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Global 3G/3.5G Industry


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NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global 3G/3.5G Industry

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This report analyzes the Global market for 3G/3.5G in terms of Number of Subscribers in Millions by the following Technology Segments: WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA Pathway. The report also provides analysis on 3G/3.5G enabled handsets by following technology segments – WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA Pathway. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2008 through 2017. The report profiles 95 companies including Service providers such as AT&T, China Mobile Limited, China Telecom Corporation Limited, China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited, KDDI Corp., NTT DoCoMo, Inc., SK Telecom, T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG, and Vodafone Group Plc. Manufacturers and Suppliers of Infrastructure/Terminal Devices also discussed in the report include Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., LG Electronics, Inc., Motorola, Inc., Nokia Siemens Networks, Qualcomm Incorporated, Samsung Electronics, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, and ZTE Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1

Disclaimers 2

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3

Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4

A Prelude 4

3G Gives Way to HSDPA (3.5G) 4

HSPA - a Prominent Platform 5

Growing Popularity of HSPA+ 5

Table 1: Percentage Share Breakdown of HSPA Devices Worldwide

by Form Factor as of 2010 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 6

Emerging Nations Intensify the 3G Adoption Curve 6

Competitive Landscape 6

Key Statistics: 7

Global Deployed Base Stations 7

Table 2: Global Total Deployed Base Stations (2010):

