The Presence of Mobile Data Services and their Widespread Adoption is likely to Augur Well for Wireless Carriers in the United States

Business Wire, Feb 9, 2007

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c50053) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: A Competitive Analysis of Tier 1 US Wireless Carriers Markets Post Consolidation to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled A Competitive Analysis of Tier 1 US Wireless Carriers provides a concise yet comprehensive look at the four major U.S. carriers in the wireless space. In this study, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets/applications/technologies: 3G roadmap, media content, prices, and plans.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following
market sectors in this research:

- Consumer
- Business
- Youth
- Multimedia content
- Data wireless

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

- Wi-Max
- Wi-Fi
- UMTS
- HSDPA
- CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

Market Overview

The Presence of Mobile Data Services and their Widespread Adoption is likely to Augur Well for Wireless Carriers in the United States

As recently as the third quarter of 2004, there were six major U.S. wireless carriers in this space: AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Nextel Communications, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Cingular has acquired AT&T, and Sprint has acquired Nextel, and both Cingular and Sprint, are in the process of consolidating their networks, resources, and systems to gain maximum benefits and reduce operational expenditure (OPEX), according to the analyst of this study. An obvious by-product of consolidation is increased competition with major participants competing in a market that provides service to almost 60 percent of the U.S. population.

The youth market is expected to lead in the adoption of mobile data services that can drive average revenue per user (ARPU) for wireless carriers. The initial growth is expected to be primarily driven by early adopters that are not price sensitive such as youth between the ages of 13 and 25. Moreover, growth in mobile products such as ringtones, games, and graphics is expected to displace spending on many traditional youth products such as music, clothing, and movies.

Advancements in Networks to Drive Growth of the Wireless Market and Fuel Development of Carriers

While comparing the major participants in this market, it is evident that Cingular and Sprint have been doing a good job consolidating their networks, removing a gap that could be used by its competitors. Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile also have the time and money to invest in broadband networks and challenge their competitors.

Networks, devices, and applications are the three core variables that are necessary for mobile data success. Wireless carriers have recognized the value proposition of higher speed networks and most of these companies have already made the necessary investments. The deployment of 2.5 and 3G networks as well as the subsequent increase in data speeds and network capacity are expected to stimulate market growth for premium content, explains the analyst. In 2006, high-speed data networks such as GPRS/EDGE and 1xRTT/EVDO are expected to have more ubiquitous nationwide coverage.

Companies mentioned:
Verizon Wireless
Sprint/Nextel
T-Mobile USA

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