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Czech Republic - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics Mobile penetration in the Czech Republic is among the highest in Central European nations and is high even by western European levels. With mobile voice markets saturated, the established operators, all owned by major Western European players, have focused on growing revenue by marketing mobile broadband and other value-added services such as mobile content and applications.
Mobile advertising has been identified as a future growth market opportunity for mobile operators due to changing media usage patterns, with Vodafone the most active in this area. Czech Republic - Mobile Market Insights, Overview and Statistics covers the mobile market of the Czech Republic, providing an overview of the network operators Vodafone, T-Mobile, Telefónica and MobilKom, as well as technological, market and regulatory developments. A range of market and company statistics provide an insight into the state of both the mobile voice and data markets, as well as the network players that operate in these markets.
Key developments:
MNOs promote m-payment services; T-Mobile launches DC-HSPA+ offering 42Mb/s; Telefónica and T-Mobile sign network sharing agreement; Vodafone upgrades network HSPA+; regulator closes analogue NMT network; Vodafone trials LTE; spectrum auction in 800MHz band delayed to later in 2013; mobile ARPU continues to fall; regulator suspends multi-frequency spectrum auction; MVNO market developing with new players in 2013; MTRs reduced for incumbent MNOs; regulator?s 2011 market data update; telco operating and financial data to Q1 2013; market developments to mid-2013.
Companies covered in this report include:
Telefónica, T-Mobile, Vodafone and MobilKom.
Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Jun 2013 * * * * * * Italy - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts Italy?s vibrant mobile market is supported by a large population receptive to new technologies. The popularity of multiple-SIM use has led to a mobile penetration rate far above the European average. The market is dominated by three operators, while a fourth, 3 Italia, has struggled to make a profit or significantly expand its customer base. All four providers operate 3G networks, while investments in network upgrades have provided rich opportunities for mobile data use among consumers. A trial SCDMA network launched in late 2008 has added to the mix, while the number of areas connected to LTE networks is expanding rapidly.
Italy - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and Forecasts provides an analytic overview of Italy?s mobile market, including statistics, key regulatory issues and an assessment of mobile data services. It also profiles the major providers and the likely impact of emerging technologies on their strategies for coming years. ARPU and 3G forecasts are provided to 2015.
Key developments:
Regulator extends 3G licences to 2029 and GSM licences to 2027; Vodafone introduces Booster femtocell unit, TIM contracts NSN for 7,000 LTE base stations; mobile market value falls to an estimated ?17.4 billion in 2011; Hutchison fails in bid to merge H3 with TIM; TIM closes mobile TV service; 3 Italia signs seven-year managed services contract with Ericsson; TIM extends LTE to 30 locations; WiMAX operator Linkem trials LTE; Digi Mobil launches mobile services tailored to Romanians in Italy; regulator proposes lower MTRs to 2015; Vodafone launches LTE; spectrum auction opens up LTE sector and delivers ?3.945 billion for the government; MVNO customer base exceeds four million; regulator?s 2012 market data; telco operating and financial data to Q1 2013; market developments to mid-2013.
Companies covered in this report include:
3 Italia, TIM, Vodafone, Wind.
Published By: Paul Budde Communication Pty Ltd
Date Published: Nov 2013 * * * * * *
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Universal mobile telephony system (UMTS) refers to the next
generation of cellular technology that is also being standardized by
European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI).
Wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA) is the air
interface technology selected by ETSI and the major European and
Japanese mobile communications operators. This technology is
optimized to allow very high-speed multimedia services such as
full-motion video, Internet access, and videoconferencing.
Spectrum for UMTS WRC’92 identified the frequency bands
1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz for future IMT-2000 systems, with
the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz intended for the satellite
part of these future systems.
Circuit and Packet Domains Two types of networks
approaches are specified for UMTS - the R99 core network solution:
circuit and packet domains. Iu-cs is an UMTS interface for the
circuit domain, equivalent to the GSM "A" interface, Iu-ps
is an UMTS interface for packet domain, equivalent to the
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The UWCC (Universal Wireless Communications Consortium) is a
consortium of over 100 telecommunications carriers and vendors of
wireless products and services. The consortium is dedicated to support
TDMA, a digital wireless air interface complemented by the Wireless
Intelligent Network (ANSI-41). The UWCC is a limited liability company
formed in Washington State in 1996.
UWCC Board Members
Board members include Alcatel USA, Argentina TDMA Association,
AT&T Wireless Services, BellSouth Cellular Corp., Cellcom,
Celumovil, Compaq Computers Corporation, Ericsson Radio Systems,
HongKong Telecom CSL, Hughes Network Systems, Industar Digital PCS,
Lucent Technologies, Mobikom SDN BHD, Motorola, Movilnet, Nokia Mobile
Phones, Nortel Networks, Rogers Cantel, Southwestern Bell Mobile
Systems, Telecom New Zealand, VimpelCom.
EDGE is referred to as 136HS in the UWC standard. It has both a wide
area and an indoor component to provide data rates of 384 kbps and 2
Mbps respectively.
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
IMT-2000 is the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU)
framework for third-generation standards. Technical specifications for
IMT-2000 members are being developed by the 3rd Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP), a global
co-operation between six Organisational Partners (ARIB,
CWTS, ETSI,
T1, TTA,
and TTC).
Organisational Partners
Market Representation Partners
A Market Representation Partner (MRP) is any organisation that has
been invited by the Organisational Partners to take part in 3GPP,
irrespective of geographical location, and who are able to bring
pertinent competencies including the ability to offer advice to 3GPP and
to bring a consensus view of market requirements falling within the 3GPP
scope.
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Where Does WAP fit in?
WAP brings Internet content and advanced services to digital cellular
phones and other wireless terminals. WAP is a global wireless protocol
specification that works across the following wireless network
technology types: GSM (900, 1800 & 1900MHz),
PDC, CDMA (IS-95 and/or IS-707), US-TDMA
(IS-136), iDEN (ESMR), DataTAC, Mobitex, CDPD, DECT, PHS, FLEX, and
ReFLEX. Applications using WAP are scaleable across a variety of
transport options and device types. A common standard offers potential
economies of scale, encouraging cellular phone and other device
manufacturers to invest in developing compatible products. With WAP,
cellular and other wireless network carriers and content providers are
able to develop new differentiated service offerings as a way to attract
new subscribers, while consumers benefit from more and varied choices in
mobile communications applications, advanced services and Internet
access.
WAPForum (1.0)
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