Percentage Breakdown of Number of Deployed Base Stations

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 7

The New Dawn of Mobile Broadband 7

3.5G Gets Headstart Over WiMAX 7

Market Trends & Issues 8

Rising Need for Capacity 8

Rapid Migration to GSM Family of Technologies 8

Integrated Applications Impel Growth of 3G 8

Hardware Prices Slashed to Spur Sales 8

Growing Acceptance of WCDMA Video Mail Solutions 9

WCDMA Handsets Offer GPS Services 9

Rising Spectrum Requirements 9

Vendors Opt for Network Sharing Solutions in Current Market

Scenario 10

Femtocells to Catalyze Growth in 3G Market 10

Cost Concerns Push the Case for Interspersing Use of

Technologies 10

Key Challenges to Market 11

High Operating Cost May Dissuade Small and Medium Operators 11

Slower Migration to 3G Networks 11

Lack of Attractive 3G Devices 11

Increasing Traffic Will Strain 3G Network Capacity 11

Video on Mobile Faces Operative Challenges 12

The Threat of 4G 12

3. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 13

Evolution of Mobile Network Technologies 13

First Generation Networks (1G) 13

Second Generation Networks (2G) 13

2.5 Generation Technology (2.5G) 14

Third Generation Networks (3G) 14

Value Chain in 3G 15

Mobile Networks That Support 3G Services 15

Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) 15

Important Features of WCDMA 16

WCDMA - Not a CDMA2000 Version 16

High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 16

Features 16

Benefits Offered 16

High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) 17

High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) 17

HSPA Continues to Evolve 17

CDMA 18

Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) 18

Fourth Generation Networks (4G) 18

A Sneak Peek at Broadband Wireless Technologies 19

4. INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS 20

GSM Association 20

Open Mobile Alliance 20

3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) 20

CDMA Development Group 21

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) 21

5. PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCH 22

Velcom Strengthens 3G/3G+ Network Coverage 22

Greenpacket Expands ICM Application to Leading Mobile Platforms 22

Reliance Communications Introduces 3G Network Services 22

ORing Launches IR-711UB Cellular VPN Router 22

Aricent® Launches Total Testing Telecom Testing Service 23

Teletalk to Introduce 3G Mobile Telecommunications Services in

Bangladesh 23

Lemon Mobiles Unveils W100 3G-Enabled Cellphone in India 23

ArmenTel Expands 3G Network Footprint 23

Tele2 Latvia Commences Construction of Base Station 23

Mobile Digital Communications Expands Coverage of 3G Services 24

Astellia Launches Astellia 3G UTRAN Optimization Solution 24

CSL Introduces 3G and 4G Network in Hong Kong 24

MTS Turkmenistan Introduces 3G Network in Ashgabat 25

TeliaSonera and Ncell Introduce 3G Network in Mount Everest Area 25

Azerfon Launches 3G+ service 25

Verizon Wireless to Introduce New 3G Smartphone Prepaid Data

Packages 25

AIS to Launch 3G Data Services 26

Telecel Zimbabwe to Launch 3G Services 26

ArmenTel Introduces HSUPA Technology 26

MTS Belarus Unveils 3G/3.5G Mobile Services 26

Etisalat Unveils New Mobile Business Data Service 27

S Tel to Unveil 3G Services 27

Vimpelcom Launches 3G network in Pskov 27

Islandcom Introduces 3G Network 27

Redknee and VivaCell-MTS Jointly Launch Mobile Broadband Services 27

Cosmote Romania Introduces HSPA+ 3.5G Mobile Network 28

Orange Jordan Introduces 3G+ Network 28

Moldtelecom Launches 3G Network 28

BSNL to Introduce 3G Services in Himachal Pradesh 28

BSNL Launches 3G services in Mangalore 28

Viettel to Introduce 3G Services 29

Orange France to Upgrade HSDPA Networks 29

T-Mobile Upgrades its HSPA network 29

MobiFone to Introduce 3G Services 29

Orange Dominicana to Launch Third Generation Cellular Services 29

Softbank Mobile Selects Ericsson for 3G Network Upgradation 29

Swisscom to Offer Enhanced Broadband Services 30

SFR to Offer Enhanced Broadband Services with Nokia Siemens

Networks 30

RIM and Airtel Introduce BlackBerry Bold 9700 Smartphone 31

Alcatel-Lucent Introduces MC-TRX 31

ZTE Int roduces 3G Modems in Brazil 32

Sierra Wireless to Launch Overdrive3G/4G Mobile Hotspot 32

Verizon Introduces Mobile Broadband for Internet Services 33

BSNL Extends its Third Generation Cellular Services 33

AT&T Introduces 3G Capabilities to its Mobile Broadband Network 33

Ericsson and ST-Ericsson Enters into Joint Venture with

STMicroelectronics 33

Aeroflex Launches PXI 3000 Series Modular Test Platform 34

AT&T Upgrades its 3G Wireless Coverage in Okhlahoma 34

AT&T Strengthens its 3G Wireless Network in Washington 34

AT&T Introduces Third Generation Capabilities to its Mobile

Broadband Network in Charlottesville 34

AT&T Expands its 3G Mobile Broadband Network in Hampton Roads 35

AT&T to Expand its 3G Wireless Coverage in New York 35

Mobily Expands 3G Services in Northern Provinces 35

2degrees to Introduce Third Generation Services 35

MTN Rwanda to Introduce Third Generation Services 35

Mobile Operators Launch 3G Services 36

Lao Telecommunication Company Introduces 3G Mobile Phone Services 36

Econet Wireless to Introduce 3G Mobile Phone Services 36

China Unicom Unveils 3G Mobile Phone Music Service 36

BSNL to Introduce 3G Mobile Phone Services 36

Vinaphone to Introduce 3G Mobile Phone Services 37

BSNL to Introduce IPTV, 3G Mobile and WiMax Services 37

Kingdee International Software Introduces 3G Mobile ERP 37

MTN Launches 3.5G Technology in Accra, Tema and Kumasi 37

Mobile TeleSystems Introduces 3G Network 38

Motorola Launches HSPA Wireless Module 38

BSNL Introduces 3G Mobile System in Orissa 38

BSNL Introduces 3G Mobile Phone Services in Various Indian Cities 38

Zain Introduces 3G Mobile Services in Nigeria 39

Sony Ericsson Launches Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 3G 39

