UMTS 900 is promising, but no significant impact before 2010

Publication Date	July 2007
Publisher	Ovum
Product Type	Report
Pages	14
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	OVM00378

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Summary

This report gives a brief overview of the consequences on the network of implementing UMTS in existing GSM spectrum. He also assesses the potential of UMTS 900 adoption by balancing the numerous benefits associated with the technology against the expected availability of adequate devices and the regulatory situation. It is interesting to note that, mainly due to handset-related issues, some mobile operators that are interested in rolling out UMTS 900 do not believe there will be a significant impact before 2010-11.

Content

Ovum view
Implications for mobile operators
Benefits of UMTS 900
Implementing UMTS in legacy GSM networks in the 900MHz band
Device and infrastructure availability
Infrastructure equipment is progressively becoming available
Devices are a key issue, particularly handsets
Market potential
UMTS 900 situation in Europe
Examples of UMTS 900 interest in selected countries in the rest of the world
Table of figures
- Figure 1 Impact of UMTS 900 on indoor penetration
- Figure 2 Examples of UMTS 900 trial announcements
- Figure 3 Overview of UMTS 900 situations in several Western European countries
- Figure 4 Potential evolution of 900MHz in France