The European Mobile Broadband Market

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Executive summary

1. Portable PCs and nomadic devices

• 1.1 The European notebook PC market
  • 1.1.1 Regional market trends
  • 1.1.2 Vendor market shares
• 1.2 Other PC form factors
  • 1.2.1 Tablet PCs
  • 1.2.2 UMPC
• 1.3 Nomadic devices
  • 1.3.1 Portable media players
  • 1.3.2 Digital cameras
  • 1.3.3 Portable gaming consoles
  • 1.3.4 Personal navigation devices

2. Mobile network technologies

• 2.1 Evolution of 2G-networks
• 2.2 3G networks: UMTS/WCDMA
  • 2.2.1 UMTS packet-switched bearer services
  • 2.2.2 Session management
  • 2.2.3 Network performance
  • 2.2.4 Challenges and future developments
  • 2.2.5 UMTS/WCDMA in lower frequencies
  • 2.2.6 UMTS-TDD
• 2.3 Evolutions of 3G: HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE
  • 2.3.1 HSDPA
  • 2.3.2 HSUPA
  • 2.3.3 HSPA+
  • 2.3.4 LTE
• 2.4 CDMA2000
  • 2.4.1 EVDO and UMB
  • 2.4.2 CDMA450
• 2.5 Mobile WiMAX

3. Other broadband wireless technologies

• 3.1 IEEE 802.11 standard: Wireless LAN
  • 3.1.1 802.11 standard
  • 3.1.2 Market perspective
  • 3.1.3 Hotspots
  • 3.1.4 Municipal-WiFi
• 3.2 IEEE 802.16 standard: WiMAX
• 3.3 IEEE 802.20 standard and technologies
  • 3.3.1 FLASH-OFDM
  • 3.3.2 iBurst

4. Data terminals and notebook PC integration

• 4.1 Mobile broadband data terminal form factors
  • 4.1.1 PC-cards
  • 4.1.2 USB-modems
  • 4.1.3 Embedded modules
  • 4.1.4 Wireless gateways and modems
• 4.2 WCDMA/HSPA broadband terminal vendors
  • 4.2.1 Option
  • 4.2.2 Novatel Wireless
  • 4.2.3 Sierra Wireless
  • 4.2.4 4G Systems
  • 4.2.5 AnyDATA
  • 4.2.6 Digi International
  • 4.2.7 Sarian Systems
  • 4.2.8 Teltonika
  • 4.2.9 TOPEX
  • 4.2.10 Zadako
• 4.3 Handset and telecom vendors
  • 4.3.1 Cisco
  • 4.3.2 Ericsson and Sony Ericsson
  • 4.3.3 HTC/BandRich
  • 4.3.4 Huawei
  • 4.3.5 Motorola
  • 4.3.6 Nokia
  • 4.3.7 Onda Communication
  • 4.3.8 Siemens Wireless Modules
  • 4.3.9 Telit
  • 4.3.10 ZTE
• 4.4 Notebook PC and Tablet/UMPC manufacturers
  • 4.4.1 Dell
  • 4.4.2 HP
  • 4.4.3 Acer
  • 4.4.4 Toshiba
  • 4.4.5 Lenovo
  • 4.4.6 Fujitsu Siemens
  • 4.4.7 Sony
  • 4.4.8 Panasonic
  • 4.4.9 Samsung
  • 4.4.10 Others

5. HSPA mobile broadband propositions

• 5.1 Business models
  • 5.1.1 Contract subscriptions
  • 5.1.2 Pepaid subscriptions
  • 5.1.3 Bundling with other telecom services
• 5.2 Pricing and conditions
  • 5.2.1 Pricing
  • 5.2.2 International roaming
  • 5.2.3 Terms of use
• 5.3 Case studies: HSPA mobile broadband services
  • 5.3.1 ONE: H.U.I. fixed-mobile-convergence service
  • 5.3.2 Tele2: Bundling and flexible tariffs
  • 5.3.3 Telenet: Bundling of fixed and mobile Internet access
  • 5.3.4 TMN: Network speed tariffs and pan-European roaming charge
• 5.4 Alternative providers of non-HSPA mobile broadband
  • 5.4.1 Digita @450: FLASH-OFDM in Finland
  • 5.4.2 Digiweb: FLASH-OFDM in Ireland
  • 5.4.3 Nordisk Mobiltelefon: CDMA450 in Scandinavia
  • 5.4.4 Zapp: CDMA450 in Romania and Portugal

6. Operator strategies for mobile broadband

• 6.1 3 Group
• 6.2 Deutsche Telekom
  • 6.2.1 Strategy for wireless broadband network deployments
  • 6.2.2 T-Mobile HSPA broadband propositions
  • 6.2.3 UMTS-TDD and FLASH-OFDM deployments
• 6.3 France Telecom
• 6.4 KPN Group
• 6.5 Telecom Italia
  • 6.5.1 TIM mobile broadband propositions
  • 6.5.2 Alice integrated fixed-mobile broadband offering
• 6.6 Telefonica Group
  • 6.6.1 HSPA mobile broadband propositions
  • 6.6.2 O2 Germany: Home zone mobile broadband
  • 6.6.3 Telefonica O2 Czech Republic: Parallel CDMA450 and HSPA networks
• 6.7 Telekom Austria
• 6.8 Telenor
  • 6.8.1 Scandinavian market strategy
  • 6.8.2 Turbo-3G propositions on the Swedish market
  • 6.8.3 WiFi partnership with The Cloud
• 6.9 TeliaSonera
• 6.10 Vodafone Group
  • 6.10.1 Vodafone MCC
  • 6.10.2 Marketing and pricing strategies
  • 6.10.3 International roaming packages

