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Femtocells and Fixed-Mobile Convergence
Berg Insight AB, Aug 2009, Pages: 87
Berg Insight forecasts 70 million users of femtocells worldwide by 2014
According to a new research report from the analyst firm Berg Insight, femtocell shipments will grow from 0.2 million units in 2009 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 127 percent to 12 million units worldwide in 2014. Femtocells are small cellular base stations using broadband connections for backhaul, intended to extend coverage and offload the mobile macro network in home and small office environments. The European, North American and advanced markets in Asia Pacific will account for the vast majority of femtocell shipments in the foreseeable future. In many other countries worldwide, the penetration of fixed broadband connections is much lower and 3G services less developed. By 2014, there will be almost six femtocells per macro base station and the number of users that connect to a femtocell on a regular basis is estimated to surpass 70 million. Berg Insight predicts that femtocells will mainly serve as an extension of mobile macro networks to improve indoor coverage. The scope for femtocells to expand network capacity is, however, initially rather limited because better alternatives already exist. Data traffic has surged lately, pushing many mobile networks to their capacity limit. Nevertheless, an overwhelming majority of the traffic is generated by PC and to some extent also by smartphone users who are on-the-move, or in most cases have substituted their fixed broadband connection with mobile broadband. Consequently, these users are unable to offload their data to the fixed network. “Virtually all PCs and most smartphones are already Wi-Fi enabled and are thus able to leverage the large installed base of Wi-
Fi access points available in homes, offices and public buildings”, says Marcus Persson, telecom analyst, Berg Insight. For the moment, many people are not willing to install yet another box in their homes unless it can add significant value beyond what Wi-Fi already brings today. The femtocell concept is still at an early stage with few commercial deployments. It will take several years before shipments of femtocells become substantial. To begin with, the industry needs to prove that femtocells can be deployed without causing adverse interference. Femtocells also need to become sufficiently standardised to ensure efficient integration and low cost per unit. More importantly, “operators need to find and adjust business models that make femtocells attractive for their customers, who will ultimately buy or receive femtocells for placement at their premises”, Persson concludes.
Femtocells and Fixed-Mobile Convergence is a comprehensive report from Berg Insight analysing the emerging worldwide market for femtocells.
This strategic research report in the NGT Research Series from Berg Insight provides you with 90 pages of unique business intelligence, including 5-year industry forecasts and expert commentary on which to base your business decisions.This report will allow you to:
- Understand the opportunities and challenges for fixed-mobile convergence services.
- Comprehend how femtocell technologies affect mobile networks.
- Identify key players on the global femtocell market.
- Predict future business models for femtocell services.
- Anticipate the timing of mass-market introduction of femtocell devices and services.
- Profit from valuable insights from the most successful offerings on the market.
This report answers the following questions:
What is the current status of the femtocell market?
How will femtocell and fixed-mobile convergence services evolve in the future?
What are the femtocell strategies of the leading mobile operators?
Which companies are active in this market?
How will femtocell technologies evolve in the future?
Which operators have introduced femtocell services?
How will North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific compare in terms of femtocell deployments?
Who should buy this report?
Femtocells and Fixed-Mobile Convergence is the foremost source of information about this market. Whether you are a telecom vendor, mobile operator, investor, consultant or government agency, you will gain valuable insights from our in-depth research.
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