WiMax: Market Potential and Growth Drivers

March 2008 | 34 pages | ID: WECBEAA05CEEN
Koncept Analytics

Abstracts

WiMAX, a standard-based broadband wireless technology, provides fixed and mobile users with up to 10+ Mbps of wireless broadband data, including applications like video and VoIP. WiMAX is still in its early stages of deployment on a worldwide scale but market studies suggest strong subscriber growth over the next 4-5 years. The majority of WiMAX deployments and trials have been in markets outside of North America.

WiMAX development has primarily been driven by the desire to create an alternative to DSL services for developed markets. However by re-purposing WiMAX components, this technology may deliver the first low cost mobile wireless VoIP and mobile broadband service targeting high growth markets in emerging countries. Increasing demand for mobile devices is fuelling the growth of WiMAX market. With superior throughput and spectral efficiency, WiMAX provides significant cost savings for operators/carriers, who have to install fewer base stations.

This report analyzes the worldwide WiMAX market. It analyzes the subscriber base growth, market drivers, and competing technologies. The report also profiles the major WiMAX providers, with a discussion of their business strategies and significant developments.

Contents

1. INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT

1.1 Definition
1.2 Standards
1.3 WiMAX Types
1.4 Components
1.5 Applications
1.6 Complementing Technologies
1.7 WiMAX Value Chain
1.8 Strengths of WiMAX

2. MARKET OVERVIEW

Worldwide Broadband Subscriber Base
Worldwide WiMAX Subscriber Base
WiMAX Subscribers by Region
WiMAX Growth Forecast
WiMAX Deployment by Region

3. GROWTH DRIVERS

3.1. Focus on Standardization and Cost-effectiveness
3.2 Demand for Mobile Devices
3.3 Support of Industry Players, Network Operators

4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

4.1 Competing Technologies
Comparative Analysis - Spectral Efficiency & Throughput
4.2 WiMAX Providers

5. COMPANY PROFILES

5.1 Alvarion
  Overview
  Key Financials
  Business Strategies
  Broadband Solutions Based on Open Architecture
  Significant Developments
5.2 ADC
  Overview
  Key Financials
  Business Strategies
  Expanding Sales in Geographic Markets
  Strategic Acquisitions
  Focus on Cost Efficiency
  Significant Developments
5.3 Redline Communications
  Overview
  Key Financials
  Business Strategies
  First Mover Advantage
  Sales and Marketing Strategy
  Focus on Emerging Broadband Markets
  Significant Developments

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

WiMAX Connections by Region (2007)
Fixed WiMAX versus Other Broadband Technologies
Mobile WiMAX versus Others Technologies
Major Market Players - Financial Comparison

List Of Charts

LIST OF CHARTS

WiMAX Value Chain
Worldwide Broadband and WiMAX Subscribers (2006-12E)
WiMAX Subscriber Forecast (2007-10E)
WiMAX Subscriber Base Worldwide – Analyst Projections (2007-12E)
Global WiMAX Subscriber Growth by Fixed & Mobile Segments (2006-12E)
Worldwide Value of WiMAX Backhaul Market (2006-11E)
Global WiMAX Deployments by Region (2007)
WiMAX Deployments by Region (Q307)
Global WiMAX Subscribers by Region (2007)
Worldwide Mobile Phone Shipments (2006-08E)
Worldwide Telecom Infrastructure Spending on WiMAX (2006-11E)
Throughput Comparison
Spectral Efficiency Comparison
Base Station Comparison
Alvarion - Revenue Growth from Overall Operations
Alvarion - WiMAX Revenue Growth
ADC - Revenue Mix 2007E
Redline - Financial Estimates (2008-09E)