CHICAGO-Demand for wireless data services is growing rapidly despite consumers' fears about security, pricing and slow network speeds, according to results of a study released Tuesday.The survey of 4,500 mobile phone users in 13 countries indicates that 41 percent of wireless users expect to...
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Some operators are implementing third-generation deployment strategies that face risky consequences, according to a report from Analysys."Early 3G launches suggest that many operators have not yet established a comprehensive, cohesive and robust service strategy," said Alastair Brydon, co-author of the report. "Success...
BOSTON-Wireless operators are losing a multibillion-dollar battle for customer loyalty to handset manufacturers, Massachusetts-based Strategy Analytics said.Research from the company's Wireless Network Strategies service indicates handsets account for the largest percentage of "early adopter segments" among wireless users in the United States and Western...
DENVER—RCR Wireless News released its annual updated wireless carrier database, offering the latest details on cellular and PCS markets across the United States, along with wireless carrier contact information. The 2004 Wireless Carrier Database provides market area and projected population information, along with cellular...
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Short-range wireless technologies like Bluetooth have a promising future, according to the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, which recently surveyed 5,000 college students on the topic.More than half of the respondents recognized Bluetooth wireless technology, and 11 percent said they are currently using...
LONDON-The global market for pre-teen mobile services could reach $43.1 billion by 2009, according to a new report by Visiongain Ltd.The pre-teen market includes children between the ages of 5 and 14, according to the new report, "Targeting the Pre Teen Mobile Market-Analysis and...
BOSTON-Mobile handsets from Samsung Corp. and LG Electronics lead in customer satisfaction in the U.S. market, according to new research from Strategy Analytics Inc.The survey showed advanced feature-rich devices, including those with clamshell or slider designs, color screens and cameras, have raised mobile user...
LONDON-Satisfactory business models have yet to be established between the mobile industry and the music industry, according to "Mobile Music," a new executive briefing from Baskerville/Informa Media.As advanced handsets offer the music industry more opportunities in the mobile content space, revenue-sharing and other business...
WASHINGTON-Rap and hip-hop music make up the most popular downloads of short message service users, according to a new survey from ForceNine Consulting and SMS.ac Inc. The survey showed 25 percent of more than 26,000 global respondents said they were most likely to download...
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-Broadband wireless access equipment vendors have a head start on standards bodies in developing products ready for market, according to a new report from Probe Group."Equipment vendors are now offering wireless broadband technology that does not require line of sight," said Alan...
BOSTON-The majority of U.S. mobile gamers are women, according to a new study from the Yankee Group that shows 58 percent of mobile gamers in the United States are women, compared with 42 percent who are men. Interestingly though, 29 percent of male mobile...
BOSTON-Mobile data will generate all mobile revenue growth in Western Europe until 2008, according to new research from the Yankee Group. The analyst firm predicts mobile voice revenues will stall at around $124 billion, while data revenues will more than double over five years...
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Voice-over-Wi-Fi holds potential for both wireless local area network switch vendors and chip makers, according to new research from ABI Research.WLAN switch vendors have promoted their solutions as a way to manage WLANs, including security, spectrum, access points and end users, according...
LONDON-The global mobile user base will exceed 1.78 billion by the end of 2007, according to new research from the Yankee Group, with Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) remaining the largest regional wireless market.The average compound annual growth rate worldwide will be 8.7...
LONDON-Northeast Asia will dominate future growth in the public broadband market, according to a new report from the BroadGroup. The four countries in the northeast currently host 80 percent of all hot spots in Asia. According to the report, consumerist pricing and bundling structures...
WHEATON, Md.-In-building coverage and bundled offerings have given fixed network and cable operators grounds to battle wireless carriers for subscribers, according to a new study from The Shosteck Group, titled "Wired and Wireless Networks; Two Worlds Coming Together."The availability and affordability of Wi-Fi, other...
Mobile technologies like WiMax (802.16), MobileFi (802.20) and Flarion's OFDM are poised to garner the most success in the wireless broadband space, according to research from The Management Network Group and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. "Mobility is the area where wireless broadband probably...
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The market for packet-based cellular machine-to-machine communications is growing, but the final shape of the market will depend on the commitments wireless carriers are willing to make to it, according to a study from ABI Research. "A number of different pieces must...
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-GM's OnStar is in a position to introduce its telematics services for commercial fleets, according to a new study from ABI Research. "The technology is now at a level and a price point where GM can reach out to this huge market,"...
DALLAS-Although it is often thought of as a single wireless standard, WiMax actually addresses multiple areas of the telecommunications market, according to a new report from Parks Associates called "Untethering Broadband: WiMax, 802.20 and Others."The standard offers two major value propositions, including broadband access...
BOSTON-A new report by Strategy Analytics found high interest among cell-phone users in cordless headsets and push-to-talk connectivity.The report, "US Cellular Device Market Dynamics: End User Interest," found 54 percent of respondents want cordless headsets and half want PTT connectivity. In addition, more than...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Two reports confirm the growing optimism about the semiconductor market. Research Group Gartner said general global chip sales will grow 25 percent this years and 15 percent in 2005. In another study, IDC said it anticipates base station chip sales to snag...
New research shows the worldwide smart-phone market continues to grow, while sales of handheld computers decline, but that regional differences make for a jumbled marketplace."These regional differences can have quite profound effects on future global market progression," said Chris Jones, director and senior analyst...
