3G Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE): Market Research Report

July 2012 | 821 pages | ID: 34DCC5807E0EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for 3G Partnership Project (3GPP) Long Term Evolution (LTE) by Number of Subscribers in Thousands.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2011 through 2018.

The report profiles 64 companies including select device manufacturers such as Apple, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, High Tech Computer Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Konka Group Co., Ltd., LG Electronics, Inc., MobiWire SAS, Motorola Mobility, Inc., Nokia Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Research In Motion Limited, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sharp Corporation, Sony Mobile Communications AB, and ZTE Corporation.

The report also profiles select service providers such as AT&T, Inc., Bharti Airtel Limited, China Mobile Limited, Clearwire Corporation, Etisalat Corporation, KT Corp., LG Uplus Corporation, Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, NTT DOCOMO, Inc., Rogers Wireless Communications, SK Telecom Co Ltd., Softbank Mobile Corp., Sprint Nextel Corporation, Telefónica S.A., Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG, Telenor ASA, TeliaSonera AB, Telstra Corporation Limited, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Vodafone Group Plc, Vodafone D2 GmbH, Verizon Communications, Inc., and Zain Group.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Current & Future Analysis
Analysis by Number of Subscribers Using LTE Services
Analysis by Shipment of LTE Devices
An Overview of LTE Network Technology
Higher Spectral Efficiency Gains Relative to 3G
Lesser Latency for Rich Multimedia Applications
Spectrum Flexibility
LTE Deployment – A Raging Worldwide Phenomenon
Global 3GPP LTE Market: Large Scale Network Deployments by MNO, Country and Spectrum Bandwidth
Reasons for Early LTE Adoption Varies Among Operators

Table 1. Global Market for 3GPP LTE (2011): Number of LTE Devices Available by Frequency Band (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Efficient Spectrum Usage and Better Bandwidth – The USP of LTE
Weightage of LTE Improves with Stricter Certification Mandates

2.MARKET TRENDS

LTE Gaining Wide Popularity At the Cost of WiMAX
Commercialization of LTE Catching Pace across the Globe
LTE Becomes Increasingly Attractive for Companies
Quicker 3G to 4G Transition Augurs Well for LTE
HSPA Capabilities Reduce the Urgency for Migration to LTE
Advanced Mobile Telecommunications: Need for Faster Data Transmission
Challenges Faced by Mobile Telecommunications Market
Mobile Network Evolution
UMTS/HSPA Technology Takes the Lead
All is not lost for HSPA+
HSPA+ vs. LTE: Breakdown of Key Characteristics

3GPP LTE TO LTE ADVANCED: THE FUTURE IS NOW

Transition from 3G to 4G – Reshaping Mobile Communications Landscape

Table 2. Global 3G Mobile Broadband Market (2009 & 2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Subscriptions by Technology (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect
Development of LTE Technology Boosts Testing Equipment Sales
LTE Deployments Offer New Potential for Network Monitoring Systems and Protocol Analyzers Market

3GPP NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES TAKE UP MAJOR SHARE OF MOBILE WIRELESS MARKET IN THE AMERICAS

LTE Deployments by Various MNOs in the Americas
Market Catalysts
Next-Generation Applications Demanding Higher Data Transfer Speeds
Technological Standardizations
Efforts of Network Operators to Boost Profits and Revenues
Developing Nations – Hotspots for Growth
Continued Rise in Mobile Users to Sustain Market Prospects for Mobile WiMAX

Table 3. World Market for Mobile Handsets by Geographic Region: Breakdown of Volume Sales in Million Units for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2013 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Market for Mobile Handsets by Technology - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Volume for 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, and 3.9G Enabled Handsets for Years 2008, 2011 & 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. Global Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Mobile Subscriptions by Region for the year 2011 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Enterprise Mobility – A Business Case for LTE

