Fixed Wireless Terminals

A Key 3G Market for M2M

This Research Brief examines the market for Fixed Wireless Terminals, also sometimes referred to as Wireless WAN Routers, segmenting this often ill-defined market, discussing the vendor landscape, and providing a five-year forecast segmented by application, air interface standard, and region. FWT devices used for traditional Wireless Local Loop (WLL) applications have traditionally comprised the largest share of this market, with the majority being used in the Asia-Pacific region. However, new market applications, such as Mobile and Temporary and Remote-Office-Branch-Office, are gaining traction in addition to WLL and Industrial applications. The growth of 3G network availability is a key factor behind the rise of these newer uses for FWT devices.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Section 1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Research Methodology

Section 2.
KEY MARKET APPLICATION SEGMENTS
2.1. Industrial
2.2. ROBO
2.3. Mobile
2.4. Temporary
2.5. SOHO/Consumer

Section 3.
KEY MARKET ISSUES
3.1. Embedded Cellular Module or External Adapter?
3.2. Will Carriers Allow a Shared Connection?
3.3. What is the Impact of 3G?
3.4. How Real Is the Massive FWT Demand in China?

Section 4.
VENDOR LANDSCAPE

Section 5.
FWT MARKET FORECASTS
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Tables
  • FWT Applications Segment Forecast, World Market, Forecast 2006 to 2012 (Millions)
  • FWT Air Interface Segment Forecast, World Market, Forecast 2006 to 2012 (Millions)
  • FWT Regional Segment Forecast, World Market, Forecast 2006 to 2012 (Millions)

Charts
  • Four Main Types of Vendors Serving the FTW Market