Verizon Wireless and Nextel Communications Inc. again led the wireless industry in N. Moore Capital Ltd.'s ranking of wireless carriers during the third quarter of this year, with the carriers' garnering a first-place tie in the ranking of five select operational metrics with 31...
WEST HARTFORD, Conn.-A new research report from Global Information Inc. analyzes the role adult entertainment could play in the uptake of mobile multimedia. According to GII, "adult entertainment has a long and reliable track-record of driving the adoption of new technologies and formats," including...
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.-Worldwide sales of wireless metropolitan area networks will surge to more than $5 billion a year by 2007, according to a report by Datacomm Research Co.The report, titled "Wireless Metropolitan Networks: Opportunities and Illusions," attributed this surge to exploding demand for third-generation backhaul,...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Personal use of mobile devices is on the rise, according to a new survey from IDC.The research group found that consumers spend more on wireless service each month than on broadband, cable or satellite television, or landline phone services. In addition, consumers make...
Nearly 10 percent of current wireline customers surveyed by Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services said they would take their wireline numbers to wireless carriers based on the recently implemented local number portability mandate, which S&P noted could intensify wireless substitution efforts next year...
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-The wireless industry is at a crossroads, according to new research from Analysys Research that investigates three plausible scenarios for the evolution for the wireless industry."Three major uncertainties will shape the future of the wireless industry over the next five years," explained...
DALLAS-Worldwide revenues from gambling on mobile phones could reach $16 billion by 2008, according to a new research report from Alexander Resources.The research firm expects 2.5- and third-generation wireless technologies and phones to promote the growth of mobile gambling, noting they will allow for...
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The overall market for GaAs and silicon-based power semiconductors will remain relatively flat during the next five years, hovering around the $2 billion mark, according to market research firm ABI. ABI expects the market to rise at just 2 percent per year...
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom-New research shows the market for wireless gambling and adult content will be significant, but warns that wireless carriers will need to carefully toe the line in offering such content to protect their brand."A high demand from mobile users for adult content,...
Nearly half of U.S. online consumers are interested in installing wireless networks in their homes, and 11 percent, or 7 million, already have, according to a survey from the Consumer Electronics Association's eBrain Market Research group."Right now 83 percent of those consumers who have...
NEW YORK-Carrier churn rates will likely increase during at least the next 12 months as subscriber contracts expire and users switch providers as a result of the implementation of wireless local number portability, according to a new report from Standard & Poor's Ratings Services....
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Although the automotive Bluetooth market has largely stalled due to a lack of Bluetooth-capable handsets, new research shows the market is poised for significant growth.Research firm Allied Business Intelligence predicted that close to one-third of all new mobile phones will include Bluetooth...
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Citing aggregate performance of 60 mobile operators around the world, U.K.-based industry consulting firm Analysys noted in a report that mobile operators can improve their profitability, growth rates and financial stability by finding the right blend of focus, scale and capital management.In...
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-Wireless data is on the verge of success within the business market, a move 10 years in the making, according to a new study from research and consulting firm Probe Research."Devices and handsets have increased computing power and extended battery life," said...
OSTERY BAY, N.Y.-A new study finds the business market for fixed broadband wireless access will be much bigger than previously thought, with 16 percent of the market in 2008 covered by small- and medium-sized enterprises."ABI acknowledges that the residential subscriber is the key target...
CHANTILLY, Va.-Strategic advisory and research firm BIA Financial Network Inc. reported that wireless service revenue growth has increased 19.2 percent over the last two years, with some company's reporting triple-digit increases."Revenue growth in the wireless industry is showing a surprising strength, with some companies...
MUNICH-Women, as well as men, are optimistic about the future of UMTS, according to the results of a survey conducted by Siemens AG of 3,000 consumers in Germany, France and Great Britain.The survey showed an equal number of men and women currently own mobile...
WASHINGTON-More than one in five people with a mobile phone has considered cutting the cord, the Pew Internet & American Life Project said Sunday."For some of the most enthusiastic tech users in America, the wireline telephone may be going the way of the transistor...
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Push-to-talk services will likely represent a major boon to wireless operators worldwide, and Nokia Corp. could benefit greatly from the introduction of such services, according to a new report from Allied Business Intelligence.Nokia recently introduced its first PTT handset, the 5140, and...
DALLAS-Research firm Parks Associates said unlicensed broadband wireless technologies will bring recurring revenue of approximately $2 billion by 2008, with a compound growth rate of about 50 percent.Residential services will take the lead, followed by the small enterprise market, according to the report titled...
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Operator reluctance and general market confusion represent significant barriers to the success of WiMAX, according to a new report from Pyramid. Pyramid believes fixed wireless operators, which have been disappointed by over-hyped technologies in the past, lack enthusiasm for WiMAX and will...
As the penetration of advanced mobile phones continues to rise, mobile operators must be aware of a changing mindset among consumers, as well as the differences in mindsets among diversified demographics, according to a new study from A.T. Kearney. Concerns for Americans regarding the...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Wireless devices will be high on holiday gift lists this year, according to a survey released by Staples Inc. The retailer predicts wireless handheld computers will be in high demand among both personal and business users. Staples expects business executives to flock to...
DALLAS-Although the mobile gaming market will grow from $500 million last year to $2 billion in 2006, the success will only be enjoyed by a top few players, according to a new study from research and consulting firm Alexander Resources.According to the firm's report,...
