Converged Wireless VoIP Handsets & Equipment: Current Markets (2005-6) & Forecasts (2007-12)

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

• Current Status of Various Wireless VoIP Technologies
  • VoIP over Wi-Fi
  • VoIP over WiMAX
  • VoIP over Wi-Fi/Cellular Convergence
  • VoIP over Wireless Mesh
• VoIP over Wi-Fi/WiMAX Business Opportunities
  • Table ES1: Major Drivers for Various Business Opportunities Created by VoIP over Wi-Fi/WiMAX Technology
• VoIP over Wi-Fi issues & Standards
  • Table ES2: VoIP over Wi-Fi Issues Addressed by Various Standards
• VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Trends
  • Access Points (Supporting VoIP)
  • WLAN Switches/Mobility Controllers (Supporting VoIP)
  • Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handsets
  • Dual Mode Cellular/ VoIP over Wi-Fi Handsets
  • Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipsets
• VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Market
  • July 2005-June 2006
    • Figure ES1: Comparison of Worldwide Revenues ($m) from Different VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Segments - July 05-June 06
    • Figure ES2: Percentage Regional Revenue Contribution from VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment July 05-June 06
    • Table ES3: Worldwide Market Leaders (with Market Share) in Different VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Segments - July 05-June 06
  • Forecasts(2007-2012)
    • Figure ES4: Worldwide Revenues ($bn) from Different VoIP over WiFi Equipment Segments 2007-2012
    • Table ES4: Worldwide Revenues ($bn) from Different VoIP over WiFi Equipment Segments 2007-2012
    • Figure ES4: Comparison of Worldwide Revenues ($bn) from Different VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Segments by 2012
    • Figure ES5: Percentage Regional Revenue Contribution from VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment 2012
• IMS Benefits/Deployments for Wireless VoIP Services
  • Benefits
  • Deployments

1. VoIP Enters Wireless Technology

• 1.1 VoIP over Wi-Fi
  • 1.1.1 Market Activity 2005-2006 & Beyond
    • i. Service Provider Movements
    • ii. Early Vertical Markets
    • a. The Healthcare Sector
  • 1.1.2 Technical Challenges
    • i. Quality of Service (QoS)
      • a. 802.11e and WMM
    • ii. Handoffs
      • a. 802.11r
    • iii. Security
      • a. WPA2 and 802.11i
    • iv. Battery Life of Handsets
    • v. Access Point Capacity
    • vi. Interoperability
• 1.2 VoIP over WiMAX
• 1.3 VoIP over Wireless Mesh
• 1.4 VoIP over Wi-Fi/Cellular Convergence
• 1.5 The Business Case for Entering the VoIP over Wi-Fi Market
  • 1.5.1 The Enterprise Perspective
  • 1.5.2 The Service Provider Perspective

2. VoIP Markets

• 2.1 VoIP over Wi-Fi Player Implications
  • 2.1.1 Fixed Line Operators (Incumbents)
  • 2.1.2 VoIP Service Providers (Cable as well as DSL)
  • 2.1.3 Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
  • 2.1.4 Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
  • 2.1.5 Hotspot Owners
  • 2.1.6 3G Operators
• 2.2 VoIP over Wi-Fi / WiMAX Business Opportunities
  • 2.2.1 Residential Market
  • 2.2.2 Small to Medium Sized Business (SMB) Market
  • 2.2.3 Enterprise Market
  • 2.2.4 Developing Countries
  • 2.2.5 Greenfield Deployments
• 2.3 VoIP over Wi-Fi Drivers/Barriers
  • 2.3.1 Drivers
    • i. Cost
    • ii. Mobility
    • iii. Employee Productivity
    • iv. Hassle Free Equipment Installation
  • 2.3.2 Barriers
    • i. Regulation
    • ii. Public Apprehension

