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112

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3Q 2010

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RR-1ST-10

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First responder communications continues its steady transition to all-digital voice and data connections led by TETRA and APCO P25 technologies. TETRA is the dominant standard chosen by public safety agencies in nearly all regions except for North America where P25 technologies dominate. Regulations, spectrum access, and funding continue as the foundational drivers for adoption regardless of region. Motorola's leadership affects the competitive environment in all regions and across all products.

However the market is evolving. More companies are offering P25 equipment. TETRA suppliers are aggressively pursuing new regional markets as Western European markets saturate. The first responder community is waking up to the possibilities of broadband data services encouraged by the FCC in the United States advocating LTE for next generation public safety broadband communications. Partnerships are forming to pursue broadband public safety RFPs as well as to take on Motorola for large projects. Public funding sources are in question given all the money allocated to sustain an economic recovery after the 2009 worldwide recession.

What does this all mean for adoption of digital communications by public safety agencies? In this study, first responder communications are examined across markets served by TETRA, P25, Tetrapol and 4.9 MHz spectrum band technologies. Forecasts are offered for radio terminal deployments across these four technology areas as well as base station deployments for TETRA and P25 markets. Market share analysis is provided for both radio terminals and base stations. Also included in the report is an in-depth review of the key market drivers as well as analysis of over 25 companies and organizations serving first responders.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What is the status of first responder wireless networks?
• Why does the industry want interoperability and what is its status?
• What is happening with regard to the Project 25 interface standardization and compliance process?
• What is the status of spectrum migrations and allocations?
• What regions and countries are adopting private Land Mobile Radio technologies?
• What progress has broadband wireless made in addressing non-voice public safety applications?
• How do the requirements of data networking for blue light organizations differ from those of consumers and private business?
• Who are the main players in the public safety communications field?
• What is the market size opportunity in terms of unit volumes and revenues for user radio terminals?
• What is the market size opportunity in terms of unit volumes and revenues for TETRA and P25 base stations?
• Who are the market share leaders in radio terminals and base stations?

Who Needs This Report?

• Private LMR infrastructure manufacturers
• User radio terminal equipment manufacturers
• Broadband wireless equipment manufacturers
• Public safety and government system integrators
• Ecosystem vendors including dispatch and command and control
• Applications and content providers
• Government agencies investing in public safety spectrum and communications services