3G Mobile Market Trends

Worldwide Subscriber Dynamics, Operator Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Mobile Devices, and 3G/4G Technology Evolution

While the 3G market may be definitely gaining traction, we are rapidly approaching a crossroads in 3G+ access technologies, where the needs of different market segments can vary substantially, and the potential rewards (and losses) for the different technology vendors and mobile communications operators could be substantial. The “3G+ future” is offering operators and end-users more choice than there has been in the market for some time. This study examines the rapid evolution of 3G access technologies and the market conditions for their adoption, as well as the parallel 3G developments in mobile devices, infrastructure, value added services and operator strategy. The analysis is rounded off with 3G subscriber, mobile device, base-station deployment and capital expenditure forecasts.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What is the shape of the current 2G and 3G cellular landscape?
• Which markets have the most opportunities for 3G and 3G+ development?
• What are the various 2G, 3G and 3G+ access technologies, and how do they compare?
• What are the current dynamics shaping the mobile cellular landscape?
• How significant are 3G handset shipment numbers?
• How many 3G subscribers (by technology) are there? How will their numbers grow?
• What have been the historical capital expenditures by the mobile operators and how will they evolve? How much will they spend on 3G?
• Which operators are shaping the use of 3G, and ultimately 3G+, technologies? Which value added services are they offering over their 3G networks?

Who Needs This Report?

• Equipment vendors
• Service providers
• Standards-setting bodies
• Regulators
• Device and semiconductor manufacturers
• Venture capitalists and other investors.