LG Launches LG GM750 through Vodafone 39

True Move Introduces New Models of iPhone 3G S Wi-Fi 39

T-Mobile Introduces Samsung Gravity 2 40

LG Introduces World's First 3G Watchphone through Orange in

France 40

LG to Launch Viewty Smart LG-GC900 in India 40

INQ Mobile Launches 3G Social Mobiles with Twitter and Media Sync 41

HTC Launches HTC Touch Diamond2 in India 41

Nokia to Launch 3G Mobile Handset Models in China 42

Info2cell.com Introduces 3.5G Services Range 42

Vodafone Turkey to Unveil Vodafone 3G + Technology 42

Ericsson and EMOBILE Introduce HSPA Evolution-Based Network 42

Wi-Ex Incorporated Unveils Signal Boosters 43

China Mobile Launches Ophone 43

Vodafone Expands 3G Network Coverage 44

T-Mobile Launches myTouch 3G Phone 44

Turkcell Introduces 3G Services and Products 44

Avea to Unveil 3G Technology 44

NewStream Develops 3G Wireless Network Video Server 44

Rogers Unveils Mobile Internet Ready Netbooks 45

Nokia Introduces 3G-Enabled Phone in South Korean Market 45

Acer to Launch Acer DX900 45

Samsung to Introduce 3G Handsets in China 46

Sony Ericsson to Introduce TD-SCDMA Handset 46

ZTE and TMN Launch tmn Bluebelt Smartphone 46

ViewSonic to Introduce 3G Handsets in China 47

ZTE Introduces New 3G Product Range 47

Oman Mobile and Nokia Launch 3.5G Mobile Phones 47

Pantech and KDDI Launch Pantech-au NS02 47

Aigo and China Techfaith Introduce Nine Mobile Phones 47

Intermec Unveils CN50 Mobile Computer 48

Zeebo Launches Wireless 3G Videogame Console 48

Sonera Unveils Mobile Broadband-Services 48

PROLiNK Unveils 3.5 G Routers and Modems 49

Virgin Mobile Unveils 3G Broadband Service 49

Intermec Launches CN4 and CN50 49

Beijing Telecom to Launch 3G-Phones 50

BASE to Unveil 3 G Services 50

Huawei and China Telecom Unveils 3G CDMA Services 50

Orange Unveils 3G Solutions 50

MTN Unveils 3.5G Services 51

Oman Mobile Unveils 3.5G Services 51

Samsung Launches 3.5 G Galaxy i7500 Smartphone and Samsung Jet 51

Samsung Unveils Star 3G, Samsung Star and Beat DJ 52

MTNL and Micromax Unveils H360 Handset 52

Motorola to Unveil FR6000 and FR68 Mobile Phones 52

T-Mobile Unveils Sidekick LX 53

Sprint Launches 3G/4G USB U301 53

Sprint Introduces DellTM InspironTM Mini 10 53

Samsung Telecommunications America and Sprint to Launch

Samsung MomentTM 54

SmarTone Macau to Introduce 3G services 55

HTC and Sprint to Launch HTC Hero™ 55

Sprint Unveils New BlackBerry® TourTM Smartphone 56

Sony Ericsson to Introduce JavaTM Platform into Entry 3G

Portfolio 56

Palm to Launch TreoTM Pro Smart phone 57

Nextep Unveils 3GConnect Mobile Access Service 57

Pocket Communications Selects Nortel to Introduce 3G CDMA Network 58

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 59

China Mobile, KT and NTT DoCoMo Ink Strategic Cooperation

Framework Agreement 59

TeliaSonera Selects Huawei Technologies 59

MegaFon Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Building 3G/2G Converged

Network 59

M1 Purchases Omni-Q Service Assurance System from Radcom 60

Deutsche Telekom Selects ACE MX Wireless Channel Emulator of

Azimuth Systems 60

BSNL Selects ITI 60

SFR Chooses Alcatel-Lucent for Expanding its 3G/2G Network 60

Latelz to Merge with Applifine 61

Etisalat Nigeria Acquires Local 3G Operator 61

MTS Collaborates with Comstar 61

Intel to Purchase WLS Unit from Infineon Technologies 61

Nujira Inks License Agreement with Tier 1 Semiconductor Supplier 62

Maxis to Invest in 3G Network Upgradation 62

Bharti Airtel Collaborates with Apple 62

Wyless Collaborates with DataJack 62

Beijing Mobile Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for Enhanced 3G

