Global WiMAX Market Analysis

Publication Date	March 2008
Publisher	RNCOS
Product Type	Report
Pages	110
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	RCS00398

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Summary

World Interoperability for Microwave Access, or WiMAX, is fast gaining traction in the marketplace as the establishment of industry-wide standards has enabled both service providers and technology vendors to make commercial commitments to the technology. With the finalization of the WiMAX 802.16e standard, different kinds of operators all over the world are beginning to focus on the opportunities presented by the WiMAX. Component vendors, infrastructure vendors, and device manufacturers are each playing a role to advance the development and commercialization of WiMAX, according to "Global WiMAX Market Analysis", a market research report by RNCOS.

The report gives an overview of the technology coupled with its worldwide market status and evaluates the current scenario of the global WiMAX market by technology and region (including Asia-Pacific countries, North America, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa). It presents a prcis on the operators operating in the field and thoroughly discusses WiMAX deployments being carried out all over the world.

Key Findings

3.5 GHz licensed spectrums represent biggest opportunity followed by 2.5 GHz and other 5 GHz is largest unlicensed opportunity.
Large subscriber base, inadequate broadband infrastructure, along with the need for faster Internet access, will propel growth in WiMAX deployments in the Asia-Pacific and MEA regions.
Countries such as China, India and Russia, with their underdeveloped infrastructure and large populations, represent strong potential for WiMAX growth.
Europe is lagging behind slightly in WiMAX deployments due to its well-built cell infrastructure, intense competition, and strong presence of 3G services.
Finalization of the WiMAX 802.16e standard will offset the growth in WiMAX fixed services and major demand will be seen in mobile WiMAX services in coming few years.
The price difference between WiMAX and DSL tends to be narrow, which tends to negate price as a factor for potential customers.

Key Issues Analyzed

What is the current scenario of global WiMAX market?
Which are the factors fueling growth in the global WiMAX market?
What is the status of WiMAX deployment in various countries across the world?
Which region will see major growth in WiMAX deployment and why?
What are the opportunities emerging from the growing global WiMAX market?
Who are the major market players (including infrastructure vendors, and device and chip manufacturers)?

Key Players

This section provides brief overview of the key players in WiMAX field. Major Infrastructure and Device Vendors include Alcatel-Lucent, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Airspan Networks Inc., Navini Networks, Fujitsu Limited, Alvarion Limited and Redline Communications. Major Chipset Vendors include Intel, Motorola and Samsung Electronics Co. Limited.

Research Methodology Used

Information Sources

Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Method

The analysis method includes ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis.

