Latin American operators are feeling the pressure to migrate to 2.5G in the hopes of increasing revenue per user. But a new Pyramid study of the Brazilian mobile market finds that the returns from 2.5G won't necessarily justify the investment. Many operators may in fact benefit from holding off on 2.5G migration until the market is ready for high-speed data services. This report includes both a cost-benefit and strategic analysis of offering 2.5G services in Brazil. Additionally, it provides operators with strategies to maximize existing technologies and services. For vendors, this report provides recommendations on how to position themselves to take advantage of the new developments in the Brazilian mobile market. Pyramid also provides 'Risk Factors' and a 'Watch List' that forecast changes in macro-economic and regulatory conditions and highlight key developments to keep an eye on.
