Driving 4G Adoption: Global Mobile Innovation

In this report, Parks Associates analysts dissect mobile operators’ 4G strategies in the U.S. and globally, with a focus on bandwidth management and network monetization. Case studies of 4G deployments provide valuable lessons for future efforts. The report also includes the latest consumer data from Parks Associates’ primary research along with a forecast of 4G mobile subscribers through 2016.

"The consumer demand for fast mobile Internet is seemingly insatiable,” said Jennifer Kent, Research Analyst at Parks Associates. “Carriers are making heavy investments in next-gen networks but need to find innovative ways to leverage their technology to better monetize their assets.”

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The Bottom Line

1.0   Report Summary

1.1  Purpose of Report

1.2  Scope of Report

1.3  Research Approach

2.0   LTE Technology Snapshot

2.1 LTE FDD and TDD

2.2 LTE Advanced

2.3 Voice Over LTE

3.0   Mobile Operators’ LTE Strategies

3.1 LTE Deployments

3.1.1 U.S. Operators

3.1.2 Global Operators

3.2 Bandwidth Management

3.2.1 Global Spectrum Allocation

3.2.2 Mergers, Acquisitions and Network Sharing

3.2.3 Wi-Fi Offloading

3.3 Monetizing LTE

3.3.1 Mobile Data Pricing Plans

3.3.2 Value Added Services

3.3.3 Machine-to-Machine (M2M)

3.4 A Role for WiMax?

4.0   Case Studies: Lessons Learned

4.1 Verizon Wireless

4.2 TeliaSonera

4.3 SK Telecom

5.0 Consumer Perspectives

6.0 Market Forecasts

6.1 Market Drivers and Barriers

6.2 Forecast Methodology

6.3 Forecast of LTE Mobile Subscribers

7.0   Market Implications and Recommendations

8.0   Appendix

8.1 LTE Handsets and Tablets on Market or Announced

8.2 Glossary

8.3 Company Index

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Publish Date: 2Q 2012

Pages: 0

Authored By:
Harry Wang - Director, Health & Mobile Product Research
Jennifer Kent - Research Analyst

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