Wireless LAN Market to Expand by Over 50 Percent in 2016, According to Dell'Oro Group Forecast

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a newly released market forecast report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, overall Wireless LAN market revenues are forecast to reach almost $10 billion in 2016, an increase of 54% over 2011 revenues. Some emerging trends expected to drive this growth include deployment of Service Provider WiFi (SP WiFi), the 802.11ac upgrade cycle, consumer video over WiFi, as well as a continuation of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend.

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"With the 802.11ac upgrade cycle now underway, we are more confident in our projections. In addition, we are raising our forecast for service provider use of WiFi based on very strong growth trends now underway," said Chris DePuy, Analyst of Wireless LAN research at Dell'Oro Group.  "We expect that by early next year, the availability of five gigahertz radio smartphones will stimulate a new phase in demand for both 802.11ac and SP WiFi," added DePuy.

The report details why the Enterprise segment will nearly double over 2011 levels (rising to $5 billion in revenues in 2016), while the SOHO segment will rise more slowly to $4.6 billion. Also included in the report are estimates on total SP WiFi units and revenue forecasts. 

About the Report 
The Dell'Oro Group Five-Year Forecast Report offers a complete overview of the Wireless LAN industry, covering the Outdoor Mesh Nodes, Enterprise, SOHO product segments and the Service Provider WiFi market. Tables contain manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments by the following wireless standards: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/g, 802.11n and 802.11ac. To purchase this report, please contact Jessica Hsueh, call +1.650.622.9400 x222 or email [email protected].

About Dell'Oro Group 
As the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, Dell'Oro Group provides in-depth, objective research and analysis that enable component manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investment firms to make fact-based, strategic decisions.  For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit www.DellOro.com.

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