Table 6. Worldwide Worker Population (2008 & 2011): Breakdown of Number of Workers (in Millions) by Nature of Work - Mobile & Non Mobile (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. Worldwide Mobile Worker Population (2008 & 2011): Breakdown of Number of Mobile Workers (in Millions) by Nature of Work - Mobile Office, Mobile Non-Office, and Mobile Home Based (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Worldwide Mobile Workforce (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of Number of Mobile Workers by Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Inhibitors
Legacy Networks’ Interoperability
Frequency Bands Coordination in Different Geographic Regions
Inadequate Testing Equipment Challenges Market Acceptance
Development Speeds Need to Match Improvements in Standardizations
LTE Threatens to Add to Network Complexity

3.TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

Evolution of Mobile Network Technologies
First Generation Networks (1G)
Second Generation Networks (2G)
2.5 Generation Technology (2.5G)
Third Generation Networks (3G)
Value Chain in 3G
Mobile Networks That Support 3G Services
Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS)/ Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA)
Important Features of WCDMA
WCDMA – Not a CDMA2000 Version
High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)
Features
Benefits Offered
High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA)
High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA)
HSPA Continues to Evolve

CDMA

Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO)

3GPP LTE: AN OVERVIEW

Historical Background
Demonstrations of LTE Technology
LTE Adoption by Telecom Carriers
Features of LTE
LTE Technology: A Snapshot
E-UTRAN Air Interface
Key Benefits of LTE
Mobile Devices
Global Appeal
Seamless Mobility Services
Evolution of Value Added Services
Lower Cost per Bit
Reduced Latency
Enhanced Voice Capacities
Flexibility to Deploy LTE Services in Phases
LTE Revenue Channels
Service Provider Migration to LTE Standard
Power Consumption Issues of LTE Platform

4.PRODUCT/SERVICE LAUNCHES

KT Introduces Advanced LTE WARP Service
Clearwire to Launch TDD-LTE Network for Hot Zones
HTC Introduces 4G LTE Windows Smartphone
Motorola and Sprint to Launch Motorola PHOTON Q™ 4G LTE
Motorola Mobility and Bell Launch MOTOROLA ATRIX™ HD LTE
Motorola Mobility and Verizon Wireless Release DROID 4
PVT Launches Fuego Wireless 4G LTE Service
Telefónica to Launch O2 LTE 4G
Sprint Launches HTC EVO 4G LTE
T-Mobile and Samsung Announce Samsung Galaxy S® Blaze™ 4G Smartphone
Nokia and AT&T Announce Nokia Lumia 900, First Nokia Smartphone with LTE Connectivity
Sony Launches Xperia SX, GX Smartphones in Japan
KT to Launch HD Mobile Wonderland Strategy
Airtel Launches LTE Services in Bengaluru
KT Launches LTE Femtocell
Fujitsu Unveils ARROWS Tab LTE F-01D Tablet PC through NTT DOCOMO
Motorola Mobility Launches DROID XYBOARD Tablets on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
Fujitsu Launches Xi-Powered docomo NEXT series™ ARROWS X LTE F-05D
STC Launches TD-LTE based 4G Mobile Services
SKY Introduces Wireless Broadband Services Using 4G Technology
Rogers Communications Launches LTE Network
Sprint Nextel to Deploy Network Vision and Launch 4G LTE
MetroPCS Communications Extends LTE Service to New Markets in the US
Saudi Telecom and Huawei Introduce LTE TDD Service
Huawei Introduces Huawei B593 LTE TDD Wireless Broadband Router
LG Launches Optimus LTE Gingerbread Handset
Huawei Introduces E392 Multimode Data Card
Huawei Unveils WiMAX/LTE Solutions and Products
MetroPCS and LG Mobile Introduce LG Esteem™ 4GLTE Android Smartphone
Samsung Mobile and MetroPCS Communications Launch Samsung Galaxy Indulge™ 4GLTE Smartphone
Nokia Siemens Networks Launches 4G LTE Devices
Qualcomm Introduces LTE TDD Multimode Devices in India
TeliaSonera Rolls Out 4G / LTE service in Lithuania
Telstra Introduces Telstra USB 4G Device
Deutsche Telekom Introduces Call & Surf Comfort via Funk
TELUS Rolls out LTE Service in Canada
MetroPCS Unveils 4G LTE Service in Tampa
Verizon Launches Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot and USB551L Modem
RIM to Launch New PlayBook Tablets
Samsung Electronics and TeliaSonera Introduce X430 LTE Laptop
Packet One Networks to Launch LTE in Malaysia
Sierra Wireless Launches AirLink GX440
HTC Unveils ThunderBolt Smartphone for Verizon Wireless
MetroPCS Expands 4G Long Term Evolution Services to Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
TeliaSonera Expands LTE Services in Sweden
MTS Introduces 4G LTE Network in Uzbekistan
NTT DOCOMO Unveils Xi Long Term Evolution Service
Huawei Technologies Rolls Out E398 Modem
TeliaSonera Introduces Commercial LTE Services in Denmark
Elisa Launches Corporate 4G LTE Mobile Network in Finland
MetroPCS Communications Launches LTE Services in San Francisco
TeliaSonera Introduces Sonera Full Net 4G Services in Finland

