Frost & Sullivan - Opportunities in Wireless Local Loop
Markets Exist in Developing Regions
PR Newswire - October 05, 1998 11:12
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth opportunities are abundant in the
Wireless Local Loop (WLL) equipment market. Due to the relatively low cost and rapid
deployment of WLL, it is an ideal solution for developing regions such as Eastern Europe, Latin
America and Asia Pacific.
According to new strategic research from Frost & Sullivan (www.frost.com), World Markets For
Wireless Local Loop Equipment, 1997 was the first healthy year of growth and revenues for WLL
equipment are forecasted to reach $16.5 billion by 2002. Broken down into regional segments, this
study covers North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Rest-of-the-World.
Some of the trends currently driving the market include the growth of the Internet, World Wide
Web and multimedia applications. Development of wide band and broad band systems and
applications, as well as third generation standards are also major trends currently prevalent in the
marketplace.
"In developing countries, WLL allows network operators to bypass the expense of installing copper
wires to provide wireline systems," says Telecommunications Industry Manager Brian Cotton, Ph.D.
"Radio frequency is generally less expensive than it is in developed countries, and the lack of an
established infrastructure in rural and remote areas of these countries makes WLL a high-value
proposition."
The WLL infrastructure market is only in its developmental stage; the majority of early entry
strategies for vendors competing in the market seem to be based on obtaining a foothold in many
countries, rather than deeply penetrating any one country. In 1997 there were 23 market players,
most of them providers of end-to-end systems solutions and WLL systems only. The key end-user
groups are business and residential subscribers. In order to stay competitive, market participants
must offer competitive pricing, technical offerings and flexibility.
"The competitive challenges of this market are representative of an industry in the process of
developing," says Cotton. "Restraints include convincing network operators of WLL's merits over
wireline systems, a finite supply or slow allocation of spectrum, and limited availability of project
financing."
Much of the WLL's early success is based in establishing the credibility of the systems with carriers
and regulatory authorities. Developing regions with limited resources are understandably wary about
untested technologies. Companies need to convince potential buyers and users of the exciting
potential of WLL systems.
World Markets For Wireless Local Loop Equipment presents great market opportunities that
uninformed competitors will miss. The study's equipment forecasts for total systems and
infrastructure, customer equipment and back haul components provide a clear comprehensive view
of the worldwide market.
The technologies reviewed include GSM, DECT, and CDMA.
Market participants include: Adicom Wireless, Inc., Allen Telecom, Inc., ArrayComm, Inc.,
Celcore, Celwave, COMSAT RSI Plexsys, Comsearch, Coral Systems, Inc. , DSC
Communications Corporation, DSP Communications, Ericsson, Inc., Glenayre Technologies, Inc.,
Hughes Network Systems, Inc., InterDigital Communications Corporation, Ionica Ltd., Lucent
Technologies, Metawave Communications Corporation, Metricom, Inc. , Motorola Cellular
Infrastructure Group, Multipoint Networks, NetCom USA, Inc., Netro, Nokia Mobile Phones,
Nortel, Inc. , Omnipoint Communications, Inc., P-Com, Inc., Phoenix Wireless Group, Inc.,
QUALCOMM, Inc., RAM Mobile Data, Repeater Technologies, RF Micro Devices, Siemens
Telecommunications Networks, SpectraLink Corporation, Tellabs, Telular, Unwired Planet,
Verticom Incorporated, WebCel Communications, Inc. , Windata and World Access, Inc.
This Telecommunications Industry research has integrated the Market Engineering consulting
philosophy into the entire research process. Critical phases of this research included: Identification
of industry challenges, market engineering measurements, strategic recommendations, planning and
market monitoring. All of the vital elements of this system help the market participants navigate
successfully through the telecommunications market.
Frost & Sullivan is an international marketing consulting company that monitors the
telecommunications industry for market trends, market measurements, and strategies. This ongoing
research is utilized to update a series of research publications such as #5421-65 U.S. Markets for
Broadband PCS Equipment and to support industry participants with customized consulting needs.
Visit the Frost & Sullivan web site: frost.com
Report: 5650-65 Date: September 1998 Price: $2950
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