Key Trends Impacting the Global Handset Market

Key Trends Impacting the Global Handset Market published by IMS Research in January, 2009. This report consists of 125 PAGES (including 27 tables) and the price starts from US $ 3570.

Introduction

Abstract

This report examines the major issues affecting the market for mobile handsets and related components, incorporating the viewpoints of operators, developers, manufacturers and vendors. It features exceptional granularity with both worldwide and regional forecasts (7 regions included). Technology splits are provided for 18 air-interface technologies, including LTE and WiMAX (802.16e & 802.16m). 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 BluetoothR to provide analysis of feature and technology penetrations as well as a review of strategic considerations and key technology trends. This report offers a careful examination of these issues, and provides a balanced viewpoint of the opportunities and challenges that the mobile handset market faces.

Table of Contents

• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Methodology
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Average Revenue per User (ARPU)
• 2.2 Average Selling Price
• 2.3 Average Replacement Period
• 2.4 Handset Tier Evolution
• 2.5 Next Generation Network Evolution

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Bill of Materials (BOM)
• 3.2 Ultra-Low Cost (ULC) Handsets
• 3.3 Multimedia & Messaging
• 3.4 Connectivity
• 3.5 Input-Output (I/O) Technology
• 3.6 Evolution of SIM Cards
• 3.7 Storage & Memory Trends
• 3.8 Battery & Power Management Technology
• 3.9 Handset Operating Systems
• 3.10 Next Generation Handset Technologies

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Worldwide Market for Mobile Handsets
• 4.2 Worldwide Cellular Installed Base
• 4.3 Worldwide Shipments of Mobile Handsets

• 5.0 Introduction
• 5.1 Market Leaders
• 5.2 Other Manufacturers of Interest
• 5.3 Competitive Environment

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