WCIS Insight: CDMA450 Status Report
4th Edition
Published: November 2006
An up-to-date analysis of the most significant technology and regulatory developments in the CDMA450 space
CDMA450 Status Report assesses the most likely areas for CDMA450 growth in 2007 and 2008. It provides a comprehensive listing of all mobile and WLL CDMA450 operators.
Key Coverage
- Developments in the CDMA450 devices market: the impact of the entry of LG and Kyocera into the 450MHz market
- Qualcomm's plans for a dual-band low-cost chipset.
- Comprehensive listing of all mobile CDMA450 handsets in market.
Market Data
- Case study China: examination of the improving prospects for CDMA450 in China while the country's 3G licensing process remains stalled
- Case study Latin America: investigation of the business case of two small-scale operators and comment on Telmex's plans
- Case study Africa: summary of all network deployments plus comment on handset costs and spectrum allocations
- Appendix: listing all CDMA450 networks worldwide and their infrastructure suppliers
Forecasts
The regional forecasts contain comments about market sizing (current mobile and WLL subs numbers) and projections for 2007.
Key issues addressed
- How fast is the CDMA450 market growing and what is its current size in terms of WLL and mobile subscribers?
- Where are new operators planning to launch in 2007?
- What impact is the presence of millions of unlicensed CDMA450 subscribers in China having on the market? And what is their ARPU?
- When will a dual-band handset be launched?
- How are spectrum licensing decisions in Africa affecting the prospects for CDMA450 growth?
- What benefits will EV-DO Rev A offer CDMA450 operators?
Countries/Sectors/Companies covered
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Central & Eastern Europe
- South America
- Western Europe
Who should read this report?
- Operators
- Vendors
- Financial Institutions
- Government
- Regulators
