The Worldwide Market for Cellular Handset Shipments & Features - 8th Edition

This report examines the major issues affecting the market for cellular handsets and related components, incorporating the viewpoints of operators, developers, manufacturers and vendors. Both the changes in the installed base and the related demand for new handsets are examined in detail across technology, tier and feature- set.

It features exceptional granularity with worldwide, regional, and country-level forecasts for over 60 countries. Technology splits are provided for 17 air-interface technologies, including WiMAX (802.16e). Additionally, IMS Research has drawn upon the expertise of dedicated research groups focused on areas such as GPS/GNSS, Mobile TV, Short-Range Wireless, and Bluetooth(r) to provide analysis of feature and technology penetrations as well as a review of strategic considerations and key technology trends.

This report also includes a discussion of strategic considerations for network operators, including issues surrounding Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), content protection, the evolution of SIM cards, the impact of WiMAX, and the path beyond 3G.

In addition, this report analyzes all of the key strategic trends for OEM' s including bill of materials (BOM), ultra-low cost (ULC) handsets, multimedia, storage trends, battery technology, Bluetooth, global positioning systems (GPS) & location-based services (LBS), handset operating systems, input-output (I/O) technology, and form factor & handset aesthetics.

This report is ideal for anyone looking for a detailed quantitative analysis of the worldwide cellular handset market. This includes network operators, handset manufacturers, system suppliers, software suppliers, component suppliers (e.g. semiconductors, batteries. sensors, connectors, switches) as well as investment bankers, VC' s and other cellular industry watchers.