3. VoIP over Wi-Fi Equipment Markets

• 3.1 Thick vs Thin Access Points
  • 3.1.1 Increase in Radio Channels
  • 3.1.2 Operating Systems
  • 3.1.3 Standards Development
  • 3.1.4 Roaming
  • 3.1.5 MIMO Technology
  • 3.1.6 Shipment & Revenues July 2005-June 2006
    • Table 3.1: Worldwide Enterprise Access Points (Supporting VoIP) Shipments and Revenues ($m) by Region July 2005-June 2006
    • i. Vendor Market Share
      • Table 3.2: Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Market Share of Different Vendors Worldwide in July 05-June 06
    • a. Vendor Market Share by Region
      • Figure 3.1: Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Market Share of Different Vendors North America in July 05-June 06
      • Figure 3.2: Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Market Share of Different Vendors EMEA in July 05-June 06
      • Figure 3.3: Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Market Share of Different Vendors Asia Pacific - July 05-June 06
  • 3.1.7 Forecasts 2007-2012
    • i. Shipments by Region
      • Figure 3.4 Worldwide Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Shipment Forecasts (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • Table 3.3: Worldwide Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Shipment Forecasts (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
    • ii. Revenues by Region
      • Figure 3.5: Worldwide Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • Table 3.4: Worldwide Enterprise Access Point (Supporting VoIP) Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
• 3.2 Wireless LAN Switches/Mobility Controllers (Supporting VoIP)
  • 3.2.1 Mobility Controllers
  • 3.2.2 Acceptance & Affordability
  • 3.2.3 July 2005-June 2006
    • i. Shipments & Revenues
      • Table 3.5: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controllers (Supporting VoIP) Shipments and Revenue ($m) by Region - July 2005-June 2006
      • Table 3.6: Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Market Share Different Vendors Worldwide in July 05-June 06
    • ii. Vendor Market Share at Regional Level
      • Figure 3.6: Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Market Share Different Vendors in North America - July 05-June 06
      • Figure 3.7: Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Market Share Different Vendors in EMEA - July 05-June 06
      • Figure 3.8: Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Market Share Different Vendors in Asia Pacific - July 05-June 06
  • 3.2.4 Forecast Shipments & Revenues
    • i. Shipments by Region
      • Figure 3.9: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Shipments (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • Table 3.7: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Shipments (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
    • ii. Revenue by Region
      • Figure 3.10: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Revenue ($bn) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • Table 3.8: Worldwide Enterprise WLAN Switch/Mobility Controller (Supporting VoIP) Revenue ($bn) Regional Forecast 2007-2012

4. VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market

• 4.1 Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handsets
  • 4.1.1 The Market
  • 4.1.2 Price.
  • 4.1.3 Standards Based Technology & SIP
  • 4.1.4 Single vs Dual Mode
  • 4.1.5 Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market
    • i. Handset Shipments - July 2005-June 2006
      • Table 4.1: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipments and Revenue ($m) by Region - July 2005-June 2006
      • Table 4.2: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors Worldwide in July 05-June 06
      • a. Vendor Market Share at Regional Level
        • Figure 4.1: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in North America - July 2005-June 2006
        • Figure 4.2: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in EMEA - July 2005-June 2006
        • Figure 4.3: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in Asia Pacific - July 2005-June 2006
    • ii. Forecasts 2007-2012
      • a. Shipments
        • Figure 4.4: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipments (m) Regional Forecast 2007- 2012
        • Table 4.3: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipments (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • b. Revenues
        • Figure 4.5: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipment Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
      • Table 4.4: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipment Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012 Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market
  • 4.2.1 Adoption & Key Trends
  • 4.2.2 UMA & SIP
  • 4.2.3 Handset Shipments
    • i. Shipments July 2005 - June 2006
      • Table 4.5: Worldwide Total Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipments and Revenue ($m) Market by Region - July 2005 - June 2006
      • Table 4.6: Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors Worldwide in July 05-June 06
      • a. Vendor Market Share at Regional Level
        • Figure 4.6: Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in North America - July 05-June 06
        • Figure 4.7.: Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in EMEA - July 2005-June 2006
        • Figure 4.8: Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Market Share of Different Vendors in Asia Pacific - July 2005-June 2006
    • ii. Forecast Shipments to 2012
      • a. Shipment Numbers
        • Figure 4.9: Worldwide Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipment - Regional Forecast (m) 2007-2012
        • Table 4.7: Worldwide Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipments - Regional Forecast (m) 2007-2012
      • b. Shipment Revenues
        • Figure 4.10: Worldwide Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipment Revenue ($bn) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
        • Table 4.8: Worldwide Dual Mode Cellular/VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Shipment Revenue ($bn) Regional Forecast 2007-2012 Single Mode VoIP Over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Market
  • 4.3.1 Power Consumption
  • 4.3.2 Chipset Shipments
    • i. July 2005-June 2006
      • Table 4.9: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipsets Shipments and Revenue ($m) by Region - July 05-June 06
      • Table 4.10: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Market Share (%) of Different Vendors - July 05-June 06
      • a. Vendor Market Share by Region
        • Figure 4.11: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Market Share of Different Vendors in North America - July 05-June 06
        • Figure 4.12: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Market Share of Different Vendors in EMEA - July 05-June 06
        • Figure 4.13: Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Market Share of Different Vendors in Asia Pacific - July 05-June 06
    • ii. Forecasts 2007-2012
      • a. Shipments
        • Figure 4.14: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Shipments (m) Regional Forecasts 2007-2012
        • Table 4.11: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Shipments (m) Regional Forecasts 2007-2012
      • b. Revenues
        • Figure 4.15: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Shipment Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012
        • Table 4.12: Worldwide Single Mode VoIP over Wi-Fi Handset Chipset Shipment Revenue ($m) Regional Forecast 2007-2012