Services 62

Nokia Siemens Networks Bags Contract from Bharti Airtel 63

Airvana and Hitachi Selected by KDDI to Provide 3G Femtocells 63

Togo Cellulaire Signs a Contract with Alcatel-Lucent 64

Alcatel-Lucent Deploys 3G+ Network of SRR 64

Nokia Siemens Networks Bags Contract in Macau 65

Nokia Siemens Networks Bags Contract from Telenor 65

Nokia Siemens Networks Bags 3G Contract from VMS MobiFone 65

Avea Selects Huawei Technologies for 3G Network 66

BSNL and Ericsson to Roll-Out 3G Services 66

Bharti Airtel Lanka Launches Services in Sri Lanka 66

Azimuth Systems, RDT Equipment & Systems Sign Agreement 67

NTT DoCoMo Partially Acquires PacketVideo 67

Cosmote Purchases Telemobil 67

AT&T to Expand 3G Coverage in America 67

Verizon Wireless Expands Network 67

China Mobile Enters into Partnership with ST-Ericsson 68

Ixia to Take Over Catapult Communications Corp 68

Shanghai Telecom, The9 to Jointly Promote 3G Service 68

LG Electronics to Supply 3G Mobiles in China 68

Telecom NZ Unveils Telecom XT 69

BSNL Enters into Alliance with Nokia 69

Samsung Enters into Partnership with BSNL, MTNL 69

China Telecom Launches 3G Mobile Services 69

Arqiva Signs Agreement with Mobile Broadband Network 70

DTAC Enters into Partnership with Vodafone for 3G Services 70

Qiao Xing Mobile, Techfaith Wireless Ink Agreement 70

China Unicom Inks Agreement with Ericsson for WCDMA Services 70

Ericsson Signs Agreement with Vodafone for RAN Service 70

AT&T Inks Definitive Agreement with Verizon Wireless 71

Hutchison Telecommunications, Vodafone to Merge

Telecommunications Operations 71

Hitachi Establishes New Manufacturing Facility 72

NEC Introduces 3G LTE Base Station 72

NTT DoCoMo to Purchase Stake in Tata Teleservices 72

Etisalat Inks Agreement with Huawei 72

Alpha Micro Components and Sierra Wireless Sign Agreement 72

BT Inks Agreement with T-Mobile and 3 UK 73

Millicom International Cellular to Purchase Amnet

Telecommunications 73

Ericsson Bags Contract from Meteor Mobile Communications 73

NEC and Alcatel-Lucent Enter into Collaboration 74

Nokia Siemens Networks Provides 3G Network to T-2 74

KT Freetel, NTT DoCoMo to Purchase Interest in U-Mobile 74

Dell Collaborates with Ericsson 74

Vodafone to Ramp Up Speed of 3G Mobile Broadband 75

BASE Plans to Launch HSPA Services 75

Motorola's Business Unit Wins 3G Network Order from Vinaphone 75

Telenor to Launch Apple's iPhone 3G 75

China Telecom Enters Into Partnership with CASC 76

DAVE Wireless Signs Agreement with Ericsson to Fabricate its

3G Network 76

Best Buy Collaborates With China Unicom 76

MTS and Rogers Ink Agreement 76

ZTE Inks Agreement with Willcom 77

Etisalat and Reliance Communications Sign Agreement 77

MTNL to Franchise to Sell 3G Service 77

Airvana Enters Into Agreement with Sprint 78

Huawei to Fabricate Vodafone's 3G Network 78

Motorola and China Mobile Ink Agreement 78

SmrtGuard Enters Into Alliance with Indosat 79

Alcatel-Lucent Inks Two 3G Framework Agreements 79

HTC Enters Into Partnership with Etisalat 80

TOT to Upgrade 3G network 80

China Unicom to Set Up Joint Venture with SARFT 81

Ericsso n Inks Agreement with Telkomsel Selular Indonesia 81

Nokia Siemens Networks Inks Agreement with Chinese Mobile

Companies 81

STMicroelectronics Enters into Joint Venture with Ericsson 81

Ericsson Secures Contract from M BILLIONL 82

Huawei Technologies Inks Agreement with Vodafone Group 82

China Unicom Signs Agreement with Telefonica de Espana 82

Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Enters into Partnership with

