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Articles tagged with: Analysys Mason
Job cuts at telcos: balancing tactical and strategic needs
Just as some economic commentators are beginning to gain the confidence to state that the worst of the downturn is, if not over, then not far off, in the telecoms industry we can look back on a first quarter that has delivered sharp declines in revenue and profitability. Analysys Mason notes that most of the major operators have announced their results for the first quarter of 2009, during which the effects of the recession appear to have been much more pronounced than they were in the fourth quarter of 2008 - the fourth quarter being one in which operators usually enjoy some seasonal uplift. more
Spectrum refarming will be a key enabler of rural mobile broadband coverage
Refarming 2G spectrum will be key to enabling mobile broadband coverage outside major population centres, according to Analysys Mason. Liberalising the usage of the 850/900MHz frequency bands, in which 2G GSM/CDMA services currently operate, to allow operators to evolve their networks in these bands to newer technologies such as UMTS/HSPA is a significant emerging trend, which will extend the reach of 3G services, such as mobile broadband, to suburban/rural areas not covered by operators' existing 2100MHz 3G networks. more
Related Tags: 900mhz, gsm, umts
Mobile broadband will reach almost 150 million connections in 2014
The mobile broadband market will continue its rapid growth during the next five years and generate valuable new revenue streams for mobile network operators, according to a new report published by Analysys Mason. more
Related Tags: mobile-broadband
Western European fixed telecoms operators face turbulent 2009
Fixed-line telecoms services are facing a bleak 2009 and beyond, according to a new report from Analysys Mason. "Rapidly saturating broadband means we are entering a new phase for fixed telecoms," argues lead author and principal analyst Rupert Wood. "The structural problems it faces are only exacerbated by the current economic downturn." more
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Crucial decisions on spectrum needed to secure Ireland's wireless future
Wireless will be of paramount importance to IrelandÃ's broadband future but key issues regarding spectrum must be resolved to gain the greatest public benefit says Analysys Mason, adding that due to the higher rate of wireless broadband used in Ireland, decisions on wireless spectrum will have a greater impact than in many other nations. more
Related Tags: wimax, rural, lte, mobile-broadband, eu, 900mhz, digital-dividend, Ireland
Mobile substitution to have bigger impact than credit crunch on fixed voice spend in enterprises
The financial crisis may be putting the squeeze on business budgets, but mobile substitution will be a far bigger threat to fixed enterprise voice spend in Western Europe in 2009. Analysys Mason predicts a decline of 15% in fixed voice spend next year as a result of mobile substitution. more
Related Tags: wi-fi, microsoft, voip, rcom, fmc, presence
Wireless network traffic to increase tenfold by 2015
Mobile network operators in developed regions should prepare for a tenfold increase in wireless network traffic by 2015, as data traffic rapidly overtakes voice, according to the latest report from Analysys Mason. more
Related Tags: sms, smartphone, smartphones, usb-modem, usb-modems, modem
Digital dividend - France is paving the way for harmonised decisions across Europe
The French Government this week announced its decision to share 'digital-dividendÃ' spectrum between both electronic communications and audiovisual services, following the recommendation of the Digital Dividend Parliamentary Commission published in July 2008. Analysts from Analysys Mason believes that this decision represents an important contribution to achieving a critical mass of users of mobile broadband services. If similar actions are undertaken by other Member States, it will also be a key step in reaching fully harmonised decisions across the EU. more
Related Tags: mobile-tv, european-commission, mts, mobile-broadband, lte, radio-spectrum, satellite, digital-dividend, arcep, 700mhz, France
3G iPhone Expected to Make Significant Impact on Mobile TV Market
With the imminent launch of its 3G iPhone, Apple has a window of opportunity to have a significant impact on the mobile TV market, according to the latest report from Analysys Mason. more
Related Tags: mobile-tv, cisco, itunes, steve-jobs, apple, battery, memory, mobile-video, wlan, san-francisco, dvb-h
Mobile TV and Video Services Are Possible without 3G - Report
While many mobile network operators (MNOs) are planning to use a combination of 3G and dedicated mobile broadcasting networks to deliver mobile TV and video services, they must not overlook emerging alternatives, according to a new report published by Analysys Mason. more
Related Tags: mobile-tv, itunes, itunes, ipod, driving, apple, memory, femtocells, wlan, dvb-h