5. Wireless VoIP Bright Spots-Wi-Fi/Cellular Convergence & IMS

• 5.1 Technological Challenges
  • 5.1.1 Impact on the Network
  • 5.1.2 Convergence & the Access Layer
  • 5.1.3 Handset Support
  • 5.1.4 IMS
  • 5.1.5 Operator Cooperation
• 5.2 The Rate of Adoption of VoIP over Wi-Fi/Cellular Convergence
  • 5.2.1 Capability & Availability
  • 5.2.2 Market Activity
  • 5.2.3 Other Pieces of the Jigsaw
• 5.3 Impact of Delay in Standards
  • 5.3.1 Standards Evolution
  • 5.3.2 Interoperability & Compatibility
• 5.4 IMS Implications for Wireless VoIP Sector
  • 5.4.1 IMS Benefits for Wireless VoIP Services
  • 5.4.2 Scalability & Interoperability
  • 5.4.3 Adoption
  • 5.4.4 The Value Add
• 5.5 SIP and IMS Interoperability
  • 5.5.1 Adoption of SIP
  • 5.5.2 Transferring Applications between Networks
• 5.6 IMS Requirements for Wireless VoIP Service
• 5.7 Stop-gap vs Full Blown Solution
• 5.8 IMS Deployments for Wireless VoIP

6. Case Studies

• 6.1 Agere Systems
• 6.2 Alvarion
• 6.3 Aruba Networks
• 6.4 Atheros Communications
• 6.5 Avaya
• 6.6 BelAir Networks
• 6.7 Bluesocket
• 6.8 BridgePort Networks
• 6.9 Broadcom Corporation
• 6.10 Cicero Networks
• 6.11 Colubris Networks
• 6.12 D-Link
• 6.13 DiVitas Networks
• 6.14 Extricom
• 6.15 Firetide
• 6.16 Kineto Wireless
• 6.17 Meru Networks
• 6.18 NEC
• 6.19 NTT DoCoMO
• 6.20 Proxim Wireless
• 6.21 Qualcomm
• 6.22 Samsung
• 6.23 SkyPilot
• 6.24 SpectraLink
• 6.25 Strix Systems
• 6.26 Symbol Technologies (Acquired by Motorola)
• 6.27 Tatara Systems
• 6.28 Texas Instruments
• 6.29 Trapeze Networks
• 6.30 Trinity Convergence
• 6.31 Tropos Networks
• 6.32 Xirrus
• 6.33 ZyXEL

7. Organisations Supporting VoIP over Wi-Fi

• 7.1 Wi-Fi Alliance
• 7.2 3GPP

Appendix 1: Web Addresses for Companies Included in Report