Strategy Analytics forecasts 245 million US wireless subscribers by 2006 -- Penetration TO PASS 48% IN 2001
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Boston, MA, Mar 13, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- According to a new study released by Strategy Analytics Inc, the US cellular market will
post 24% annual subscriber growth in 2001 with monthly minutes of use reaching 275. 2006 US penetration is forecast to reach 84% with annual voice
revenues approaching $86B.
These findings are presented in "US Cellular Market Forecast Update (2001-2006)" a study published recently by Strategy Analytics within its Wireless
Device Strategies service.
"Although, we are in the midst of a media blitz of reports suggesting a slowing economy, Strategy Analytics believes the US cellular industry will continue
to post strong growth in 2001. Growth continues to be driven by the rapid adoption of dual and tri-mode digital phones and fuelled by ever-increasing
buckets of minutes, handset upgrade guarantees and increasing marketing dollars," comments David Kerr, Vice President of Strategy Analytics` Global
Wireless Practice.
The report notes the following key cellular trends for 2001 include: Average minutes of use to increase by 25% as buckets of minutes continue to expand
to levels of $30 for 2,000 minutes and beyond.
Prepaid users grow to approximately 11% of the user base by the end of 2001 despite limited device offers and premium per minute charges US Handset
shipments will increase to 169 million in 2006. Replacement sales will drive an increasing proportion of this growth, accounting for 80% of sales by 2005.
CDMA Unit sales (both 800 MHz and 1900 MHz) are projected to increase to 90 million in 2006.
Nokia will continue to extend its leadership in terms of handset market share in 2001 while Motorola will continue to its recovery with a refreshed product
portfolio. In the CDMA world, Audiovox assumed the leadership position and posted 11% overall market share. Kyocera and Samsung both look set for
solid volume gains in 2001 and we also expect to see continued impressive product rollouts by LG.
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And another Forecast from the same source.
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Strategy Analytics forecasts 1.7 billion wireless subscribers by 2006 -- One in four of
global population to own a cellphone
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Boston, MA, Mar 13, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- According to a new study released by Strategy Analytics Inc, the global cellular market
will double in size to 1.7 billion by the end of 2006. More than half of the world`s cellphone users are currently in N. America and W. Europe but these regions will account for only 20% of growth over the next five years.
These findings are presented in a study published recently by Strategy Analytics within its Wireless Network Strategies service. This service provides
leading players in the industry with insights into key market, technology, and consumer behavior trends. The company`s latest report "Worldwide Cellular
User Forecasts (2001-2006)" provides detailed forecasts of installed base, penetration and service revenues by major region and air interface.
"The W. European cellular market has grown at a phenomenal rate over the last two years, but this growth will slow dramatically over the next two,"
comments Phil Kendall, a Director in Strategy Analytics` Global Wireless Practice.
The report notes that neither S. E. Asia nor the Rest of World will display any significant slowdown in penetration gains over the next five years. The Rest
of the World, driven by strong growth in Latin America and Central Europe, will double its share of the global market from 16% today to 33% in 2006.
GSM-based systems will continue to dominate the worldwide cellular landscape over the next five years, accounting for 55% of the market in 2006.
CDMA systems will support 470 million users by 2006, accounting for 28% of worldwide users. N. America has emerged as the largest region for CDMA
users, helped by strong growth on the networks of Sprint and Verizon.
Company Background:
Strategy Analytics, formerly BIS Strategic Decisions, provides information and insights which help competitors develop strategies in consumer
electronics and media, Mobile and fixed communications, personal computing, automotive electronics, and enabling technology business. Working on a
global basis, Strategy Analytics delivers planning support in published and consulting formats to meet the decision support needs of clients in North
America, Europe, Japan and the Far East.
CONTACT: David Kerr Tel: +1 262 646 8974 e-mail: dkerr@strategyanalytics.com Phil Kendall Tel: +44 (0)1582 589813 e-mail:
pkendall@strategyanalytics.com WWW: strategyanalytics.com |
