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 In-Stat has the most comprehensive global wireless research in the industry, with coverage from emerging technologies to subscriber metrics and from Wi-Fi to 3G. The firm utilizes a unique combination of supply-side and primary end-user research focused on both consumer and business markets, and also performs custom and multi-client research studies. Aided by a large and diverse client base, ranging from wireless carriers to equipment and semiconductor manufacturers to venture capitalists, In-Stat's research methodology provides validated, timely, and cost-effective market intelligence with a total view of the worldwide wireless industry. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100 Visit In-Stat to update your feeds.
Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Since the early 1980's, the wireless industry has been anticipating the rapid growth of wireless data applications. The data in this study show that this long-awaited growth is finally here.
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100 WiMAX has an excellent opportunity to expand China’s market for fixed, portable, and mobile broadband access. Though traction in the 802.16-2004 (fixed) market will be important, the real success of WiMAX in China will depend on the much larger 802.16(e) market.
Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Now that wireless service is used by more than half the people in the US, wireless carriers need to examine more closely the characteristics of the diverse groups that make up this market.
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 This report contains cellular infrastructure contract awards. Infrastructure awards are a very good indicator of the future health of the cellular and cellular infrastructure markets, because contract awards often occur several months, or even years before cellular infrastructure is shipped.
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The cellular infrastructure world is changing. No sooner than 3G is deployed, after years of delays, there is now a new potential fly-in-the-ointment, WiMAX. It's not likely that WiMAX will threaten cellular for at least several years, but cellular providers are definitely planning for it.
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Now that wireless service is used by more than half the people in the US, wireless carriers need to examine more closely the characteristics of the diverse groups that make up this market.
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Against a burgeoning mobile subscriber base in the Asia/Pacific region, which currently stands at 859.4 million with over 130 million being 3G subscribers (including CDMA1X subscribers), a robust growth in data usage broadband wireless access (BWA) technologies has entered the wireless space.
Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Older adults ages 50 and over represent a significant market segment for the wireless industry. In 2006, half of the 78 million Americans in the baby boomer generation are aged 50 or older.
Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Mobile gaming has been touted as a killer mobile data application, and examples are often made of the success of mobile gaming in the Asia/Pacific region.
Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Smartphones are a significant and rapidly growing segment of the mobile devices market. Significantly, they are among the most profitable segments, since they have the most capability to use value-added services from their carrier.
Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Semiconductor components in handsets are the largest semiconductor market in the world in volume, if not in total revenue.
Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Now that wireless service is used by more than half the people in the US, wireless carriers need to examine more closely the characteristics of the diverse groups that make up this market.
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100 This report provides an analysis of worldwide handset shipments during the second quarter of 2006 segmented by region, manufacturer, and network.
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The APAC smartphone market is quickly growing: 7.43 million smartphones shipped in this region in 1H06, while a total of 18.80 million is expected by the end of 2006.
Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The cable TV industry is currently riding a swell of improving business and customer satisfaction. This condition is especially notable because the cable industry has long had a poor reputation for both customer service and overall service value.
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 US road warriors have yet to venture from the tried-and-true laptop/cell phone combo for wireless communications. Mean monthly air time consumption is less than 600 minutes, and EV-DO notwithstanding, road warriors stick to cellular voice calling, email, and personal information management.
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Now that wireless service is used by more than half the people in the US, wireless carriers need to examine more closely the characteristics of the diverse groups that make up this market.
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 This report provides analysis of the service provider edge and core router markets. The report reviews the unit shipments and revenues of leading vendors in each market in 2005 and the first half of 2006, and compares them to the previous year.
Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 North American, multi-person broadband households are much more diverse than previously thought. This report segments the 40 million consumer broadband households into six distinct groups, each defined by a set of lifestyle and buying behavior.
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Wi-Fi uptake in Consumer Electronics (CE) is highly dependent on the dynamics within each specific CE device category.
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The recent FCC's auction for Advanced Wireless Service spectrum was the largest spectrum auction in FCC history, and also a very important auction when it comes to the future of many wireless services.
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Although the Smartphone market in China now seems ambiguous, it is projected to prevail in the next five years. Chinese enterprise users are not yet ready to adopt this technology. More importantly, the awareness and acceptance of the variety of MVAS among Chinese Smartphone users has yet to be improved.
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 For the last five years, cellular carriers around the world have been deploying 3G systems. In the early years there were many problems, but over time, the roll-outs of 3G have gone on like clockwork.
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0200 FMC (Fixed Mobile Convergence) has become one of the hottest topics in telecommunications. In-Stat believes that FMC is viewed as an efficient way to provide a unified architecture and end-user devices with multi-service capabilities.
