36 Million Femtocell Shipments in 2012

The wave of interest in femtocells continues to gather momentum, and with a number of sizeable carrier RFPs currently in circulation, the market looks set to see rapid growth over the next few years. By 2012 the market for femtocells looks set to represent 36 million shipments with an installed base of nearly 70 million femtocells serving over 150 million users.

This represents a turnover equal to one third of the Wi-Fi market.

Research director Stuart Carlaw says, "At a time when carriers are generally enthusiastic but are struggling to get a working, comprehensive business plan in place, it is important to consider that no matter how attractive the service offerings a femtocell-based solution can bring, the sheer savings from backhaul and energy costs could equate to over $70 billion by 2012, outshining service revenues and providing enough financial incentive for carriers to actively support this solution."

Posted to the site on 2nd July 2007