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Untethering Broadband: WiMAX, 802.20, and Others

AN INDUSTRY REPORT FROM PARKS ASSOCIATES
By Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, Analyst

Publish Date: July 04
Purchase Report Online

SYNOPSIS

This report examines the next-generation broadband wireless standards and technologies, including WiMAX, 802.20, 3GPP, and proprietary technologies. It profiles the major technology and solution providers, provides consumer perspectives on mobile broadband wireless solutions, identifies potential markets and service providers, and forecasts industry growth for WiMAX and 802.20 products.

“802.16REVd, in its first stage of outdoor installation, benefits the industry merely in the form of cost reduction, and major service providers are unlikely to be intrigued until 802.16REVd reaches the second stage of indoor installation with plug and play CPEs,” said Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, senior analyst with Parks Associates. “802.16e is positioned to compete against mobile broadband wireless technologies such as cellular, the proposed 802.20, and proprietary technologies.”

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CONTENTS
1.0 Executive Summary

2.0 Technology Overview
   2.1 Broadband Wireless Technology Developments
      2.1.1 Modulation/Transmission Technology
      2.1.2 Cognitive Radio
      2.1.3 Smart Antenna System
      2.1.4 Mesh Network
      2.1.5 Mobile IP
   2.2 Key Technology Considerations
      2.2.1 Base Station Capacity and Coverage
      2.2.2 Spectral Efficiency
      2.2.3 TDD or FDD
      2.2.4 QoS support
   2.3 The Benefits of Standardization
   2.4 The Relationship between IEEE and WiMAX
   2.5 WiMAX
      2.5.1 Evolution of 802.16 Standards
      2.5.2 Technical Specifications
      2.5.3 Deployment Timelines
      2.5.4 Potentials & Challenges
      2.5.5 The Role of Intel
   2.6 802.20
      2.6.1 Technology Specifications
      2.6.2 The Role of FLASH-OFDM
      2.6.3 Potentials & Challenges
   2.7 3G/Cellular Broadband Wireless Technologies
      2.7.1 UMTS TDD
      2.7.2 CDMA EV-DO/EV-DV
      2.7.3 TD-SCDMA
      2.7.4 HSDPA
   2.8 Requirements of Incumbent Carriers
      2.8.1 Self Installation
      2.8.2 Migration Path towards Standard
      2.8.3 Business Model/Economic Analysis
      2.8.4 Economic Stability
   2.9 Spectrum Regulation
   2.10 Company & Product Profiles
      2.10.1 WiMAX System Vendors
         2.10.1.1 Airspan
         2.10.1.2 Alcatel
         2.10.1.3 Alvarion
         2.10.1.4 Aperto Networks
         2.10.1.5 Axxcelera
         2.10.1.6 KarlNet/YDI
         2.10.1.7 Motorola
         2.10.1.8 Navini Networks
         2.10.1.9 NextNet Wireless
         2.10.1.10 Proxim
         2.10.1.11 Redline Communications
         2.10.1.12 SR Telecom
         2.10.1.13 WaveRider
         2.10.1.14 Wi-LAN
      2.10.2 WiMAX Semiconductor Vendors
         2.10.2.1 Fujitsu
         2.10.2.2 Intel
         2.10.2.3 Wavesat Wireless
         2.10.2.4 Sequans
      2.10.3 Other System Vendors
         2.10.3.1 Arraycomm
         2.10.3.2 Flarion
         2.10.3.3 IP Wireless
         2.10.3.4 Soma Networks
   2.11 Summary
      2.11.1 Vendor Comparison
      2.11.2 Planning for WiMAX
      2.11.3 Attitudes of Traditional Telecom Vendors
      2.11.4 Industry Consolidation Inevitable

3.0 Technology Applications and Consumers
   3.1 Broadband Wireless Applications
      3.1.1 Different Value Propositions of Last-Mile BW and Mobile BW
      3.1.2 802.16REVd Applications
      3.1.3 802.16e, 802.20, and Cellular Technology Applications
   3.2 Consumer Perspectives
      3.2.1 Broadband Drivers and Inhibitors
      3.2.2 Portability as a Broadband Differentiator
      3.2.3 Demand for Nomadic/Portable Broadband Wireless
         3.2.3.1 Form Factor and Consumer Demand
         3.2.3.2 Price Sensitivity3.2.4 Consumer Preference of Various Service Factors
         3.2.4.1 Location
         3.2.4.2 Applications
         3.2.4.3 Service Provider
      3.2.5 Demographics of Potential Early Adopters
         3.2.5.1 Age, Household Income, and Education
         3.2.5.2 Telecommuter and Self-employed
         3.2.5.3 Type of Broadband Access
         3.2.5.4 The "Wireless Addiction Factor"

4.0 Public Broadband Wireless Market
   4.1 Broadband Industry Overview
   4.2 U.S. Market Analysis of Fixed Broadband Wireless
      4.2.1 History of Licensed FBW
      4.2.2 The Market of Unlicensed Broadband Wireless
      4.2.3 New Initiatives from Large Carriers
   4.3 U.S. Market Analysis of Mobile Broadband Wireless
   4.4 International Market Analysis of Fixed Broadband Wireless
   4.5 International Market Analysis of Mobile Broadband Wireless
   4.6 China, the Big X Facto
   4.7 Major Spectrum Owners