5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Sony Mobile Announces Restructuring Measures
Nokia Siemens Networks Secures Contract from Zain KSA
Nokia Siemens Networks Deploys iSON Approach in Networks of KDDI
T-Mobile USA Contracts Nokia Siemens Network for 4G Network
Hrvatski Telekom Collaborates with Nokia Siemens Networks
SOFTBANK MOBILE Collaborates with Nokia Siemens Networks
StarHub Collaborates with Nokia Siemens Networks for 4G Network
Saudi Telecom Selects Nokia Siemens Networks
Bharti Airtel Chooses Nokia Siemens Networks for TD-LTE
C Spire Wireless Collaborates with Alcatel-Lucent for 4G LTE
America Movil Contracts Alcatel-Lucent for LTE/4G Network in Latin America
Qualcomm to Provide Support for LTE TDD Network of Clearwire
KT Chooses Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE 4G Support
Optus Inks Agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks
West Central Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent Ink 4G LTE Agreement
Cricket Communications Inks Wholesale Agreement with Clearwire Corp
Google Takes Over Motorola Mobility
Sprocket Wireless Enters into Agreement with Alcatel-Lucent
Clearwire Inks Agreement with Sequans Communications
Sony Acquires Ericsson’s Stake in Sony Ericsson
Clearwire Selects Qualcomm for Supporting Upcoming LTE TDD Network
Alcatel-Lucent and Antel Deploy Commercial 4G/LTE Wireless Network in Uruguay
LG U+ Chooses Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE Network
Big River Broadband Chooses 4G LTE Solution of Alcatel-Lucent for Building Regional LTE Network
Verizon Wireless Chooses Mobile Device Management Software of Motive
China Mobile Chooses LTE Solution of Alcatel- Lucent Shanghai Bell for Deploying 4G TD-LTE Trail Network in Shanghai
Etisalat and Alcatel-Lucent Join Hands for LTE Network Rollout
Telstra Enters into Agreement with Ericsson for Network Improvement
Yota Enters into Agreement with Leading Network Operators in Russia
Huawei Enters into Partnership with Aero2 to Introduce LTE TDD/FDD Network
Huawei Inks Contract with Etisalat to Establish Broadest LTE Network
Intel Offers Support to Clearwire and MVS Communicaciones LTE Venture in Mexico
TeliaSonera to Use ZTE MF820D Modem
Ericsson and NetAmerica Alliance Enter into Partnership
Mobiserve Selects Huawei Technologies and Samsung Electronics for Deploying LTE- WiMAX 4G Network in Saudi Arabia
Verizon Wireless Announces Program to Introduce 4G LTE Mobile Broadband to Rural America through Rural Carriers
Asiaspace and Qualcomm Ink Memorandum of Understanding
Nokia Siemens Networks Inks Deal with Telekom Austria
Zain Inks Agreement with Huawei Technologies, Ericsson and Motorola
Qualcomm Sells Stake in TD-LTE Venture to Tulip Telecom and Global Holding