Teknologi Riset Global 82

Huawei Technologies Inks Agreement with Total Access

Communication Public 83

Fonix Corporation Acquires Gaozhi Software Systems Limited 83

NexAira Signs Agreement with D&H Distributing 83

ICBC Enters into Partnership with Chinese Telecom Companies 83

Hanwang Technology to Enter into Partnership with China Mobile 83

Shanghai Unicom Selects GeoSentric Oyj for Providing GyPSii

Mobile SNS Service 84

Nokia Siemens Networks Bags Contract from Viettel Corporation 84

Ericsson Inks Agreement with Telefonica O2 UK 84

Hutchison 3 Group Inks Agreement with Ceragon Networks 84

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 86

Service Providers 86

AT&T (USA) 86

China Mobile Limited (China) 86

China Telecom Corporation Limited (China) 86

China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited (China) 86

KDDI Corp. (Japan) 87

NTT DoCoMo, Inc (Japan) 87

SK Telecom (Korea) 87

T-Mobile International AG & Co. KG (Germany) 88

Vodafone Group Plc. (UK) 88

Manufacturers and Suppliers of Infrastructure/ Terminal Devices 88

Alcatel-Lucent (France) 88

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China) 89

LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea) 89

Motorola, Inc (USA) 89

Nokia Siemens Networks (Finland) 90

Qualcomm Incorporated (USA) 90

Samsung Electronics (South Korea) 90

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Sweden) 90

ZTE Corporation (China) 91

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 92

By Number of Subscribers 92

Table 3: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

3G/3.5G by Geographic Region/Country - North America, Europe,

Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Millions

for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 92

Table 4: Global 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G by Geographic

Region- Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers for

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest

of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 93

Table 5: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

WCDMA Pathway by Geographic Markets - North America, Europe,

Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Millions

for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 94

Table 6: Global 10-Year Perspective for WCDMA Pathway by

Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Number of

Subscribers for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 95

Table 7: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

CDMA Pathway by Geographic Markets - North America, Europe,

Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World Markets

Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Millions

for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 96

Table 8: Global 10-Year Perspective for CDMA Pathway by

Geographic Region- Percentage Breakdown of Number of

Subscribers for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 97

By Handset Sale 98

Table 9: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Geographic Region - North

America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of

World Independently Analyzed by Unit Sales (In Million Units)

for Years 2008 Through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 98

Table 10: Global 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G Enabled

Handsets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Shipments for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 99

Table 11: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

WCDMA Pathway Handsets by Geographic Region - North America,

Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World

Independently Analyzed by Unit Sales (In Million Units) for

Years 2008 Through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 100

Table 12: Global 10-Year Perspective for WCDMA Pathway

Handsets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Shipments for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 101

Table 13: Global Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

CDMA Pathway Handsets by Geographic Region - North America,

Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World

Independently Analyzed by Unit Sales (In Million Units) for

Years 2008 Through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 102

Table 14: Global 10-Year Perspective for CDMA Pathway

Handsets by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Shipments for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 &

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 103

9. NORTH AMERICA 104

A.Market Analysis 104

Outlook 104

Focus on the United States Market 104

B. Market Analysis 105

Table 15: North America Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G by Technology - WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA

Pathway Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of

Subscribers in Millions for Years 2008 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 105

Table 16: North America 10-Year Perspective fo 3G/3.5G by

Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers

for WCDMA Pathway and CDMA Pathway Markets for Years 2008,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 106

Table 17: North American Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Technology - WCDMA

Pathway Handset, and CDMA Pathway Handset Markets Breakdown

of Handset Shipments in Millions Units for Years 2008

through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 107

Table 18: North American 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G

Enabled Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of

Unit Shipments for WCDMA Pathway Handset and CDMA Pathway

Handset Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 108

10. EUROPE 109

A.Market Analysis 109

Outlook 109

Eastern Europe - A Special Focus 109

Key Regional Markets 109

Hungary 109

Competitive Scenario 110

Romania 110

Russia 110

Turkey 110

Ukraine 111

B.Market Analytics 111

Table 19: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

3G/3.5G by Technology - WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA Pathway

Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in

Millions for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 111

Table 20: European 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G by

Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers

for WCDMA Pathway and CDMA Pathway Markets for Years 2008,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 112

Table 21: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis

for 3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Technology - WCDMA Pathway