Content

1. Analyst View
2. WiMAX - Technology Assessment
- 2.1 Technology Overview
  - 2.1.1 IEEE 802.16 Standard
  - 2.1.2 Technology Considerations
  - 2.1.3 Spectrum & Regulations
- 2.2 WiMAX vs Wi-Fi
- 2.3 WiMAX - Why Preferred over Others?
- 2.4 Future Development
3. Growth Drivers for WiMAX Industry
- 3.1 Inclusion of WiMAX as an IMT-2000 Technology
- 3.2 Spectral Efficiency
- 3.3 Wider Coverage
- 3.4 Multi-application Technology
- 3.5 Faster Internet Access
- 3.6 Interoperability
4. Global WiMAX Industry - An Overview
- 4.1 By Subscriber
- 4.2 By Region
- 4.3 By Standard
- 4.4 By Equipment & Service
5. Recent Developments in WiMAX Industry - By Region
- 5.1 North America
  - 5.1.1 US
  - 5.1.2 Canada
- 5.2 Asia-Pacific
  - 5.2.1 Japan
  - 5.2.2 South Korea
  - 5.2.3 Taiwan
  - 5.2.4 China
  - 5.2.5 India
  - 5.2.6 Vietnam
  - 5.2.7 Australia
  - 5.2.8 Malaysia
  - 5.2.9 Singapore
  - 5.2.10 Sri Lanka
- 5.3 Latin America
  - 5.3.1 Brazil
  - 5.3.2 Chile
  - 5.3.3 Peru
  - 5.3.4 Ecuador
- 5.4 Eastern Europe
  - 5.4.1 Ukraine
  - 5.4.2 Russia
  - 5.4.3 Poland
  - 5.4.4 Belarus
- 5.5 Middle East & Africa
  - 5.5.1 UAE
  - 5.5.2 Egypt
  - 5.5.3 South Africa
  - 5.5.4 Bahrain
  - 5.5.5 Nigeria
  - 5.5.6 Tanzania & Zanzibar
  - 5.5.7 Algeria
- 5.6 Western Europe
  - 5.6.1 UK
  - 5.6.2 Spain
  - 5.6.3 Italy
  - 5.6.4 Germany
  - 5.6.5 France
  - 5.6.6 Netherlands
6. Opportunities
- 6.1 Equipment Manufacturing
  - 6.1.1 Fixed WiMAX
  - 6.1.2 Mobile WiMAX
- 6.2 VoIP Services
- 6.3 WiMAX Infrastructure Development
- 6.4 WiMAX Security
- 6.5 Software, Application & Content Providers
- 6.6 Media Companies
7. Challenges
- 7.1 Availability of Spectrum
- 7.2 Availability of WiMAX Devices
- 7.3 Alternative Technologies
- 7.4 Incompatibility Issues
8. Key Players - Brief Profiling
- 8.1 Infrastructure & Device Vendors
  - 8.1.1 Alcatel-Lucent
  - 8.1.2 Fujitsu Limited
  - 8.1.3 Nokia Siemens Networks
  - 8.1.4 Nortel
  - 8.1.5 Airspan Networks Inc.
  - 8.1.6 Alvarion Limited
  - 8.1.7 Navini Networks
  - 8.1.8 Redline Communications
- 8.2 Chipset Vendors
  - 8.2.1 Intel
  - 8.2.2 Motorola
  - 8.2.3 Samsung Electronics Co. Limited
List of Figures:
- Figure 2-1: Working of WiMAX
- Figure 4-1: Global - Forecast for Number of WiMAX Subscribers (in Million), 2008-2012
- Figure 4-2: Global - Forecast for WiMAX Subscribers by Region (%), 2012
- Figure 4-3: Global - Forecast for WiMAX Subscribers by Standard (%), 2012
- Figure 4-4: Global - WiMAX Equipment & Service Market (in Billion US$), 2007E & 2012F
- Figure 5-1: North America - Number of WiMAX Subscribers (in Million), 2006*-2011F
- Figure 5-2: North America - Forecast for WiMAX Subscribers by Standard (%), 2011
- Figure 5-3: North America - Share of WiMAX Subscribers in Residential Broadband Subscribers (%), 2006E & 2010F
- Figure 5-4: North America - WiMAX Equipment Market (in Million US$), 2006E & 2010F
- Figure 5-5: US - WiMAX Infrastructure Spending (in Million US$), 2004*-2008F
- Figure 5-6: Japan - WiMAX Equipment Market (in Million US$), 2006 & 2010F
- Figure 5-7: South Korea - Number of WiBro Subscribers (in Million), 2005*-2013F
- Figure 5-8: South Korea - Demand for WiBro Services (in Million US$), 2007E & 2011F
- Figure 5-9: Taiwan - WiMAX Market (in Million US$), 2006E & 2012F
- Figure 5-10: Taiwan - Shipment of WiMAX CPE (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007E
- Figure 5-11: Taiwan - Shipment of WiMAX CPE (in Units), H2 2006 & H2 2007E
- Figure 5-12: China - Forecast for Number of WiMAX Users (in Million), 2009-2012
- Figure 5-13: China - Forecast for WiMAX Users by Service (%), 2011
- Figure 5-14: China - WiMAX Market (in Billion US$), 2007E & 2012F
- Figure 5-15: India - Forecast for WiMAX Subscribers by Standard (%), 2014
- Figure 5-16: India - BWA Equipment Market (in Million US$), 2005 & 2006
- Figure 5-17: India - 3.3 & 3.5 GHz Equipment Market (in Million US$), 2005 & 2012F
- Figure 5-18: Malaysia - WiMAX Broadband Service Penetration (%), 2007E & 2010F
- Figure 5-19: Latin America - Share of Residential & Corporate WiMAX Subscribers (%), Q1 2007
- Figure 5-20: Brazil - Forecast for Share of WiMAX Subscribers (%), 2010
- Figure 5-21: Brazil - Forecast for Share of Residential & Corporate WiMAX Subscribers (%), 2010
- Figure 5-22: Ukraine - Number of WiMAX Subscribers (in '000), 2007 & 2011F
- Figure 5-23: Ukraine - Share of Business & Individual WiMAX Subscribers (%), 2007
- Figure 5-24: Russia - Number of WiMAX Subscribers (in '000), 2006 & 2010F
- Figure 5-25: Russia - Forecast for WiMAX Subscribers by Standard (%), 2010
- Figure 5-26: Russia - BWA/WiMAX Equipment Market (in Million US$), 2005, 2006E & 2010F
- Figure 5-27: Middle East & Africa - Number of WiMAX Subscribers (Dec 2006 & Oct 2007)
- Figure 5-28: UK - Shipment of WiMAX Equipment (in Million Units), 2006 & 2012F
- Figure 5-29: Germany - Forecast for Share of WiMAX in Broadband Connections (%), 2008
- Figure 6-1: Global - Fixed WiMAX Equipment Market (in Billion US$), 2006E & 2011F
- Figure 6-2: Global - WiMAX Chipset Market (in Million Units), 2006 & 2011F
- Figure 6-3: Global - WiMAX Infrastructure Spending (in Billion US$), 2006E & 2009F
- Figure 6-4: Global - Mobile Broadband Subscribers by Technology (%), 2006 & 2012F
List of Tables:
- Table 2-1: IEEE 802.16 Standards
- Table 2-2: Key WiMAX Frequencies
- Table 4-1: Global - Forecast for WiMAX Service Revenue by Type (in Billion US$), 2008-2012
- Table 5-1: South Korea - WiBro Roadmap
- Table 5-2: Middle East - WiMAX Status by Country
- Table 8-1: Alvarion Limited - Key Financials (in Million US$), 2004-2006