5.0 Consumer Market Forecasts
   5.1 Methodology
   5.2 Fixed Broadband Wireless and 802.16REVd Subscriber Forecast
      5.2.1 Midline Forecast
         5.2.1.1 Fixed Broadband Wireless
         5.2.1.2 802.16REVd
      5.2.2 Conservative Forecast
         5.2.2.1 Fixed Broadband Wireless
         5.2.2.2 802.16REVd5.2.3 Aggressive
         5.2.3.1 Fixed Broadband Wireless
         5.2.3.2 802.16REVd
   5.3 NOMADIC/MOBILE BROADBAND WIRELESS SUBSCRIBER FORECAST
      5.3.1 Midline
         5.3.1.1 Total
         5.3.1.2 Breakdown by Technologies
      5.3.2 Conservative
         5.3.2.1 Total
         5.3.2.2 Breakdown by Technologies
      5.3.3 Aggressive
         5.3.3.1 Total
         5.3.3.2 Breakdown by Technologies

 

 

FIGURES
Figures in Section 1.0
Evolution Path of Broadband Wireless Technologies/StandardsSelected
Companies on the WiMAX Value Chain
FBW Global Market Ranking
Worldwide Forecast (Midline) of Fixed Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Type of Market (2004-2009)
Worldwide Forecast (Midline) of 802.16REVd Service Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Development of Various Nomadic and Mobile Broadband Wireless Technologies
Comparison of Different Nomadic/Mobile Wireless Technologies
Landline Broadband Replacement Adds Appeals to Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
Mobile Broadband Wireless Global Market Ranking
Midline Forecast of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Service Subscribers (2004-2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Technology

Figures in Section 2.0
Licensed Broadband Wireless: Events and Transactions (2000-2003)
Features and Benefits of Smart Antenna Systems
Comparing Adaptive Array Antenna Systems (Left) and Switched Beam Antenna Systems (Right)
Spectral Efficiency of Different Wireless Technologies
Detailed Comparison of TDD and FDD
The Benefit of 802.16 Standardization
History/Evolution of 802.16 Standards
OFDM 255-FFT Raw Bitrates (Mbps)
Comparison of Different 802.16 Standards
WiMAX Deployment Timelines

Figures in Section 3.0
Comparison of Different Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Technologies
Drivers for Subscribing/Upgrading to Broadband Services
Most Important Reasons for Not Subscribing to Broadband Service
Interest in Switching to a Wireless Community Area Network Service
Preferred Platform for Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
High Correlation of Consumer Interest in Using Laptop and PDA or Mobile Phone for Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services PDA Ownership and Interest in Using PDA for Mobile Broadband Wireless Interest in Subscribing to a Nomadic Broadband Wireless Service (No Landline Replacement) at Various Price Points
Interest in Subscribing to a Nomadic Broadband Wireless Service (Landline Replacement) at Various Price Points
Landline Broadband Replacement Adds Appeals to Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
Where Do Consumers Find Nomadic Broadband Wireless Valuable Where Have Hot Spot Users Paid for Services
What Would Consumers Do with Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services?
Preferred Service Provider for Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services Age and Interest in Using Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
Household Income and Interest in Using Nomadic Broadband Wireless Networks
Education and Interest in Using Nomadic Broadband Wireless Networks
Telecommuters and Self-Employed More Interested in Using Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
Type of Internet Access and Interest in Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services Wi-Fi Is a Big Driver for Consumer Interest in Hot-spot and Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services
Households with Wireless Network More Interested in Using Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services Correlation between Hot-spot Usage and Consumer Interest in Nomadic Broadband Wireless Services

Figures in Section 4.0
Growth of Cable/DSL Broadband Service
Cable/DSL Broadband Share: Quarterly Broadband Household Net Additions
Broadband Access in OECD Countries per 100 Inhabitants, December 2003
U.S. Broadband Wireless Market: Events and Transactions (2000-2003)
Top Ten Wireless ISPs in the United States (2004)
Information of Selected UBW Service Providers
Major Trials and Announcements of Licensed Broadband Wireless
Major Mobile Broadband Wireless Trials and Announcements
Nextel’s Broadband Wireless Offers
FBW Global Market Ranking
India’s Broadband Subscriber Target (in Thousands)
International Fixed Broadband Wireless Trials and Deployments
Mobile Broadband Wireless Market Ranking
International Mobile Broadband Wireless Trials and Deployments
China’s Third Round of 3.5 GHz Spectrum Allocation
Top Ten Chinese Provinces in Internet Penetration
Overview of Select Spectrum Frequencies in Select Regions
Broadband Wireless Access Spectrum
2002-2003 Spectrum Transactions and Announcements
Broadband Wireless Technology Solutions and Spectrum

Figures in Section 5.0
Worldwide Forecast (Midline) of Fixed Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Fixed Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Continents (2004)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Broadband Subscribers by Continents (2003)
Worldwide Forecast (Midline) of 802.16REVd Service Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Percentage Breakdown of 802.16REVd Service Subscribers by Continents (2009)
Worldwide Forecast (Conservative) of Fixed Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Worldwide Forecast (Conservative) of 802.16REVd Service Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Worldwide Forecast (Aggressive) of Fixed Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Worldwide Forecast (Aggressive) of 802.16REVd Service Subscribers by Type of Markets (2004-2009)
Midline Forecast of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Service Subscribers (2004-2009)
Worldwide Internet and Cellular Subscribers (1991-2003)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Continents (Midline 2004)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Continents (Midline 2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Cellular Subscribers by Continents (2003)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Technology (2004)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Technology (Midline 2009)
Conservative Forecast of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Service Subscribers (2004-2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Continents (Conservative 2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Technology (Conservative 2009)
Aggressive Forecast of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Service Subscribers (2004-2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Continents (Aggressive 2009)
Percentage Breakdown of Worldwide Nomadic/Mobile Broadband Wireless Subscribers by Technology (Aggressive 2009)

 

ATTRIBUTES

Authored by:  Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai
Executive Editor:  Tricia Parks
Published by: Parks Associates

© July 2004 Parks Associates
Dallas, Texas 75230 

All rights reserved.  No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher.

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