Delays in Wireline Broadband Boost Wireless
Broadband, ABI Says
OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The arrival of broadband technologies to
the neighborhood has been delayed by problematic rollouts, raising the value of the wireless broadband market according to
new findings from ABI. The limitations of conventional wired broadband technologies have become evident. Line congestion
and slow deployments of DSL and cable modems have proven to be constant hurdles faced by many service providers,
consultants, and their customers.
As a result, service providers are turning to wireless technologies. LMDS (local multipoint distribution systems) MMDS
(multichannel multipoint distribution system) and PCS (personal communication system) systems operating in the various ISM
bands (900 MHz, 2.4, 5.1, and 5.8 GHz). These technologies are expected to gain over 9 million broadband subscribers by
2005, according to the New Allied Business Intelligence, Inc. research report ''LMDS, MMDS, and ISM 2000: Global
Markets and Trends for Fixed Wireless Broadband.''
''These wireless systems will be used to provide fiber and high-speed copper equivalents to otherwise under-served
customers,'' states ABI Senior Analyst Andy Fuertes.
MMDS, include the 3.4-3.7 GHz worldwide standard for fixed wireless access, is expected to lead the market with 70% share
in 2005, largely in the residential and SOHO sectors.
LMDS will continue to make inroads into the market for high-value customers, accounting for 60% of subscribers revenues in
2005.
Meanwhile, traditional wireline and wireless carriers will join small ISPs in using a collection of bands (largely unlicensed) and
technologies to address dark spots in their coverage areas. Due to its generous spectrum allotments, the 5.8 GHz band is
receiving the most attention as unlicensed broadband local loop. Systems operating in this band are expected to account for
close to half a million subscribers in 2005.
Total shipments of customer premise equipment for high-speed wireless technologies are expected to reach 3.6 million units in
2005, according to the report's findings.
Allied Business Intelligence, Inc. is an Oyster Bay, NY-based technology research think-tank which publishes strategic
research on the broadband, wireless, electronics, automation, energy and transportation industries. Details can be found at
alliedworld.com or by calling 516-624-3113.
SOURCE: Allied Business Intelligence, Inc. |
