Research and Markets: Fixed WiMAX: Opportunities for 'Last Mile' Broadband Access, 2008-2013

Business Wire, April 30, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90493) has announced the addition of Fixed WiMAX: Opportunities for 'Last Mile' Broadband Access, 2008-2013 to their offering.

This comprehensive report provides a complete assessment of the opportunities for 802.16e WiMAX to replace DSL as a "last mile" technology. The report examines the key drivers and inhibitors for this wireless broadband technology and the detailed assessment also provides case studies on a number of 802.16e operators based on one-on-one interviews with key industry players. The primary target market focus of 55 service providers who have made recent commercial network announcements is analysed, and the report compares the advantages and disadvantages of the various last mile technology alternatives. Furthermore this thorough appraisal of the future opportunities for 802.16e WiMAX forecasts five year subscriber numbers and service revenues up until 2013 for fixed 802.16e WiMAX globally and by region for eight regions, along with ARPU and device markets.

Key Questions Answered In the Report

- At what rate will the regional DSL subscriber base migrate to WiMAX?

- How large will the fixed WiMAX market be over 5 years?

- What do key industry players believe are the market drivers and inhibitors for fixed WiMAX?

- How much service revenue will be generated by fixed WiMAX?

- Which will be the top fixed WiMAX regional markets in the future?

- How will fixed WiMAX average revenue per user (ARPU) trends change over the next 5 years?

- Which countries have new fixed WiMAX trials and networks been awarded to?

- How will fixed WiMAX network operators be deploying their network?

Content Outline:

Glossary

Executive Summary

Fixed WiMAX Subscriber Forecast

Figure ES.1: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Subscriber Base (m) by Regional Forecast, 2008 - 2013

Figure ES.2: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX 2013 Subscriber Base (%) Regional Forecast

Figure ES.3: DSL Replacement by Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Subscriber Base (m) Global Forecast, 2008 - 2013

Figure ES.4: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Subscriber Base (%) Regional Forecast, 2008 - 2013 20

Figure ES.5: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Service Revenues ($bn) Regional Forecast, 2008 - 2013

Figure ES.6: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Market Size (m Subscribers) Regional Forecast, 2008 - 2013

Figure ES.7: Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Device Market Forecast ($m) Global Forecast, 2008 - 2013

Key Market Trends for Fixed 802.16e WiMAX

Main WiMAX Drivers

Main WiMAX Inhibitors

Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Market Status

Operator Case Studies

Recommendations

Fixed WiMAX Service Providers

Fixed WiMAX Vendors

1. Last Mile Broadband - The Technologies

2. Market Trends for WiMAX 802.16e

3. WiMAX 802.16e: Market Status

4. Operator Case Studies

5. Global Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Forecast

6. North America Fixed 802.16e WiMAX

7. South America Fixed 802.16e WiMAX

8. Western Europe Fixed 802.16e WiMAX

9. Eastern Europe Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Forecast

10. Far East & China Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Forecast

11. Indian Sub Continent Fixed 802.16e

12. Rest of Asia-Pacific Fixed 802.16e WiMAX Forecast

13. Africa & Middle East Fixed 802.16e

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