3G Machine-To-Machine (M2M) Communications

Cellular 3G, WiMAX, and Municipal Wi-Fi for M2M Applications

Cellular M2M applications have traditionally only required relatively low data rate connections, for which cellular 2G technologies, such as GPRS and CDMA 1xRTT have been perfectly adequate. In 2006, however, high speed wireless M2M applications, such as video surveillance, Remote Information Display, and in-vehicle camera systems, began to be deployed. While high speed wireless M2M will only represent a small proportion of total M2M connections over the course of the forecast period, the number of such deployed devices should grow strongly, utilizing cellular 3G technologies, such as HSDPA and CDMA EV-DO, as well as WiMAX, and municipal Wi-Fi. This study examines the market for cellular 3G M2M from the perspective of cellular embedded module vendors, and analyzes the impact that WiMAX and municipal Wi-Fi will have on market development.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the key applications for high speed wireless M2M and why are these applications being deployed?
  • What is the cellular 3G M2M module market size, in shipments and revenue, segmented by region, application, and air interface standard?
  • What is the cellular 3G M2M module market forecast, by shipment and revenue, segmented by region, application, and air interface standard?
  • How will WiMAX and municipal Wi-Fi impact the market for high speed wireless M2M?
  • What are the strategic responses of cellular M2M module vendors to market forces and resulting market trends?
  • What do key cellular M2M module vendor profiles and analyses say about: Siemens, Wavecom, Motorola, SIMCOM Wireless Solutions, Enfora, Telit Communications, Kyocera Wireless, Sierra Wireless, and Novatel Wireless?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Cellular M2M module vendors
  • Cellular M2M value chain participants: cellular/WiMAX/Wi-Fi IC suppliers, equipment makers, service providers, VARs, application developers, and system integrators
  • Stock analysis firms covering the cellular communications market
  • Venture capital firms involved in the cellular and cellular M2M markets
  • Consultants advising clients in the cellular M2M market