The mobile handset industry is the largest consumer electronics market in the world, but its growth is now slowing. Informa Telecoms & Media believes that over the next two years the handset industry is heading towards a period of increased competition and lower margins.
Now in its 9th edition, Future Mobile Handsets is the definitive guide to the worldwide handsets market. The report provides unrivalled coverage and in-depth analysis of mobile handset device trends, highlighting the important role they will play in supporting future generation wireless communications networks.
NEW IN THIS EDITION
- Detailed forecasts for 2.5G, 3G and now 3.5G handsets by region from 2007 - 2012 including: HSDPA, HSUPA, CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev A & CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev B
- Detailed analysis of market segmentation evolution and the emergence of new market segments including Mobile Converged Devices and FMC devices
- Handset average selling price (ASP) and bill of material (BOM) detailed analysis and forecasts to 2012 by technology (2G, 2.5G, 3G, and 3.5G) and feature-set (from basic phones to high-end smartphones)
- New vendor profiles: Apple, HTC plus updated profiles on the top 5 handset manufacturers: Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG Electronics and Sony Ericsson analysing company performance, product portfolio analysis and our expert analyst critique
Key issues addressed
- What are the key network technologies and how are they being implemented globally?
- What size is the addressable market (i.e. subscriber forecasts)?
- How large is the market for handsets?
- What are the major trends in handsets?
- What are the key handsets segments and features?
- Who are the major players in the handsets value chain and what are the successful strategies?
- How much of the market will smartphones account for?
- What key hardware and software trends will shape the industry?
- What are the future trends in handset ASPs and cost?
- How will convergence and disruptive networks affect the handsets industry?
Forecasts
Mobile subscribers (m), by region and network technology
Mobile data users as percentage of subscribers, by region
Mobile handset sales (m), by:
- region and network technology
- network technology grouping
- technology segmentation
- chipset embedded and by process speed
- embedded storage memory footprint (m units)
- RAM memory footprint (million units)
- number of display colours
- display resolution
- battery capacity (m units)
- WCDMA
- HSDPA
- CDMA EV-DO
- CDMA EV-DO Rev A
- CDMA EV-DO Rev B
- Cameraphones
- Mobile video
- Mobile music (MP3/AAC)
- Java
- BREW
- Flash Lite
- Bluetooth
- Dual-mode WLAN
- Dual-mode WIMAX
Handset features penetration, 2001-2012
Broadcast TV handsets sales, by technology
Handset sales featuring external memory slot, by standard
Smartphone sales, by OS and segment by region
Open OS handset sales (m), by OS type
Average hardware requirements by mobile market segment
BOMs and ASPs by market segment and by wireless network technology
Minimum selling price (MSP) by device category from basic phones to smartphones
ASP forecasts by region
Handset sales by price category
ASP for 2G, 2.5G, 3G and 3.5G handsets, average across all ranges vs low-end points
Companies Covered
- Access
- Apple
- BenQ
- Broadcom
- Compal Communications
- Ericsson Mobile Platform
- Flextronics
- Foxconn International
- Freescale
- HTC
- Huawei
- Infineon
- Kyocera
- LG Electronics
- Linux OS
- Microsoft WM
- Motorola
- NEC
- Nokia
- NXP
- Panasonic Mobile Communications
- Pantech & Curitel
- Qualcomm
- Samsung
- Sony Ericsson
- Symbian OS
- Texas Instruments
- ZTE
Who should read this report
- Benefit from this complete analysis of the global mobile handset market
- Investigate new technologies and revenue streams
- Track the current position and performance of your competitors
Handset Vendors
- Understand how the mobile handset market is developing
- Discover where your company can profit from new opportunities, current successes and potential partnerships
Operators
- Use detailed forecasts for handset components to drive your business forward
- Base future decisions on accurate data and independent analysis from leading industry experts
Component Manufacturers
- Gain an unparalleled understanding of how mobile technologies and handsets will develop
- Assess the impact that this will have on the services you currently provide, and those you may offer in the future
Application and Content Providers
- Develop a thorough understanding of the workings of the global mobile handset industry
- Base future investments and recommendations on unbiased, unique analysis and primary data
Consultants, Analysts and Financial Organisations