7. Market forecasts and trends

• 7.1 European market summary
• 7.2 Device market
  • 7.2.1 Vendor market shares
  • 7.2.2 Form factor trends
• 7.3 Network service market
  • 7.3.1 Regional market trends
  • 7.3.2 Network technology trends
  • 7.3.3 Service convergence trends

Glossary

• Figure 1.1: Notebook PC shipments (EU23+2 2003- 2007)
• Figure 1.2: Notebook PC shipments and population (EU23+2 2006)
• Figure 1.3: Notebook PC vendor market shares (Worldwide 2006)
• Figure 1.4: Sahara Slate i200 Tablet PC
• Figure 1.5: Shipments of nomadic devices (Worldwide 2006)
• Figure 1.6: Examples of nomadic devices (Sony PSP and Dash PND)
• Figure 2.1: Peak and average data rates in the evolution from 2G to 3G
• Figure 2.2: 3G packet switch bearer service session management
• Figure 2.3: Examples of UMTS-TDD deployments in Europe
• Figure 2.4: HSDPA deployment status (EU23+2 June 2007)
• Figure 2.5: HSDPA categories and throughput rates
• Figure 2.6: HSUPA categories and data rates
• Figure 2.7: CDMA2000 technology evolution path
• Figure 2.8: CDMA450 licenses in EU23+2 (May 2007)
• Figure 3.1: IEEE 802.11 standard evolution
• Figure 3.2: Examples of municipal Wi-Fi projects in Europe
• Figure 3.3: Examples of fixed WiMAX licenses and deployments in Europe
• Figure 3.4: Examples of FLASH-OFDM and iBurst deployments in Europe
• Figure 4.1: Share of EU operators offering principal 3G data terminal form factors
• Figure 4.2: Examples HSPA mobile broadband terminals
• Figure 4.3: WCDMA/HSDPA operator distribution agreements by vendor and form factor
• Figure 4.4: Examples of Option WCDMA/HSPA devices
• Figure 4.5: Examples of Novatel Wireless WCDMA/HSPA devices
• Figure 4.6: Examples of Sierra Wireless WCDMA/HSPA devices
• Figure 4.7: Examples of 4G Systems WCDMA/HSPA devices
• Figure 4.8: Examples of Huawei WCDMA/HSPA data terminals
• Figure 4.9: Top notebook manufacturers and their HSPA module suppliers
• Figure 4.10: HSDPA enabled notebooks by vendor (May 2007)
• Figure 4.11: Fujitsu Siemens HSDPA enabled notebook models
• Figure 5.1: Comparison of HSPA data tariffs (Western and Central Europe, Q2-2007)
• Figure 5.2: Examples of 3G data roaming packages
• Figure 5.3: Examples of standardised 3G roaming charges
• Figure 5.4: H.U.I. packages and pricing
• Figure 5.5: Banda Larga mobile broadband tariffs
• Figure 5.6: Frequency licenses held by Nordisk Mobiltelefon
• Figure 5.7: ICE mobile broadband pricing plans (June 2007)
• Figure 6.1: Estimated mobile broadband connections by operator (December 2006)
• Figure 6.2: 3 Group mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.3: T-Mobile wireless broadband network deployments
• Figure 6.4: T-Mobile Group mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.5: Orange Group mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.6: Orange UK Business Everywhere Max tariff
• Figure 6.7: KPN Group mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.8: TIM mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.9: Alice Sempre integrated fixed-mobile broadband tariff (June 2007)
• Figure 6.10: Telefonica Group mobile broadband tariffs (June 2007)
• Figure 6.11: Examples of Telefonica O2 Czech Republic fixed-mobile broadband tariffs
• Figure 6.12: Cumulative sales of 3G broadband devices (Mobilkom Austria 2005- 2006)
• Figure 6.13: Mobilkom Austria mobile broadband tariffs
• Figure 6.14: Telenor' s Scandinavian subscriber base (Q1-2007)
• Figure 6.15: TeliaSonera 3G mobile broadband propositions (June 2007)
• Figure 6.16: Vodafone 3G MCC devices (Q4-2004- Q1-2007)
• Figure 6.17: Vodafone MCC subscribers and revenues by market (2006)
• Figure 6.18: Vodafone Group mobile broadband propositions (June 2007)
• Figure 6.19: Vodafone Group MCC roaming propositions (June 2007)
• Figure 7.1: Mobile broadband market summary (Europe 2006- 2011)
• Figure 7.2: Fixed broadband market data (EU23+2 2006)
• Figure 7.3: Mobile broadband device shipments and revenues (Europe 2006- 2011)
• Figure 7.4: Estimated revenues and shipments by device vendor (Europe/World 2006)
• Figure 7.5: Shipments of notebooks with embedded HSPA/LTE (Europe 2007- 2011)
• Figure 7.6: Mobile broadband subscribers and network revenues (Europe 2006- 2011)
• Figure 7.7: Average monthly fee for 500 MB+ mobile broadband service (WE Q2-2007)