Handset, and CDMA Pathway Handset Markets Breakdown of

Handset Shipments in Millions Units for Years 2008 through

2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 113

Table 22: European10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G Enabled

Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Unit

Shipments for WCDMA Pathway Handset and CDMA Pathway Handset

Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 114

11. ASIA-PACIFIC 115

A.Market Analysis 115

Outlook 115

China - The Most Prominent Market 115

Chinese Telecom Market on a Roll 115

3G Market Takes Off 115

A Comparison of 3G Technologies 116

China 3G Supply Chain 116

Outlook 117

Competitive Landscape: The Clash of Titans 117

Pricing Pressures 118

Increased Spending on Wireless Infrastructure Equipment 118

3G Mobile Handset Market 119

3G Handset Market Gets Boost From Subsidies 119

Table 23: China 3G Terminal Market (2010): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Device Type (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 119

Market Share Statistics: 120

Table 24: China 3G Market (2011F): Percentage Share

Breakdown by Key Telecom Operators - China Telecom, China

Mobile, and China Unicom (includes corresponding

Graph/Chart) 120

Table 25: Percentage Share Breakdown Mobile Network

Spending by Technology in China for the years 2012

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 120

Future Trends 120

Shanghai Hosts the Rollover to 4G 120

India 121

3G Opportunity: India vs. China 121

3G Operators Switch Focus From Urban to Rural Areas 122

Table 26: Indian 3G Connections (2013F): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Connections by Service Areas (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 122

Table 27: Indian 3G Market (2013F): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Connections for Key Operators (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 122

Table 28: Percentage Share Breakdown Mobile Network

Spending by Technology in India for the years 2009 & 2012

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 123

Key Challenges: Affordability, Availability & Competition 123

Australian Market - An Overview 124

South Korea: Prioritizing Moves 124

Rest of Asia-Pacific 124

B.Market Analytics 125

Table 29: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G by Technology - WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA

Pathway Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of

Subscribers in Millions for Years 2008 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125

Table 30: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G by

Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers

for WCDMA Pathway and CDMA Pathway Markets for Years 2008,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126

Table 31: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Technology - WCDMA

Pathway Handset, and CDMA Pathway Handset Markets Breakdown

of Handset Shipments in Millions Units for Years 2008

through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 127

Table 32: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G

Enabled Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of

Unit Shipments for WCDMA Pathway Handset and CDMA Pathway

Handset Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 128

12. LATIN AMERICA 129

A.Market Analysis 129

Outlook 129

Market Overview 129

Mexico 129

B.Market Analytics 130

Table 33: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G by Technology - WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA

Pathway Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of

Subscribers in Millions for Years 2008 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130

Table 34: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G by

Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers

for WCDMA Pathway and CDMA Pathway Markets for Years 2008,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 131

Table 35: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Technology - WCDMA

Pathway Handset, and CDMA Pathway Handset Markets Breakdown

of Handset Shipments in Millions Units for Years 2008

through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 132

Table 36: Latin American 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G

Enabled Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of

Unit Shipments for CDMA Pathway Handset and CDMA Pathway

Handset Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 133

13. REST OF WORLD 134

A.Market Analysis 134

Africa 134

United Arab Emirate 134

B.Market Analytics 135

Table 37: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G by Technology - WCDMA Pathway, and CDMA

Pathway Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of

Subscribers in Millions for Years 2008 through 2017

(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 135

Table 38: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G by

Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers

for WCDMA Pathway and CDMA Pathway Markets for Years 2008,

2011 & 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 136

Table 39: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future

Analysis for 3G/3.5G Enabled Handsets by Technology - WCDMA

Pathway Handset, and CDMA Pathway Handset Markets Breakdown

of Handset Shipments in Millions Units for Years 2008

through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137

Table 40: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for 3G/3.5G

Enabled Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of

Unit Shipments for CDMA Pathway Handset and CDMA Pathway

Handset Markets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2017 (includes

corresponding Graph/Chart) 138

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 95 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 99)

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Region/Country Players

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The United States 21

Canada 5

Japan 7

Europe 24

France 3

Germany 1

The United Kingdom 3

Spain 2

Rest of Europe 15

Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 35

Latin America 1

Africa 2

Middle-East 4

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