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Short term slow down for mobile revenue growth

Ovum previously predicted that global mobile services revenues would breach US$1 trillion in 2010, but due to the economic situation, Ovum has now pushed this landmark to 2011. The greatest impact of recessionary forces is seen in the short term. Ovum has revised its revenue forecasts for 2009 down by 9% compared to its previously published figures, yet by 2013 the difference is just 1.7% lower.  more

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Telecoms dealmaking on hold in 4Q '08

According to a new study from Ovum, global economic downturn depressed valuations and dealmaking in the telecom sector in 4Q 2008. Based on Ovum's report, M&A deal count was 129 in 4Q08, from 192 in 4Q07, with only four deals valued above US$1 billion, from 10 in 4Q07.  more

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Mobile broadband to be worth $137 billion by 2014

Users of mobile broadband services (3G and 3G+ technologies) will grow from 181 million in 2008 to over 2 billion in 2014, growth of 1024%, according to Ovum's latest research. more

Related Tags: asia-pacific, 3g, sim, eu, arpu, driving, lte, ovi, iden, usb-modem, vas, mobile-broadband, opex, laptop, music, usb


The big challenge for the mobile industry in emerging markets

According to a new report by Ovum, reaching and profitably serving low-income users will be one of the biggest challenges for the mobile industry in emerging markets. The report outlines three critical areas operators must consider in serving this market and provides guidance on profitability strategies for operators, through an examination of best-practice strategies in operational and service areas.  more

Related Tags: sim, base-station, arpu, rural, edge, driving, mtn, personal, bharti, aircraft, backhaul, wave, pace


Emerging markets and data will drive global mobile growth to 2013

The latest report from telecoms industry analysts Ovum, reveals that, despite the economic gloom, emerging market growth and the development of mobile data services will continue to power the sector to ever greater heights.  more

Related Tags: google, sms, mobile-data, arpu, apple, apple, rural, zain


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