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The first quarter of 2006 shows the traditional post-holiday sales dip disappearing as handset sales soar. Internationally, the production of low-cost handsets from several dozen Chinese manufacturers increased the handset market size astronomically.
Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Recent In-Stat surveys of cellular customers reveal that an increasing number will test the music playback capability in their mobile phones. But, is this data enough to conclude that music-playing cell phones will eat away at Apple’s market share and standalone MP3 player sales in general?
Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200 In a market with total services revenue of $5.4 billion, and an equipment market worth nearly $300 million in 2005, Thailand is no doubt one of the key wireless markets in Southeast Asia.
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Enterprises are early adopters of technology. Most recently, they have jumped on the all-IP bandwagon with the adoption of IP-PBX and IP-VPN technology.
Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The ultimate goal of a SmartPhone is to be able to replace the use of a laptop or PDA for mobile workers. In-Stat surveyed 790 users to find how the industry is performing in achieving this goal.
Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The US Business market is increasingly well aware of the wide array of IP voice solutions available to meet their business needs.
Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 This Microsoft Excel data file includes detailed forecasts of mid-sized business (firms with 100 to 999 employees) wireless voice services spending for the 2005-2010 period across the size-of-business sub-segments in this market: 100 to 249 employees, 250 to 499 employees, and 500 to 999 employees.
Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Bluetooth continued its ascent as the premier short-range wireless data transmission standard in 2005, and will do even better in 2006. Mobile phones and mono headsets continue to lead the way in Bluetooth adoption. These applications in turn are leading to Bluetooth adoption in notebook PCs, PDAs, and automobiles.
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 IEEE 1394 (1394), also called FireWire or i.Link, is a high-speed serial bus specification found primarily in four markets: PCs, PC peripherals, Consumer Electronics (CE), and Automotive. It consists of two standards: 1394a, the incumbent technology which provides for 400Mbps transfer speeds, and 1394b, its high-speed successor.
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The history of 3G has included times of wild exuberance and crushing criticism. Through it all, though, business users have been at the forefront of 3G adoption, using notebook computers to connect to Internet services through 3G modems.
Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 In 1Q06, worldwide Wi-Fi revenue increased by 21% year-over-year, up from $738 million in 1Q05. Quarter-over-quarter revenue was up 5.8%. Wi-Fi unit shipments showed a 27% gain from 2005.
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Based on a survey of more than 1,000 wireless users in US business, this report is a snapshot of wireless voice and data usage. All data are sorted by business size (SOHO, small, mid-sized, and large business).
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 This Microsoft Excel data file includes detailed forecasts of Enterprise (firms with 1,000+ employees) Wireless Data Services spending for the 2005-2010 period across the size-of-business sub-segments in this market: 1,000-4,999 employees, 5,000-9,999 employees, and 10,000+ employees.
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 This Microsoft Excel data file includes detailed forecasts of Enterprise (firms with 1,000+ employees) Wireless Voice Services spending for the 2005-2010 period across the size-of-business sub-segments in this market: 1,000-4,999 employees, 5,000-9,999 employees, and 10,000+ employees.
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Wi-Fi was at first ignored by cellular carriers for fear that Wi-Fi data use by customers would take away potential revenue that cellular carriers hoped to get from cellular data services, but Wi-Fi has spread so fast that cellular carriers can no longer ignore the technology.
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The entry of telcos into the pay-TV provider market has generated a lot of press over the last few years. Large telecom operators like France Telecom and PCCW now offer TV services.
Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 At Interop Spring 2006, business WLAN vendors showcased their various solutions, with a focus on manageability and customer value. Enterprise WLAN infrastructure vendors showcased their increased support for applications such as voice and location tracking.
Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) was designed for wireless network carriers to provide both voice and data services on their third-generation networks.
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Many mobile carriers are offering video streaming services via mobile handsets. However, they recognize that using the cellular network to deliver popular content that millions want to watch at the same time requires much greater bandwidth than is currently available.
Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Carrier networks are in the process of moving towards an all IP environment. Key infrastructure components of that movement are media gateways and Class 4 & 5 softswitches.
Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 This report forecasts the big trends for wireless handsets over the next five years. Currently, this is over a $300 billion business selling over 2 billion units annually. The future is created by a combination of technological development, consumer demand, and value chain priorities.
Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 The cellular infrastructure contract awards are an excellent indicator of the state of the cellular infrastructure market, as well as a good barometer of the next 2 to 3 years.
Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Wireless broadband technologies are changing the way people and businesses communicate. However, there remains much confusion over the different technologies—Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and 3G. Do these technologies compete with or complement each other?
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 A discussion about IMS is never complete without referencing the fantastic new multimedia applications that service providers will be marketing in the future. The exact description of these new consumer applications is somewhat fuzzy, but everyone is sure they will generate huge amounts of revenue.
