Face of 3G





MARKET DATA
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Wireless Infrastructure Forecasts




ONLINE DATABASE
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Mobile Infrastructure Contract Awards Database




INSIGHTS
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The 700 MHz Auction Is Over: Now What?

The True Impact of Flat Rate Pricing on 3G Networks

Wireless Voice, Messaging, and Broadband: Will Customers Need Anything Else?

How to Define 4G and the Reason 4G Networks Are Necessary

Verizon Wireless’s Open Access Announcement: Impact on the M2M Industry Limited

The Impact of Smart Metering on Vendor Interoperability in the Utility Industry

Challenges Facing Mobile Operators in Mature Mobile Cellular Markets

Foreign Investment in China's Telecom Industry: Where Is It heading?

The Significance of Ofcom's UHF Digital Dividend Auction

Examining the Google Impact

The Business Customer MVNO: Can It Be Successful?

AT&T's 700MHz Spectrum Purchase: Setting the Bar Higher?

Qualcomm’s Busy Little OFDM/OFDMA Patent Portfolio Bee

Cutting through the Femtocell Hype: A More Realistic View Will Be Beneficial for All

Increased IPR Litigation: A Symptom of Changing Times

Why Do We Need In-Building Wireless? Time Use Research Provides the Answer!

Cisco versus Motorola: Collision Course for Two "Mobility" Companies

Wireless IPTV: Will It Ever Happen?

Wireless Handset Companies Renew Focus on Revenue Opportunities in Intellectual Property

WiMAX 2.0 -- Why 802.16m Is Not Irrelevant

The 2007 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium: RF Power Semiconductors Take the Spotlight

Vodafone's Game Plan for 2007/2008 and Beyond

Understanding Carrier Femtocell Business Cases: Is the Current Focus on Price Warranted and Truly Valid?

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Applications will Feature Prominently on Municipal Wi-Fi Networks

3GSM Was about Disruptive Influences

What Impact Will the Shutdown of Boeing's Connexion Services Have on In-flight Wireless and Wi-Fi?

Do Patents and Royalties Stifle Innovation?

The Consequences of Vodafone Bidding for Hutchison Essar (India)

Mobile WiMAX's Dirty Little Secret: Why Sprint Nextel May Have the First Laugh... and the Last

Exploring Femtocells: The Pot of Gold at the End of a Problematic Rainbow for Carriers




VENDOR MATRIX
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IMS Vendor Matrix

Services Delivery Platform Vendor Matrix

Mobile WiMAX Equipment Vendor Matrix



Mobile WiMAX in Asia-Pacific
Market Overview, Implementation and Case Studies, Services and Subscribers, Devices and Forecasts