6.FOCUS ON SELECT DEVICE MANUFACTURERS

Apple, Inc. (US)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC) (Taiwan)
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China)
Konka Group Co., Ltd (China)
LG Electronics, Inc. (South Korea)
MobiWire SAS (France)
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (US)
Nokia Corporation (Finland)
Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
Research In Motion Limited (Canada)
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Sharp Corporation (Japan)
Sony Mobile Communications AB (Sweden)
ZTE Corporation (China)

7.FOCUS ON SELECT SERVICE PROVIDERS

AT&T, Inc. (US)
Bharti Airtel Limited (India)
China Mobile Limited (China)
Clearwire Corporation (US)
Etisalat Corporation (UAE)
KT Corp (Korea)
LG Uplus Corporation (Korea)
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC (Russia)
NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (Japan)
Rogers Wireless Communications (Canada)
SK Telecom Co Ltd (South Korea)
Softbank Mobile Corp (Japan)
Sprint Nextel Corporation (US)
Telefónica S.A. (Spain)
Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG (Germany)
Telenor ASA (Norway)
TeliaSonera AB (Sweden)
Telstra Corporation Limited (Australia)
T-Mobile USA, Inc. (USA)
Vodafone Group Plc (UK)
Vodafone D2 GmbH (Germany)
Verizon Communications, Inc. (US)
Zain Group (Kuwait)

8.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World 8-Year Perspective for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2015 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed Annual Shipments of LTE Devices in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. World 8-Year Perspective for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of LTE Device Shipments for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2015 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Key Statistics

Table 13. Mobile Broadband Market (2015E): Percentage Share breakdown of Connections/ Subscriptions by Wireless Technology - UMTS-HSPA, EV-DO, LTE and Mobile WiMAX (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Device Manufacturers
vKey Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. Market Analytics
Current and Future Analysis
Product/Service Launches
Select Device Manufacturer
Key Service Provider
B. Market Analytics

Table 16. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Device Manufacturers
Key Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 20. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region %li%Germany, Sweden and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. European 8-Year Perspective for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Number of Subscribers for Germany, Sweden and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2015 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region %li%Germany, Sweden and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. European 8-Year Perspective for 3GPP LTE by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of LTE Device Shipments for Germany, Sweden and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2015 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A.GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launches
Key Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 24. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B.SWEDEN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launch
Select Device Manufacturers
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Swedish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Swedish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C.REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Device Manufacturers
Key Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 28. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
Focus on Select Countries
China
Market Scenario
China Mobile Providing Significant Impetus to TD-LTE Deployment

5A.INDIA

A. Market Analysis
Indian Mobile Operators to Derive Immense Benefit from LTE Deployments
LTE Holds Tremendous Potential in Providing Countrywide Broadband Connectivity
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Demand for LTE Deployments Moving Beyond Established Markets
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Device Manufacturers
Key Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.LATIN AMERICA

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Service Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
B. Market Analytics

Table 32. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Middle East Expected to Surpass Europe in Deployment of LTE Technology
Product/Service Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Service Providers
B. Market Analytics

Table 34. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with Number of Subscribers in Thousands for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 3GPP LTE Market Analyzed with LTE Device Shipments in Thousand Units for Years 2011 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 64 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 68)
The United States (17)
Canada (5)
Japan (5)
Europe (34)
France (1)
Germany (3)
The United Kingdom (1)
Spain (1)
Rest of Europe (9)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (19)
Latin America (2)
Africa (1)
Middle-East (4)