Fri, 14 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Disney Mobile was officially announced April 5th, 2006 and includes a number of carefully designed services that should have strong appeal for families, especially those with younger children.
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 One of the so-called “killer apps” from the late 1990s was m-commerce, a concept that fell completely flat even before the dot-com meltdown. However, the mobile wallet is a much different application that includes elements of mobile transactions, as well as other items one may find in a leather wallet, such as membership cards, loyalty cards, and other forms of identification.
Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 While collecting data for other reports, interesting information emerged about US mobile carriers including ratings on carrier satisfaction, voice and data spending, and attitudes toward technology. This In-Stat In-Sight presents and analyzes these data, finding that: - Data spending is important to increased wireless Average Revenue Per User.
Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 In-Stat finds that a significant percentage of individuals use some type of VoIP application. This report details results from In-Stat’s primary consumer research on VoIP adoption, including segmentation by age, ethnicity, and income.
Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Mobile IT applications for use on cell phones are increasingly including a component that allows the identification of location. Location is being used as a management tool in the transportation/dispatch market vertical and in new workforce management applications.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200 While the growth of dedicated MP3 players has been receiving a lot of press, the number of wireless phones that are capable of playing digital music files is also gaining a significant amount of press. Likewise, wireless phones that can play real-time or recorded video are also on a steep rise.
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0200 Over the last few years, Wi-Fi has suddenly “found itself” being utilized in the Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) market. RTLS refers to the location tracking of assets in real-time, generally across a relatively enclosed area, such as an enterprise, campus, port, or warehouse environment. So far, healthcare is the vertical that is adopting Wi-Fi RTLS at the highest pace.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The handset market celebrates another great year as shipments exceeded 803 million. Several factors contributed to the success of the handset market, including technology, penetration rates and costs. This quarterly update reports on 4Q05 handset shipments by manufacturer and region. It also explores shipments by technology, including a 3G breakdown along with the handset ASP by technology.
Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 For the last five years, cellular carriers around the world have been deploying 3G systems. In the early years there were many problems, but over time, the roll-outs of 3G have gone on like clockwork. Currently there are more than 130 3G systems (WCDMA & CDMA2000 1X EV-DO) in operation, and another 36 carriers have purchased 3G infrastructure (but haven't commercially launched it for one reason or another).
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 This Microsoft Excel data file, includes detailed forecasts of SOHO Business (firms with 1 to 4 employees) Networking Infrastructure spending for the 2004-2009 period across the sub-categories in this market: home-based businesses and commercial businesses.
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 This Microsoft Excel data file, includes detailed forecasts of SOHO Business (firms with 1 to 4 employees) Networking Infrastructure spending for the 2004-2009 period across the sub-categories in this market: home-based businesses and commercial businesses.
Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 In line with the surging cellular subscriber numbers, the handset market also devloped quickly in the APAC region. Cutting edge mobile phones—phones integrated with various multimedia and rich-data functionalities—were increasing their share of total phones shipped in the market. With a sum of 252.3 million phones shipped in the APAC region in 2005, 53.4% had camera functions, as the plunging price of such modes in emerging markets greatly promoted their adoption.
Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 Cellular infrastructure contract awards are announced agreements between a cellular service provider and an equipment provider. They announce that a deal has been made and infrastructure equipment has been sold. While each one of these alone doesn't reflect much, by gathering all of these awards and comparing them with past award levels, one can see not only trends in the infrastructure industry, but also a forecast of things to come during the course of the next two or three years.
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The mid-year 2005 In-Stat Consumer Mobility Survey reveals a number of insights about consumer attitudes toward downloadable applications and content. This report includes interest in a variety of applications as well as consumer willingness to pay and barriers to adoption. There is also further information updating earlier reports on Mobile Music and Mobile Video, two applications having high perceived value. This report will be valuable to mobile carriers, content and application developers, MVNOs and handset vendors as well as companies looking for additional information about consumer attitudes toward mobile video and music.
Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The mid-year 2005 In-Stat Consumer Mobility Survey reveals a number of insights about consumer attitudes toward downloadable applications and content. This report includes interest in a variety of applications as well as consumer willingness to pay and barriers to adoption. There is also further information updating earlier reports on Mobile Music and Mobile Video, two applications having high perceived value. This report will be valuable to mobile carriers, content and application developers, MVNOs and handset vendors as well.
Mon, 27 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100 The SMB/Branch Office Bundle is a converged network solution that leverages current market trends, including the emergence of multi-service devices supporting “office-in-a-box” applications, the demand for increased mobility in the workplace, and the introduction of SIP-based network services that extend customized business features and functions across the WAN.
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